Best Avi Klein Podcasts (2024)

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Heading to the Big Dance with Georgia Schiff '26 26:10

5M ago26:10

26:10

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Big Red HockeyCast! Hosts Amanda Petersen '25 and Emily Klein '27 recap the ECAC Championship weekend and speak to sophomore forward Georgia Schiff about the team's spot in the NCAA tournament, her beginnings in hockey, and much more! And as always, LET'S GO RED! Recap (0:11) Sin Bin: (02:29) Slapshot (16:48) [Released …

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Finding Playoff Success with the Big Red 7:45

5M ago7:45

7:45

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Big Red HockeyCast! Hosts Anthony Cespe '26 and newcomer Emily Klein '27 recap the Big Red's series win against Quinnipiac. Tune in to hear about how the team did and the games they have this weekend for the ECAC Championships. And as always, LET'S GO RED! Recap (0:43) [Released March 8th, 2024] Connect with Big Red Spo…

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One Last Ride with the 2024 Senior Class 36:32

5M ago36:32

36:32

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Big Red HockeyCast! Hosts Anthony Cespe '26 and Amanda Petersen '25 interview seniors Izzy Daniel '24, Deanna Fraser '24, and Abby Ruggerio to honor all that they have done for this program. Tune in to hear about the impact the team has had on them, how they've grown in their time at Cornell, and how the team is feeling…

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The New York Rivalry Weekend with Avi Adam '26 25:28

6M ago25:28

25:28

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Big Red HockeyCast! Hosts Aakshay Gupta '26 and Amanda Petersen '25 interview sophomore forward Avi Adam '26 and discuss her hockey beginnings, her time in juniors, and much more! And as always, GO BIG RED! Sin Bin (3:45) Slapshot (19:18) [Released February 8th, 2024] Connect with Big Red Sports Network: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://…

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On a Heater with ECAC Rookie of the Week Karel Prefontaine ’27 24:52

6M ago24:52

24:52

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Big Red HockeyCast! Hosts Aakshay Gupta '26 and Amanda Petersen '25 interview freshman forward Karel Prefontaine '27 and discuss her recent success on the team, her time on Team Canada, and much more! And as always, GO BIG RED! Sin Bin (3:18) Slapshot (18:45) [Released February 1st, 2024] Connect with Big Red Sports Netw…

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From the Big Red to the Pros with Micah Zandee-Hart '20 and Jaime Bourbonnais '20 23:50

6M ago23:50

23:50

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Big Red HockeyCast! On this special alumni episode, Jane McNally '26 and Matthew Small '25 got the chance to speak with Cornell alum and current PWHL New York players Micah Zandee-Hart '20 and Jaime Bourbonnais '20! Tune in to learn more about the exciting play going on in the PWHL, some stories about their time at Corne…

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Skating into Finals with Piper Grober '27 25:27

8M ago25:27

25:27

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Big Red HockeyCast! Hosts Aakshay Gupta '26 and guest host Anthony Cespe '26 interview freshman defender Piper Grober '27 and discuss her adjustment to college living, her time on Team Canada, and much more! And as always, GO BIG RED! Sin Bin (4:35) Slapshot (16:23) [Released December 7th, 2023] Connect with Big Red Spor…

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Slicin' the Turkey with Katie Chan '25 14:13

8M ago14:13

14:13

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Big Red HockeyCast! On this Thanksgiving special, hosts Matthew Small '25 and Amanda Petersen '25 interview newcomer Katie Chan '25 and discuss her red hot start to the season, her experiences in Ithaca, and much more! And as always, GO BIG RED! (and Happy Thanksgiving!!) Sin Bin (4:20) Slapshot (10:42) [Released Novembe…

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Choppin' It Up with Annelies Bergmann '27 23:23

9M ago23:23

23:23

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Big Red HockeyCast! Hosts Matthew Small '25 and Aakshay Gupta '26 interview freshman breakout goalie Annelies Bergmann! Tune in to hear about the team's successful weekend, Annelies' experience with Team USA and much more! And as always, GO BIG RED! Sin Bin (5:33) Slapshot (18:36) [Released November 13th, 2023] Connect w…

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Capping off a Weekend Sweep with Izzy Daniel '24 23:44

9M ago23:44

23:44

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Big Red HockeyCast! Hosts Amanda Petersen '25 and Aakshay Gupta '26 interview the last of the team's captains, Izzy Daniel '24 and discuss the Big Red's successful weekend. Tune in to hear about the team's great form and Izzy's experience on the team! And as always, GO BIG RED! Sin Bin (3:15) Slapshot (15:40) [Released N…

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Fishing for Pucks with Rory Guilday '25 16:25

9M ago16:25

16:25

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Big Red HockeyCast! Hosts Angie Sessa '26 and Matthew Small '25 interview one of the team's captains, Rory Guilday '25 and discuss the Big Red's successful weekend. Tune in to hear about the team's great form and Rory's experience on the team! And as always, GO BIG RED! Sin Bin (3:07) Slapshot (12:40) [Released November …

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Kicking off the Year with Ashley Messier '25 35:29

9M ago35:29

35:29

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Big Red HockeyCast! In the first episode of Season 3, Amanda Petersen '25 and Aakshay Gupta '26 interview one of the team's captains, Ashley Messier '25. Tune in to hear about the team's hot start to the season, Ashley's experience on the team and much more! And as always, GO BIG RED! Sin Bin (4:35) Slapshot (26:50) [Rel…

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Visual Thinking and Spatial Cognition with Barbara Tversky 53:54

1y ago53:54

53:54

Join us on The Rhys Show as we delve into the captivating realm of spatial cognition with renowned psychologist Barbara Tversky. In her groundbreaking book "Mind in Motion: How Action Shapes Thought," Barbara challenges conventional wisdom by revealing the profound influence of movement on human cognition. Discover the intricate relationship betwee…

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Recoding America: Understanding Government Failure in the Digital Age with Jennifer Pahlka 48:17

1y ago48:17

48:17

In this episode, Jennifer Pahlka, a businesswoman and political advisor, joins us to delve into the failures of government in the digital age and how we can drive meaningful change. Her book "Recoding America" provides valuable insights into why government struggles with technology and offers solutions for improvement. Discover the complexities of …

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Power and Progress: Does technology lead to progress or inequality with Daron Acemoglu 54:30

1y ago54:30

54:30

Join renowned economist Dr. Daron Acemoglu as he explores the intricate relationship between technology, power, and prosperity in this eye-opening episode. Discover why technological progress is not translating into widespread gains, delve into the history of technological advancements, and uncover the potential impact of AI on shared prosperity. G…

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Alien Technology and Objects in Space with Avi Loeb 1:03:22

1y ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Join renowned astrophysicist and bestselling author Avi Loeb as he takes us on a mind-bending journey through the cosmos in this captivating episode. Discover the fascinating possibilities of advanced technology created by distant alien civilizations and its potential impact on our growth as a species. Delve into the Galileo project, an ambitious e…

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Animal Liberation Now: Exploring the Ethics of Animal Rights with Peter Singer 55:24

1y ago55:24

55:24

In this thought-provoking episode, moral philosopher Peter Singer discusses the state of the modern animal rights movement, the urgent need to oppose factory farming, and the ethical obligations we have towards animals and the planet. Join the conversation as we delve into the harsh realities of factory farming, the environmental impact, the power …

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Changing of the Guard with Alyssa Gagliardi ‘14 59:37

1y ago59:37

59:37

Welcome to Episode 21 of the Big Red HockeyCast! In the last episode of Season 2, Alex Breitenbach '23 and Aakshay Gupta '26 continue our alumni interviews with special guest Alyssa Gagliardi ‘14. Listen to this episode to hear about her time as captain of the Big Red, her experience in and thoughts on women's pro hockey, why she decided to start c…

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Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building with Claire Hughes Johnson 54:41

1y ago54:41

54:41

In this episode, Claire Hughes Johnson, the corporate officer and advisor at Stripe, shares invaluable insights from her latest book "Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building." Join the conversation as Claire talks about her four operating principles, how to respond to inbound demands and manage hypergrowth, and advice for founde…

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How can you actually make money while closing the tech gap? with Freada Kapor Klein 54:03

1y ago54:03

54:03

In this episode, Freada Kapor Klein shares her expertise on investing in seed-stage tech startups that aim to close gaps of access, opportunity, and outcome for low-income communities and communities of color. As a venture capitalist, philanthropist, and author of "Closing the Equity Gap," Freada offers a comprehensive approach to making the tech i…

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Becoming Better Ancestors: Wisdom for Progressing in Life with Kevin Kelly 53:23

1y ago53:23

53:23

In this episode, Kevin Kelly, co-founder of Wired and acclaimed author, joins us to discuss his latest book, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier. Kelly shares his insights on how to become better ancestors and create a better world for ourselves and future generations. His pocket-book with 450 mantras is filled with wisdom …

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How to Leverage Collective Intelligence for Transformative Tech Governance with Saffron Huang 53:08

1+ y ago53:08

53:08

In this episode, Saffron Huang, technologist and researcher, discusses how to leverage collective intelligence to govern and benefit from transformative technologies such as AI. As the Co-Director at Collective Intelligence Project, Saffron explains how their organization is developing decision-making technologies and processes that expand a group’…

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How Hypergrowth Startups are Built by Human Connection with Elizabeth Weil 52:09

1+ y ago52:09

52:09

In this episode, Elizabeth Weil, investor, advisor, entrepreneur, super-connector, ultra-marathon runner, and mother of three, talks about her more than two decade experience in the venture capital business and technology companies. We dive deep into her early stages in Twitter as it grew from 50 to 3000 employees, the importance of human elements …

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The Lords of Easy Money: How the Federal Reserve Impacts the US Economy with Christopher Leonard 1:25:08

1+ y ago1:25:08

1:25:08

Join investigative reporter and author Christopher Leonard in this thought-provoking episode as he uncovers the dark side of the US Federal Reserve and its policies. Discover how the Fed's massive borrowing through quantitative easing policy has contributed to inflation, widened the wealth gap, and increased the risk system since the Great Recessio…

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Neuroscientist Konrad Kording reveals shocking truth about machine learning and the brain 52:52

1+ y ago52:52

52:52

In this episode, we sit down with Konrad Kording, a neuroscientist and professor who delves into the intersection of brains, AI, and causality. We explore the evolution of machine learning and delve into a deep learning-based view of the brain. Konrad shares his experiences coding neural networks 20 years ago and how he eventually arrived at the id…

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Reliving the Glory Days with Alison Norton '89 46:18

1+ y ago46:18

46:18

Welcome to Episode 20 of the Big Red HockeyCast! In this week's episode, Alex Breitenbach '23 kicks off our slate of alumni interviews with special guest Alison Norton '89. Listen to this episode to hear about growing up in Ithaca, her time as captain, why she chose to become the President of the Cornell Women's Hockey Association, and much more!! …

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Immigration, Innovation, and the Future of Human Agency: A Conversation with Minn Kim 50:34

1+ y ago50:34

50:34

In this episode, Minn Kim, an early-stage investor, talent scout, and community builder, shares her insights on supporting technology talent that enables step changes in human agency. Minn is building Plymouth Street to help extraordinary talent immigrate to the US, she is the founder of Stealth and is the lead at Dialogue, a community and newslett…

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How Psychedelics and AI Are Unveiling the Secrets of Consciousness with Andrés Gómez Emilsson 1:00:22

1+ y ago1:00:22

1:00:22

In this episode, Andrés Gómez Emilsson, President and Director of Research at Qualia Research Institute (QRI), delves into the future of consciousness and what it really means. With a professional background in graph theory, statistics, and affective science, Andrés discusses QRI's mission to uncover the mathematical structure of consciousness, cov…

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Off to Theodore Zinck’s: Thank You Seniors! 26:37

1+ y ago26:37

26:37

Welcome to Episode 19 of the Big Red HockeyCast! In this week's episode, Alex Breitenbach '23 and Aakshay Gupta '26 look back on the Big Red's incredible season. Join us to relive all the fun and say goodbye to the team's five seniors, captain Gillis Frechette, Kaitlyn Isaac, Paige Kenyon, Elana Zingas, and Ellie Zweber! [Released March 16th, 2023]…

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Venture Capital in the Next 20 Years with Vedika Jain 50:32

1+ y ago50:32

50:32

In this episode, Vedika Jain, a Partner at Weekend Fund and Co-founder at Signature Block, shares insights on how to make an outsized impact and navigate the venture capital industry in the next 20 years.We delve into Vedika's work with Weekend Fund and Signature Block, and her investment strategy. We also discuss how they are demystifying venture …

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Operators: The Future of Startups with Mallun Yen 47:17

1+ y ago47:17

47:17

Mallun Yen, founder of Operator Collective (@OpCo_VC), joins us to talk about the future of startups, venture capital, and the role operators, the people who help, grow, and scale up these companies, play in them. Every job Mallun had gave her the tools and led her to create Operator Collective. But one thing stands out, learning the ability to bui…

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Breaking the Fourth Wall with Abby Ruggiero '24 34:17

1+ y ago34:17

34:17

Welcome to Episode 18 of the Big Red HockeyCast! In this week's episode, Alex Breitenbach '23 and Aakshay Gupta '26 discuss the Big Red's perfect weekend, including a 6-2 against RPI and a 3-1 win over Union! Our special guest this episode is Abby Ruggiero '24. Listen to this episode to hear about the team's preparation for the ECAC playoffs, all t…

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Democratizing Venture Capital with Steph Mui 52:15

1+ y ago52:15

52:15

In this episode Steph Mui, founder and CEO of PIN, talks about how to democratize access to venture capital.Steph Mui is a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Financial Markets (Algorithmic trading, Statistics and Computer Science, and is a former VC. She is the co-founder of GSB 2020, an investment club seeking to democratize access to early stage inve…

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Senior Night Celebrations with KJ '25 14:42

1+ y ago14:42

14:42

Welcome to Episode 17 of the Big Red HockeyCast! This week's episode, Matthew Small '25 and Matthew Furman '24 discuss the Big Red's exciting weekend, including a win 4-2 against Brown and senior night! Our special guest this episode is Kaitlin Jockims '25, aka KJ. Listen to this episode to hear about the atmosphere during senior night, the impact …

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Playoff Bound with Mckenna Van Gelder '26 23:04

1+ y ago23:04

23:04

Welcome to Episode 16 of the Big Red HockeyCast! This week's episode, Matthew Small '25 and Matthew Furman '24 discuss the Big Red's two losses this weekend and how the team can break the losing streak. Our special guest this episode is Mckenna Van Gelder '26, the forward from Ontario. Listen to this episode to hear her reaction to clinching a spot…

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A Packed Barn & Exciting Rivalry with Avi Adam '26 55:23

1+ y ago55:23

55:23

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Big Red HockeyCast! This week's episode, Alex Breitenbach '23 and Zorais Naroo '26 discuss the Big Red's weekend funk against two of our Ivy League rivals, Harvard and Dartmouth. Our special guest this episode is Avi Adam '26, the forward from Nova Scotia. Watch this episode to learn about Avi's freshman year growth, he…

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We Prefer Crest! Down Goes #5 with Belle Mende '25 28:38

1+ y ago28:38

28:38

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Big Red HockeyCast! We are finally back to in-person recordings as we start the Spring Semester and it couldn't have come at a better time! The Big Red took a game against #5 Colgate and also recently beat Syracuse. Alex Breitenbach '23 and Jane McNally '26 are joined by our third straight goalie, Belle Mende '25. Watch…

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Starting the New Year with Deanna Fraser '24 34:46

1+ y ago34:46

34:46

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Big Red HockeyCast! We are happy to start off the New Year following consecutive wins for Cornell Women's Hockey. In this episode Aakshay Gupta is joined by goalie Deanna Fraser '24. Watch this episode to learn about Fraser's recent shutout, her go-to coffee order, and much more!! Sin Bin (2:48) Slapshot (21:30) [Releas…

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Learning About Tech in India With Pankaj Jain 53:10

1+ y ago53:10

53:10

In this episode Pankaj Jain, founder and managing partner of Saka Ventures, talks about tech in India that is focussed on targeting large global markets.Pankaj has 25 years of international experience that integrates technology, finance, entrepreneurship, venture capital and blockchain. He views business models and startups through a cross-cultural…

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Holiday Spectacular with Lindsay Browning '22 57:25

1+ y ago57:25

57:25

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Big Red HockeyCast! Start the holiday celebrations right by listening to this holiday special episode following the tantalizing series against The Ohio State. In this episode Alex Breitenbach and Aakshay Gupta sit down with former Cornell Women's Ice Hockey goalie Lindsay Browning '22. Watch this episode to learn about …

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How to Address Humanity’s Most Important Challenges and Opportunities With Pooja Shah 54:12

1+ y ago54:12

54:12

In this episode Pooja Shah, founder and CEO at Tephra Labs, talks about how decentralized human networks can address large-scale problems.Governments and corporations have failed to move the needle against many of humanity’s most important challenges and opportunities. Pooja believes that decentralized human networks have the right meta-coordinatin…

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Soccer, Vermont and All Nighters: Finals Week Madness with Georgia Schiff '26 26:22

1+ y ago26:22

26:22

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Big Red HockeyCast! In this episode Alex Breitenbach and Matthew Small sit down with Cornell Women's Ice Hockey Georgia Schiff '26. Watch this episode to learn about Georgia's first season with the Big Red, her take on fishbowl or cage, and much more!! Plus listen in for a preview of this weekend's series against last s…

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Eight Goals and a Draw: Mic'd Up with Rory Guilday '25 18:38

1+ y ago18:38

18:38

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Big Red HockeyCast! In this episode Alex Breitenbach, Angie Sessa, and James LaFever sit down with Cornell Women's Ice Hockey player, Rory Guilday '25. Watch this episode to find out what the Nashville roadtrip was like, yet another funny story from Coach, and much more!! Sin Bin (1:29) Slapshot Round (13:26) [Released …

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NeuroAI: The Intersection of AI and the Brain with Patrick Mineault 51:19

1+ y ago51:19

51:19

In this episode, Patrick Mineault, a recognized AI researcher and neuroscientist, takes us through the field of AI and how it is connected to Neuroscience.He helps us understand the intersection between brain work and AI. He gives us an insight of how neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence interconnect and nourish each other.Patrick provides his …

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Thanksgiving Special with Micah Zandee-Hart '20 22:35

1+ y ago22:35

22:35

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Big Red HockeyCast! In this episode Alex Breitenbach recaps the teams last two games at the Smashville Women's Collegiate Showcase, a special event that took place over the Thanksgiving break in Nashville, TN. The team faced off against red hot #8 Northeastern and #14 Princeton in two hard fought games, so be sure to lis…

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How Life Evolves From an Electrical Gradient Perspective With Nick Lane 1:01:53

1+ y ago1:01:53

1:01:53

In this episode, evolutionary biochemist, professor and writer Nick Lane joins us to talk about how life evolves from an energy flow perspective. Nick Lane’s research is on the way that energy flow has shaped evolution over 4 billion years, using a mixture of theoretical and experimental work to address the origin of life, the evolution of complex …

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Blueberry Cobbler and Nashville Hot Chicken with Elana Zingas '23 24:41

1+ y ago24:41

24:41

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Big Red HockeyCast! In this episode Alex Breitenbach and Aakshay Gupta sit down with Cornell Women's Ice Hockey player, Elana Zingas '23. Watch this episode to find out how all it took was an email to be recruited by Cornell, the team's plans for the upcoming Smashville Invitational, and much more!! Sin Bin (1:29) Slapsh…

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How to Build More and Better Housing With Jessica Trounstine & Omar Wasow 50:19

1+ y ago50:19

50:19

In this episode, political science professors Jessica Trounstine & Omar Wasow join us to talk about how we can improve housing, build more housing and the history of racial segregation housing.Jessica’s work studies the process and quality of representation in American democracy. She is focused on the ways in which formal and informal local politic…

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Shinny in St. Cloud with Gabbie Rud '25 25:28

1+ y ago25:28

25:28

Welcome to Episode 7 of Big Red HockeyCast! In this episode Alex Breitenbach and Jane McNally sit down with Cornell Women's Ice Hockey player, Gabbie Rud '25. Watch this episode to find out about last weekends comeback over the Big Green, Gabbie's hockey backstory, her opinions on the midwest, and MUCH more. Sin Bin (6:21), Slapshot Round (16:51) […

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How Data Is Being Used to Generate Insights for Humanity With Shruti Gandhi 49:50

1+ y ago49:50

49:50

In this episode, Shruti Gandhi joins us to talk about how data is being used to generate insights for humanity and the backend infrastructure to power that.Shruti Gandhi is the Founder and Managing Partner of Array Ventures, an early stage venture capital fund that focuses on solving pressing problems in large industries using data, AI, and ML. Shr…

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