Best Scole Podcasts (2024)

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A Doctor's Mission: How Dr. Scoles Used Genetics to Transform Patient Care with Dr. Lyndell Scoles 55:22

23h ago55:22

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A Doctor's Mission: How Dr. Scoles Used Genetics to Transform Patient Care with Dr. Lyndell Scoles In this episode, we explore pharmacogenomics, also known as genetic pharmaceutical profiling with Dr. Lyndell Scoles with MDVIP. He’s an early pioneer in using genetic testing to optimize medication choices. With over 30 years of experience in interna…

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The Second Trump Administration with Ashley Parker and Josh Dawsey 46:15

1h ago46:15

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Donald Trump is going back to the White House and is already busy stocking his future Cabinet. Shane Harris sat down with two of The Washington Post’s best political reporters to talk about Trump’s victory, some of his initial choices for top national security positions--which are drawing extraordinary controversy--and what we might expect in Trump…

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How the Norm Against Political Violence Eroded in the Roman Republic, with Catherine Steel 1:25:12

7d ago1:25:12

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As the US tries to come to grips with a resurgence of political violence in recent years, it's instructive to look at how the norm against political violence eroded during the late Roman Republic and contributed to ultimately autocratic rule. Catherine Steel, Professor of Classics at the University of Glasgow, specializes in the political history o…

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Our Fascination with the Presidency with Tim Naftali 1:04:38

9d ago1:04:38

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It’s Election Day, but we’re not talking about the campaign. Shane Harris welcomes Tim Naftali back to the show to talk about Americans’ fascination with the presidency. When did the “modern presidency” begin? When did voters and the press become fixated on presidents’ private lives? And what do we get wrong about the nation’s highest office? Nafta…

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Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: The Science of Drug-Gene Interactions with Michelle Beckwith 1:14:11

16d ago1:14:11

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Ep. 15 - Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: The Science of Drug-Gene Interactions with Michelle Beckwith This episode features Michelle "Shelly" Beckwith, a genetics pioneer since the 1990s who worked on the Human Genome Project. She breaks down how pharmacogenetic testing helps optimize medication choices by analyzing how patients' genetic variations affec…

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Radio Free Europe, Radio Liberty, Voice of America, and the Cold War, with Mark Pomar 1:10:47

16d ago1:10:47

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Mark Pomar served as assistant director of the Russian Service at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, director of the USSR Division at the Voice of America, executive director of the Board for International Broadcasting. He joined David Priess to talk about the origins of US government-funded international broadcasting, differences between RFE/RL and …

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Constitutional Fragility with Sandy Levinson 1:09:09

23d ago1:09:09

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Professor Sanford Levinson has written extensively about the fragility of the Constitution. A likely contested election, AI, and ongoing gridlock makes his long-stemming concerns all the more relevant. In this episode of Chatter, Kevin Frazier, a Tarbell Fellow at Lawfare, sat down with Sandy, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin School…

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Genotyping vs. Sequencing: What's the Difference? with Yelena Bykhovskaya, PhD 27:05

24d ago27:05

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Genotyping vs. Sequencing: What's the Difference? In this episode, Dr. William Stanford, Dr. Yelena Bykhovskaya and Taylor Cu discuss various genetic testing methods. The conversation compares genotyping, exome sequencing, and whole genome sequencing, with an emphasis on whole genome sequencing, which provides the most comprehensive genetic informa…

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Freedom of the Seas, with David Bosco 1:13:32

1M ago1:13:32

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The Earth's oceans differ from its land areas in many ways, including the historically powerful norm of "freedom of the seas." David Priess hosted David Bosco, Executive Associate Dean and Professor at Indiana University's Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, for a discussion about the origins and core principles of the freedo…

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Stoicism and the Military with Prof. Nancy Sherman 1:14:47

1M ago1:14:47

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Stoicism is having a moment.The ancient philosophy--which posits that you can’t control events, but you can control how you respond to them--has lately been embraced by self-help gurus and tech bros. But Nancy Sherman writes that the tenets of Stoicism have long found a receptive audience in “the military mind.” Whether they know it or not, soldier…

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Bridging the Gap: Scientists and Physicians in Precision Medicine with Yelena Bykhovskaya, PhD 1:15:41

1M ago1:15:41

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In this episode, Dr. Yelena Bykhovskaya, Chief Scientific Officer at Biography Health, shares her expertise in genetics. We explore the importance of both polygenic and monogenic risk scores in patient care. The conversation underscores the value of combining cutting-edge genetic analysis with traditional clinical factors in the evolving field of p…

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Anti-Semitic Conspiracy Theories and Pop Culture, with Mike Rothschild 1:13:46

2M ago1:13:46

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Conspiracy theories about supposed Jewish control of global finance and politics have been circulating and influencing popular culture for centuries, with the spotlight often falling on the Rothschild family. Author Mike Rothschild (no relation), who has researched and written about the phenomenon in his book Jewish Space Lasers, joined David Pries…

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The Inside Story of the Challenger Disaster with Adam Higginbotham 1:23:27

2M ago1:23:27

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The explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger in January 1986 riveted millions of Americans, who watched the horrific event live on television. What they didn’t know then was that the tragedy was largely preventable, a disastrous result of hubris and “magical thinking” as much as flawed engineering. Journalist Adam Higginbotham’s new book, “Challen…

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How Doctors are Using Genetic Data to Transform Patient Care with Philip Bretsky MD PhD MPH FACP 58:33

2M ago58:33

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How Doctors are Using Genetic Data to Transform Patient Care with Philip Bretsky MD PhD MPH FACP In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Philip Bretsky, a board-certified internist from Santa Monica with expertise in epidemiology and Alzheimer's research. Dr. Bretsky discusses how precision medicine is transforming healthcare by integrating genetics, …

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UFO Culture, with Sarah Scoles 1:11:11

2M ago1:11:11

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Science journalist Sarah Scoles has written extensively about astronomy and the UFO community, including in her 2021 book They Are Already Here. She joined David Priess to discuss how scientists look at ETs, pop cultural takes on first contact with extraterrestrials, the incredible influence of Carl Sagan's Contact, the Allan Hills meteorite, the e…

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Ronald Reagan Reassessed, with Max Boot 1:24:31

2M ago1:24:31

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Council on Foreign Relations fellow, Washington Post columnist, and author of military history books Max Boot has just completed a definitive biography of Ronald Reagan, eleven years after starting his research and writing for it. He joined David Priess to talk all about Reagan, including his appeal as a biography subject, his World War II experien…

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Redefining the Healthcare Model: Insights from 20-Year Executive Lucy Janoyan 1:20:52

2M ago1:20:52

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Redefining the Healthcare Model: Insights from 20-Year Executive Lucy Janoyan In this episode, we're joined by special guest Lucy Janoyan, Chief Strategy Officer at Biography Health. With over two decades of healthcare executive experience, Lucy explores the transition from reactive to proactive healthcare. She discusses the challenges facing prima…

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How Movies and TV Affect Everything, with Walt Hickey 1:31:17

3M ago1:31:17

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Walt Hickey is the Deputy Editor for Data and Analysis at Insider News, and the author of You Are What You Watch: How Movies and TV Affect Everything. His book explores the power of entertainment to change our beliefs, how we see ourselves, and how nations gain power.He joined Eugenia Lostri, Lawfare's Fellow in Technology Policy and Law, to talk a…

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What Putin Wants, with Peter Clement 1:25:47

3M ago1:25:47

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For more than 40 years, Peter Clement has studied Russian political culture and leaders--serving for most of that time as an analyst, manager, and executive at the CIA before his retirement in 2018. He has PhD in Russian history, teaches at Columbia University, and has thought long and hard about what makes Vladimir Putin tick. He joined David Prie…

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Gen Z Takes Action: The Preventive Health Shift 1:06:58

3M ago1:06:58

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Gen Z Takes Action: The Preventive Health Shift In this episode, we're joined by two younger guests for our Gen Z special featuring Eliana Stanford, Dr. Stanford's daughter, and Lexie Horizon, whose parents are fellow doctors and friends of Dr. Stanford, and who recently interned at Biography Health. This unique conversation explores why younger ge…

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Gaming Out an Insurrection with Jesse Moss 1:04:28

3M ago1:04:28

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It’s January 6, 2025. Congress has convened to certify electoral votes in the presidential election. But members of the U.S. military are in revolt, throwing their support behind the losing candidate. The legitimate president huddles in the Situation Room with his top advisers and Cabinet. They have six hours to prevent violent protests from explod…

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Reconceptualizing National Security with Gina Bennett 1:33:38

3M ago1:33:38

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Gina Bennett had a remarkable intelligence career of more than three decades, focusing on counterterrorism even before the first World Trade Center bombing in 1993 and continuing to apply that expertise long after 9/11. She has written a book about how national security and parenting lessons reinforce each other, taught students at Georgetown Unive…

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Taylor Can't Outrun His Genetics: Lipid Panel Reality Check 56:50

3M ago56:50

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Taylor Can't Outrun His Genetics: Lipid Panel Reality Check In this episode, Dr. Stanford and I uncover surprising truths from my advanced lipid panel. Despite my active lifestyle, the results reveal hidden risks for heart disease and diabetes. We explore how genetic factors and subtle imbalances can impact long-term health, and discuss targeted in…

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The Art of Political Lawyering with Bob Bauer 1:18:01

4M ago1:18:01

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On this week’s show, Lawfare’s Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sits down with longtime Democratic lawyer Bob Bauer to discuss his mémoire of political lawyering, “The Unraveling Reflections on Politics Without Ethics and Democracy in Crisis.” Bauer, a longtime Lawfare contributing editor, discusses his career as a litigating street fighter on behal…

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Confirmations for National Security Positions with Arnold Punaro 1:20:15

4M ago1:20:15

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At the start of every presidential administration, the nominees for more than 1,000 civilian positions require Senate confirmation. A large number of those are in the Department of Defense, with confirmation responsibility going to the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC). And whether it's a new administration or not, the committee processes doze…

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Lipids Explained: Insights for Heart Health 54:39

4M ago54:39

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In this informative episode of the Precision Medicine Made Simple Podcast, we delve into the world of lipids with Dr. Stanford. Learn what lipids are and why they're crucial for your health, especially regarding heart disease prevention. We explore the differences between HDL and LDL cholesterol, discuss genetic factors influencing lipid levels, an…

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SpaceX, Starlink and UAP: SpaceX spacecraft mistaken for UFOs 49:29

4M ago49:29

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SpaceX is deploying satellites at an unprecedented rate and using newly developed technology to do it. From lift-off to deployment to orbit, SpaceX satellites and rocket stages are producing spectacular views. It is no wonder even pilots are mystified by what they are looking at. In this video, I review many of the amazing UFO videos submitted to t…

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Rocky Mountain High with Courtney Kube and Gordon Lubold 49:39

4M ago49:39

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This week, we’re at the Aspen Security Forum, the annual gathering of national security and foreign policy heavyweights. The conference regularly draws senior government and military officials from the United States and around the world to chew over the big issues of the day, and this time we had a full plate. It’s not exactly hardship duty escapin…

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Bloody Mary Ritual; Who was she really? 29:49

4M ago29:49

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In the last few episodes Of the Dark Side of Lightwork, Iwill offer a short series exploring some of the things from the paranormal world that piqued my curiosity and scared me deeply at the same time. The third, and final, topic in this series will explore theorigin story of a woman that almost every teenage girl has tried to summon at least once …

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Skinwalker Ranch Update with Owner Brandon Fugal 30:52

4M ago30:52

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In this episode, we interview Brandon Fugal, owner of Skinwalker Ranch in Utah. The ranch is the focus of years of paranormal research and the History Channel show The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch. The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch Season 5 finale Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 on The History Channel! The Official Skinwalker Ranch website: https://skinwalker-…

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