Best Peter Birch Podcasts (2024)

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Architecture as the Ultimate Expression of Power: Gaza 2035 58:35

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It was only discovered in an architectural trade journal: Netanyahu’s “Gaza 2035.” Architects were hired to provide models of a new Gaza , the old one having been flattened. Steel and glass high risers being erected where once a people The post Architecture as the Ultimate Expression of Power: Gaza 2035 appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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466 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 1: Integrating HealthTech Ecosystems 31:51

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with leading voices from healthtech vendors during the Winter Summit held on the 29th of August 2024. Guests include Chris Smeed, CEO of Cubiko; Phillip Loya, Lead Business Developer and Business Strategist at Oracle Health; Danielle Bancroft, Chief Product Officer of Best Practice Soft…

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Nuts and Bolts: What Needs to be Learned to Make Our Agenda Reality 57:57

5d ago57:57

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As Americans, we want what we want right now. But it doesn’t work that way to make real political change. As with any mechanism, there are certain things that must be learned to make it work and achieve our goals. The post Nuts and Bolts: What Needs to be Learned to Make Our Agenda Reality appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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465 - Designing for Dignity: Health Tech Innovations for Older Adults 42:44

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Regina Akacich speaks with Lynette Reeves, Behaviour Change Specialist at Miroma Project Factory, and Professor Kim Delbaere, Senior Principal Research Scientist at Neuroscience Research Australia. They explore the development of health technology for older adults, focusing on gamification, human-centred …

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Criminalizing The Unhoused Gets Us Nowhere 57:57

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Some might call it “cruel and unusual punishment,” arresting, sweeping the parks, bulldozing homeless encampments. Others believe if people are poor it’s their own fault. On this show, the Reverend Dr. Liz Theoharis of The Kairos Center discusses an essay The post Criminalizing The Unhoused Gets Us Nowhere appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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A Military Security State and the Erosion of Freedom 59:14

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They love to say America has the strongest military of any nation ever. But boasting usually leads to disaster. On this show, we hear from William J. Astore, a retired lieutenant colonel of the US Air Force and professor of The post A Military Security State and the Erosion of Freedom appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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464 - Digital Front Door: A Platform Connecting Clinicians and Consumers 21:43

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Nathan Moore speaks with Elaria Paul, Product Portfolio Manager for Consumer Engagement at Global Health - MasterCare. They explore the concept of the digital front door, exploring its impact on patient engagement, healthcare accessibility, and the integration of modern technologies like telehealth and sm…

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What is the 9/11 Generation? 57:47

9d ago57:47

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History professor Matt Warshauer argues in his new book that the 9/11 generation is the most unique in American history, and he explains how. The title is Creating and Failing the 9/11 Generation. This generation has seen a nonfunctional government, The post What is the 9/11 Generation? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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463 - HIC 2024 Feature Episode 40:46

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This special episode of the Talking HealthTech podcast was recorded live at HIC 2024, hosted by the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH) in Brisbane. Talking HealthTech collaborated with AIDH to bring the Digital Health Studio to the expo floor, where Peter Birch from Talking HealthTech recorded discussions with key speakers and thought …

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Evangelicals Souring on Trump: Why It Took So Long. 59:56

13d ago59:56

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He got 81% of the evangelical vote in key swing states in 2016. Our guest today the Reverend Doug Pagitt is exceptionally familiar with what goes on with evangelical Christians, and he says he expects Trump to get less than The post Evangelicals Souring on Trump: Why It Took So Long. appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Gen Z, Millennials and The 2024 Presidential Election 56:46

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They weren’t there for Biden. A large chunk of young men are for Trump, but with a new presidential candidate, the Democratic Party is connecting with young people. One millennial voice is Josh Lafasan, on today’s show he says the The post Gen Z, Millennials and The 2024 Presidential Election appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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BONUS EPISODE: Medicubes - New Developments in Chronic Disease Care and Aged Care Incentives: A Deep Dive 29:25

21d ago29:25

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This special bonus episode of Talking HealthTech is a recent episode from one of the shows in the THT Podcast Network - Medicubes. Subscribe to their show below: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/medicubes/id1635000183 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H6hJ1lMo8Wt5OK2rzLFkZ ----- In this episode of Medicubes, join hosts Ch…

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Waving Goodbye to Neoliberalism? 54:46

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It may have the word “liberal” in it but it’s anything but. Until the Biden/Harris years, the corporate wing of the Democratic Party had its deserved image of serving the richest among us. Trump understood raw populist anger to win The post Waving Goodbye to Neoliberalism? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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462 - Medtech Conference Preview: MedTech Industry Innovations and Health System Reforms. Ian Burgess, MTAA 28:53

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Ian Burgess, CEO of the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA). They delve into the complexities and opportunities within the medtech industry, discussing its growth, challenges, and the upcoming MTAA conference. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including …

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Hawley And the Right: Terrified About Their Manhood 59:28

21d ago59:28

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Now with the nomination of not just a woman, but a woman of color, they feel even more threatened. Today’s right encourages and seeks to use men’s anger in the culture war, even though those very policies actually harm working The post Hawley And the Right: Terrified About Their Manhood appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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461 - Digital Health Strategies in Action: How Sydney LHD Tackles Clinical Documentation Challenges 29:33

18d ago29:33

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by Dr Angus Ritchie and Dr Andrew Wilson from Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) to explore the intricate ways technology, particularly advanced clinical documentation systems like Dragon Medical One, is utilised to alleviate the pressures of rising healthcare demands. Angus and And…

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With Walz, Can Democrats Win Back Rural America? 58:58

22d ago58:58

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Since at least 2016, the Democratic policy has been driven by big contributors, yielding rural voters to Trump who at least pretended to hear them. With Minnesota Governor Tim Walz nominated as VP for Harris, middle America people who had The post With Walz, Can Democrats Win Back Rural America? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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460 - Innovative models of care: Digital Advice & Guidance with Consultmed 34:35

22d ago34:35

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by A/Prof Vikram Palit, Dr Phil Tong, and Rosie Wilson to discuss the changing landscape of healthcare information and access in Australia. They explore the effectiveness of Consultmed’s Advice & Guidance capability in facilitating specialist care, reducing unnecessary hospital visit…

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Avi Chomsky: 21st Century Colonialism and Extractivism 57:06

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Colonialism: Now it’s called corporate globalization. As the energy appetite of the west continues to accelerate, so does extractivism, without the consent of the people directly affected. In this revealing discussion, Professor Avi Chomsky explodes the many myths we white The post Avi Chomsky: 21st Century Colonialism and Extractivism appeared fir…

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459 - Streamlined Staff Immunisation: Linden Bungey & Desleigh Smith, Ocean Health Systems 22:08

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Linden Bungey and Desleigh Smith from Ocean Health Systems about their innovative contributions to digital health. Recorded during HIC 2024, the conversation explores Ocean Health Systems' products, their applications in infection control and staff health, and the importance of dat…

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Jails and Prisons Were a Hotbed of Covid. Needlessly. 59:09

29d ago59:09

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The ideal breeding ground for the Covid virus: A place where people were forced to have constant close contact with each other and with the wider community. In other words: prisons. You know how awful it was for us on The post Jails and Prisons Were a Hotbed of Covid. Needlessly. appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Make the Winner of the Popular Vote President 55:46

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We were taught in elementary school that every vote counts in America. But as we all know the 2016 winner of the popular vote did not become president. The truth is the presidential candidates will spend a billion dollars this The post Make the Winner of the Popular Vote President appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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The Term “MAGA” Acknowledges US Empire is Over 59:33

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Make America great “again?” What does that phrase assume? Our guest today, retired Lt Col. William Astore served 20 years in the military. No, he’s not a stereotypical macho militarist, far from it. He says our “full spectrum global empire” The post The Term “MAGA” Acknowledges US Empire is Over appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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458 - Inside the ARCS Annual Conference 2024 47:59

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, we speak with Tim Boyle, CEO of ARCS Australia; Annree Wogan, Co-founder of ADORA Coaching & Leadership; Nick Northcott, Founder of Chrysalis Advisory; Guy Tsafnat, Founder of Evidentli; Stefan Mazy, CEO of DermR Health Solutions; and Matt Dun, Professor of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Research at the U…

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White Male Supremacists Fear and Hate it But “Romance” and Nuclear Families Aren’t the Only Option 57:34

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We assume our picture of romance and marriage has always been there, but according to our guest author and professor Sabrina Strings, it was invented in the 12th century as a myth about Sir Lancelot. Marriage was about power, domination, The post White Male Supremacists Fear and Hate it But “Romance” and Nuclear Families Aren’t the Only Option appe…

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Dems Need the Middle Class: Why is the DNC Still So Corporatized? 57:27

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There is a palpable movement under Kamala Harris; so why is party leadership still so out of touch with working people as they were in 2016? Our returning guest, veteran party insider Norman Solomon, says the DNC is still top-down The post Dems Need the Middle Class: Why is the DNC Still So Corporatized? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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BONUS EPISODE: The Good GP: Digital Health Festival 2024: Medtech's Geoffrey Sayer on Transforming GP Software Systems 14:18

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This special bonus episode of Talking HealthTech is a recent episode from one of the shows in the THT Podcast Network - The Good GP. Subscribe to their show below: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-good-gp/id1212751478 Spotify: https://spotify.com/show/5Rw9eohsYjvMFKKyMWMKl6 ──────── In this episode of The Good GP, hosts Dr …

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What’s Behind Trumpism: The Open Attack on Democracy 59:26

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As Trump heads into the 2024 campaign, you might wonder who is behind it, who benefits from destroying our republic. Here is the story. The religious nationalists see him as a fierce leader. They believe God sends such kings to The post What’s Behind Trumpism: The Open Attack on Democracy appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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457 - Digitally enhanced Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Management Hub 23:06

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner speaks with Khika Withnell, Mariah Amjad, and Dr Megan Young from Women's Health Road about their approaches to women's health care, the integration of technology, and patient education. They discuss the clinic's mission, the importance of interoperability in health care, and how AI tools tr…

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The Power of Pardons and Democracy 58:15

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It’s not high on people’s reason to choose a president, but the power of pardons today is often corrupt and the promise of a pardon has been known to encourage crimes. In this discussion of her forthcoming book, Law Professor The post The Power of Pardons and Democracy appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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456 - Implementing the national digital health strategy 46:54

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Lara Spence, Founder and Managing Director of Digivate Health, and Lindsey Gough, a veteran of the public health system and Executive Advisor at Digivate Health. They dive into the design of new healthcare facilities and the necessity for innovative models in care delivery. The con…

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Union Curious in the Mid-2020s 59:10

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Unions have achieved some historic victories recently. But though many workers are curious, there’s still reluctance to joining a union. As co-author of a new report called “Union Curious,” UC San Diego’s political economy professor John Ahlquist explains on this The post Union Curious in the Mid-2020s appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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455 - Practical Steps to Healthcare Interoperability: Conversations with Sparked FHIR Experts 35:07

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by Kate Ebrill, Interoperability Lead at AEHRC CSIRO and National Lead at Sparked FHIR Accelerator, alongside Danielle Bancroft, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Best Practice Software. The conversation dives deep into the world of healthcare interoperability. They explore the…

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454 - HLTH Europe 2024 36:23

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Pete hosts The Beat podcast at HLTH Europe 2024 in Amsterdam. In this episode of Talking HealthTech, here a handful of the conversations recorded for The Beat, including Paula Bellostas Muguerza, Senior Partner and Global Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice Leader at Kearney, Rowland Illing, Chief Medical Offi…

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After The Shooting of July 13, Is it Over? 57:31

2M ago57:31

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Today, more than ever, politics is theater. On today’s big stage we see Biden as an old weakened man, and then we have Trump with blood on his face, standing strong, defiant, fist in the air. On today’s show national The post After The Shooting of July 13, Is it Over? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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The Challenges of Being Muslim Today 59:35

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In 21st Century Western Culture, there’s a variety of impressions average white people get when you say the word Muslim. Most of them wrong. On this edition of Keeping Democracy Alive, Toronto author Saqib Qureshi brings some needed clarity to The post The Challenges of Being Muslim Today appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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453 - Ripple Effect of Patient Flow in Healthcare: An Independent Study on The Benefits of Miya Flow, Alcidion 32:36

2M ago32:36

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch sits down with Nick White, Chief Marketing Officer at Alcidion, to explore the benefits of implementing modern patient flow systems in healthcare. Nick discusses the recent independent study at Alfred Health that highlights the positive impact of electronic patient journey boards on clinical w…

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How Liberation is Only Found In Community 56:30

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Today’s guest is Dr. Rachelle Winkle-Wagner, author of the new book The Chosen We. She’s a professor of Educational Leadership and Policy a U.Wisconsin-Madison. Over a period of ten years she interviewed 105 Black women from five selected cities about The post How Liberation is Only Found In Community appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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452 - Navigating Innovations in Healthcare: Supporting Start-ups and Scale-ups Towards Market Success. Sarah-Jane Anker, Anker Alliance 18:52

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by Sarah-Jane Anker, Director and Founder of Anker Alliance. With a rich background in medical devices and pharmaceuticals, Sarah-Jane dives into the pivotal role of consulting services for healthcare start-ups and scale-ups. The discussion covers everything from strategic partnershi…

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In Our Climate Threat, There Are Opportunities 59:10

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Many still think “We don’t have to deal with it now,” but a new report from the Union of Concern Scientists is titled “Looming Deadlines for Coastal Resilience” for a reason. As co-author Dr. Rachel Cleetus explains on this show, The post In Our Climate Threat, There Are Opportunities appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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451 - Improving Clinician Engagement and Clinical Care. Dr Rob Pearlman, MedApps 17:00

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch chats with Dr Rob Pearlman, founder of MedApps, at the Digital Health Festival 2024. They explore the MedApp platform, which enhances orientation and onboarding for hospital staff, especially junior doctors and nurses. Dr Pearlman shares insights about the MedApps evolution, its impact on heal…

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US Africa Policy: “Willful Disregard of Reality” 1:00:01

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So much history of over-reliance on military solutions when governments don’t have the support of the people, yet we’re doing it again in Africa. Our guest who has major experience in the White House and Defense Department is Dr. Gordon The post US Africa Policy: “Willful Disregard of Reality” appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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BONUS EPISODE: Frank and Fearless by ANDHealth: Andrew Murphy on Healthcare Startups: Robust Strategies and Market Adaptation 40:23

3M ago40:23

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This special bonus episode of Talking HealthTech is a recent episode from one of the shows in the THT Podcast Network - Frank and Fearless by ANDHealth. Subscribe to their show below: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/frank-and-fearless-by-andhealth/id1724711269 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Amrj4axcU9gwCl7AsS2vj?si=5b…

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On the French Election: First Far Right Regime Since WWII? 57:55

2M ago57:55

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In phase one of French elections, the far right of Marine LePen did very well, winning about a third of the total. The next and crucial vote is July 7. According to on-the-ground reporter, Oliver Haynes, President Macron is likely The post On the French Election: First Far Right Regime Since WWII? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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450 - Digital Health Festival 2024 Feature Episode 42:50

3M ago42:50

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In this special episode of Talking HealthTech, dive into the vibrant discussions held during the Digital Health Festival 2024 in Melbourne, Australia with a fantastic lineup of guests: Mani Sahihi, Company Director & COO, Foxo; Dr Talat Uppal, Director, Women’s Health Road; Nathan Moore, CEO, Frameless Interactive; Angela Ryan, Lead Healthcare Exec…

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Ministry of Risk is it’s Own Reward 58:55

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Many Americans say they are people of faith. But how many of us integrate our faith into our daily lives? Philip Berrigan was one of America’s most faith-driven people. Our guest is Brad Wolf, author of the new book on The post Ministry of Risk is it’s Own Reward appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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BONUS EPISODE: Creative Careers in Medicine: Dr Anni Mekhail on a Career as a Product Manager at Google 31:43

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This special bonus episode of Talking HealthTech is a recent episode from one of the shows in the THT Podcast Network - Creative Careers in Medicine. Subscribe to their show below: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/creative-careers-in-medicine-podcast/id1457313295 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0STg3XBXQ90UdwBTeyrM4U?si=…

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