Best Vaud Podcasts (2025)

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Interview with Dr. Anne Madden: A Microbial World of Possibilities 23:58

5d ago23:58

23:58

In this podcast, Dr. Anne Madden, founder of the Microbe Institute, shares why understanding microbes is important and why she is compelled to educate others.By New England Biolabs

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Interview with Dr. Rita Colwell: A lifetime in science 27:33

27d ago27:33

27:33

Dr. Rita Colwell, internationally recognized expert on cholera and other infectious diseases, shares insights from a lifetime in the field of science.By New England Biolabs

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Interview with Dr. Ben Kleinstiver: Genome editing and healthcare 24:54

2M ago24:54

24:54

Dr. Ben Kleinstiver, whose lab is located at the Center for Genomic Medicine at Mass General Hospital, joins us to talk about programmable nucleases, genome editing, and the applications of this technology in the future of healthcare.By New England Biolabs

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Interview with Passion in Science Winners 2024: Arts and Creativity Awardees 21:52

3M ago21:52

21:52

The three Passion in Science Award winners in the Category of Arts and Creativity joined us in the studio to talk about their art and what initiated its creation. Sam Siljee shares his soundscapes, Sally Kong describes her weaving patterns, and Michael Weiner his details his uniquely scientific large-scale portraits.…

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More Equitable Democracy with Colin Cole 1:03:28

3M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

With Colin Cole I discuss the work of More Equitable Democracy, a racial justice organization to advance racial equity by transforming electoral systems. As the US electoral systems are almost exclusively built as winner-take-all elections that serve only the two parties in power, they don’t deliver fair representation. But how can more minorities’…

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Episode 64: Interview with Nathan Tanner: Enzymes for Innovation 12:54

4M ago12:54

12:54

In this podcast, New England Biolabs Associate Director of Research, Nathan Tanner explains the portfolio of NEB products called Enzymes for Innovation.By New England Biolabs

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Episode 63: Interview with Sophie Vaud: Environmentally-friendly Textile Dyeing 18:47

5M ago18:47

18:47

In this podcast, Sophie Vaud explains the environmentally friendly textile dyeing process developed by Colorifix.By New England Biolabs

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Double Proportionality with Friedrich Pukelsheim 1:00:01

5M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

With Friedrich Pukelsheim I discuss double proportional representation. Since 2006 the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland uses double proportionality to elect its 180 members of parliament. Friedrich Pukelsheim was invited to design an electoral system that would deliver on the promise of overall proportional representation in the canton while keeping…

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Episode 62: Interview with Dr. James Lee: Understanding inflammatory bowel disease 17:37

7M ago17:37

17:37

In this podcast, Dr. James Lee discusses his research efforts to identify biomarkers and molecular disease-drivers of inflammatory bowel disease.By New England Biolabs

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The System of International Aid with Degan Ali 46:37

8M ago46:37

46:37

With Degan Ali I discuss the system of international aid based on her inside experience of working in the sector for over two decades. She speaks truth to power and that really takes some bravery to do, and I honor that. Degan Ali shares many compelling stories from her home country Somalia, but also from several years of growing up and studying in…

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Germany's MMP Electoral System and Its Reform with Armin Schäfer 55:18

9M ago55:18

55:18

With Armin Schäfer I discuss Germany's mixed member proportional electoral system and its current reform. We compare the old and the prospective new electoral system, and we explore what the most important and the most controversial changes are. Armin Schäfer shares not only historical context of the character of Germany’s political system but also…

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Episode 61: Interview with Claudia Gonzaga-Jauregui: Molecular Diagnostic and Precision Medicine access in Mexico and Latin America 22:45

9M ago22:45

22:45

In this podcast, Claudia Gonzaga-Jauregui explains how she is working to increase access to molecular diagnostics and precision medicine in Mexico and Latin America.By New England Biolabs

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Episode 60: Interview with Shelly Xie: The importance of art in healthcare 14:14

11M ago14:14

14:14

2014 Passion in Science Award winner Shelly Xie joins us to share what she has learned about the benefits of art for healthcare providers and patients.By New England Biolabs

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Rules in Perspective on Ep. 42: Democracy for Busy People 9:02

12M ago9:02

9:02

In this episode of Rules in Perspective I review the podcast episode 42 on Democracy for Busy People, a discussion I had with Kevin Elliott. My three takeaways from episode 42: 0:42 It’s important to include busy people in democracy. 3:55 Political parties and political competition are crucial. The better parliaments represent the people’s interest…

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Democracy for Busy People with Kevin Elliott 1:04:41

12M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

With Kevin Elliott I discuss how democracy could be built for busy people based on his new book Democracy for Busy People, published in 2023 by the University of Chicago Press. I had a fascinating conversation with Kevin Elliott about his inspiration for writing the book, in which he takes the viewpoint of busy individuals who scarcely have the tim…

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Rules in Perspective on Ep. 41: Direct Democracy in Latin America 9:46

1y ago9:46

9:46

In this episode of Rules in Perspective I review the podcast episode 41 on direct democracy in Latin America, a discussion I had with Yanina Welp. My three takeaways from episode 41: 0:50 Direct democracy is a powerful democratic institution. 2:41 Authoritarian regimes may use "the will of the people" to consolidate power. 7:14 The devil is in the …

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Episode 59: Molecular Cloning Series: NEBuilder 101 13:51

1y ago13:51

13:51

NEB Production Scientist Lindsey Spiegelman, joins us to explain the seamless DNA assembly method NEBuilder, which was developed at NEB. NEBuilder HiFi offers fast, accurate assembly of DNA fragments, including the ability to easily assemble DNA libraries, as well as the ability perform multisite mutagenesis in a single reaction.…

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Episode 58: Interview with Jo Handelsman: Microbial Communities and Expanding Diversity in Science 24:44

1y ago24:44

24:44

Dr. Jo Handelsman, Director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery shares her expertise in microbiome research and the importance of community.By New England Biolabs

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Episode 57: Interview with Genes in Space: 2023 Winner Isabel Jiang 11:38

1+ y ago11:38

11:38

The Genes in Space team joins NEB to share the mission of their program, and 2023 Genes in Space Contest winner Isabel Jiang explains how her experience with the program has impacted her education, and the details of her experiment – which will be performed aboard the International Space Station.By New England Biolabs

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Episode 56: Molecular Cloning Series: Restriction Enzymes 101 22:45

1+ y ago22:45

22:45

NEB Emeritus Scientist Bill Jack explains how the discovery of new enzymes has helped advance the capabilities and possibilities of molecular cloningBy New England Biolabs

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Episode 55: Molecular Cloning Series: Golden Gate Assembly 101 13:44

1+ y ago13:44

13:44

Hear NEB Research Scientist Andy Sikkema, introduce Golden Gate Assembly and it’s uses, as well as tips for successful DNA assemblies.By New England Biolabs

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Episode 54: Molecular Cloning Series: Mutagenesis 101 11:17

1+ y ago11:17

11:17

Hear NEB Senior Tech Support Scientist Rachel Carver-Brown explain site-directed mutagenesis and multi-site mutagenesis techniques.By New England Biolabs

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Episode 53: Interview with Genes in Space: Student designed experiments launch into space 16:42

2y ago16:42

16:42

Hear from Genes in Space 2022 contest winner Pristine Onuoha, whose experiment explores the measurement of DNA length in space.By New England Biolabs

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Hero of Ages Cosmere Spoiler Episode Ch 33-End 58:54

2y ago58:54

58:54

Maq and Vaud conclude their journey through Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn Era 1

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Direct Democracy in Latin America with Yanina Welp 50:14

2y ago50:14

50:14

With Yanina Welp I discuss different ways of how direct democratic institutions have been applied in Latin American countries – both in fundamentally democratizing processes but also power grabbing incidents. In particular, we talk about the cases of Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Uruguay and Venezuela, based on Yanina’s extensive research and deep knowl…

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Hero of Ages Chapter 81-End Reader's Companion 48:16

2y ago48:16

48:16

Maq and Vaud conclude their discussion of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages, but do not forget to come join them for their final Cosmere spoiler episode for Mistborn Era 1 and for their first TimeLine spoiler episode of the Ontos Podcast!

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Hero of Ages Chapter 77-80 Reader's Companion 31:00

2y ago31:00

31:00

Maq and Vaud continue their discussion of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages, as Mistborn Infinity war concludes and we enter the End Game

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Hero of Ages Chapter 74-76 Reader's Companion 30:13

2y ago30:13

30:13

Maq and Vaud continue their discussion of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages as the tension reaches an all time high!

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Hero of Ages Chapter 71-73 Reader's Companion 33:39

2y ago33:39

33:39

Maq and Vaud discuss one of their FAVORITE reveals in Fantasy as they near the end of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages

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Hero of Ages Chapter 68-70 Reader's Companion 24:02

2y ago24:02

24:02

Maq and Vaud discuss chapters 68-70 of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages

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Hero of Ages Chapter 65-67 Reader's Companion 36:53

2y ago36:53

36:53

Maq and Vaud continue their discussion of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages

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Hero of Ages Chapter 62-64 Reader's Companion 26:32

2y ago26:32

26:32

Maq and Vaud continue their discussion of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages

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Hero of Ages Chapter 59-61 Reader's Companion 26:20

2y ago26:20

26:20

Maq and Vaud are waist deep in the Sanderlanche as they continue their discussion of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages

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Episode 52: Interview with Abdul Sesay: How COVID-19 brought diagnostic access to The Gambia 22:35

2y ago22:35

22:35

Hear Dr. Sesay explain how The Gambia dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has influenced the country’s preparedness for future viral outbreaks.By New England Biolabs

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Rules in Perspective on Ep. 40: The Citizens' Chamber in the Canton of Vaud | By Stephan Kyburz 11:47

2y ago11:47

11:47

In this episode of Rules in Perspective I review the podcast episode 40 on the Citizens' Chamber in the Canton of Vaud, a discussion I had with Rodan Bury and Charly Pache. My three takeaways from episode 40: 0:45 Designing complementary institutions 4:55 Citizens’ Chamber & direct democracy 8:56 Improving existing institutions Find the show notes …

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Hero of Ages Spoiler Episode Ch 34-44 32:26

2y ago32:26

32:26

Maq and Vaud dive deep into the Cosmere implications of Chapters 34-44 of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages

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Hero of Ages Chapter 57-58 Reader's Companion 20:50

2y ago20:50

20:50

Maq and Vaud conclude this week's discussion of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages

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Hero of Ages Chapter 54-56 Reader's Companion 30:05

2y ago30:05

30:05

Maq and Vaud continue their discussion of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages

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Hero of Ages Chapter 51-53 Reader's Companion 18:22

2y ago18:22

18:22

Maq and Vaud continue their discussion of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages

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Hero of Ages Chapter 48-50 Reader's Companion 24:27

2y ago24:27

24:27

Maq and Vaud continue their discussion of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages

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Hero of Ages Chapter 45-47 Reader's Companion 26:22

2y ago26:22

26:22

Maq and Vaud return to their Monday-Friday schedule to discuss chapter 45-47 of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages

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Hero of Ages Spoiler Episode Ch 11-33 44:38

2y ago44:38

44:38

Maq and Vaud dive deep into spoiler territory to discuss the Cosmere implications of Ch 11-33 of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages

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The Citizens' Chamber in the Canton of Vaud with Rodan Bury and Charly Pache 51:02

2y ago51:02

51:02

With Rodan Bury and Charly Pache I discuss their initiative to inaugurate a Citizens’ Chamber in the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. The idea of the citizens’ chamber is to complement the existing unicameral parliament with topic-specific citizens’ assemblies, for which members are selected by sortition. Rather than being a permanent chamber of the …

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Hero of Ages Chapter 42-44 Reader's Companion 25:35

2y ago25:35

25:35

Maq and Vaud reach the conclusion of part 3 of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages

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Hero of Ages Chapter 39-41 Reader's Companion 20:22

2y ago20:22

20:22

Maq and Vaud continue their discussion of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages

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Hero of Ages Chapter 37-38 Reader's Companion 21:59

2y ago21:59

21:59

Maq and Vaud continue their discussion of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages

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Hero of Ages Chapter 34-36 Reader's Companion 23:05

2y ago23:05

23:05

Maq and Vaud continue their discussion of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages

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Hero of Ages Chapter 31-33 Reader's Companion 20:00

2y ago20:00

20:00

Maq and Vaud continue their discussion of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages

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Rules in Perspective on Ep. 39: Fixing the House with Proportional Representation | By Stephan Kyburz 9:11

2y ago9:11

9:11

Rules in Perspective is a new segment on the Rules of the Game channel. In this new segment I review and comment on my own podcast episodes. In this episode of Rules in Perspective I review the podcast episode 39 on Fixing the House with Proportional Representation with Lee Drutman. My 3 takeaways from episode 39: John Adams' Nightmare Electoral re…

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4/10 Announcement 0:33

2y ago0:33

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Taking a quick break! BUT we will be back Monday the 17th for more of Brandon Sanderson's Hero of Ages!

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