Best Douglas Berger Podcasts (2024)

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776: Expressing Enthusiasm for Decoding How Genomes are Involved in Human Health and Disease - Dr. Rick Myers 55:03

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Dr. Richard M. Myers is the President, Science Director, and a Faculty Investigator at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. In addition, Rick is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Genetics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. At work, Rick balances being a scientist, running his research lab, and managing administrative respo…

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How America Works Featuring Will Cooper 1:33:54

2h ago1:33:54

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In this episode, friend of the program Attorney Will Cooper talks about his new book, How America Works…And Why It Doesn’t. Then I express my opinion on grievance pimps in the current American political discourse. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support…

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American Atheists' Next Chapter: Nick Fish on Collaboration, Equality, and Real Religious Freedom 55:59

33m ago55:59

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Nick Fish is our guest. He is the fourth president of American Atheists in its 60-year history. We discuss his journey to the organization, the strategic plan for the next 60 years, the current climate of religious freedom in the U.S., and how groups can collaborate to uphold secular values. Nick shares his background as a civil rights activist and…

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775: Studying the Sensory Physiology of African Clawed Frogs and Other Animals - Dr. Carly Anne York 35:46

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Dr. Carly Anne York is an Associate Professor in the Biology Department at Lenoir-Rhyne University. There, she is also the founder and faculty advisor of the student organization SEEDS, which is focused on promoting diversity and accessibility in the life sciences. As an animal physiologist, Carly studies how animals' bodies have evolved to perceiv…

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Railtown and DNC Voices Featuring Ethan Elkind, Michael Kane, Nashwa Bawab, Virgie Rollins, Dr. Kimberly Hardy, Marisol Garcia, and Justin Douglas 1:26:00

1h ago1:26:00

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In this episode, Ethan Elkind, Director of The Climate Program at Berkeley Law, talks about his book, Railtown and the importance of public transportation towards climate change. Then, you will hear some of the voices from the Democratic National Convention held in Chicago last week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

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People Are Looking For Accountability In 2024 42:32

12h ago42:32

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We Don't Want Empty Promises, Party Manipulations, Or Politcal Bridge Burning We look into the ongoing political landscape in Ohio, dissecting the implications of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at curbing gerrymandering that could potentially end the Republican supermajority in the state. The Ohio Ballot Board's recent attempt to manipul…

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Black Female Leadership & The Danger Imperative Featuring Dr. Crystal Chambers and Dr. Michael Sierra-Arévalo 1:31:37

1d ago1:31:37

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In this episode, Dr. Crystal Chambers, author of Black Women's Pathways to Executive Academic Leadership, talks about Black female leadership, especially as it relates to the current Democratic presidential nominee. Then, Dr. Michael Sierra-Arévalo, author of The Danger Imperative, discusses how the concept of constant danger dictates American poli…

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774: Continuing the Tradition of Superb Science in Traditional Medicine - Dr. Alain Cuerrier 40:04

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Dr. Alain Cuerrier is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Montreal, as well as a Botanist and Researcher at the Montreal Botanical Garden. He works at the intersection of plants and people. The projects in Alain's lab focus on understanding how people use plants and how they perceive nature. Alain love…

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Discrimination Under the Banner of Faith: Analyzing Project 2025's Impact on LGBTQ+ Rights and Religious Freedom 43:02

12m ago43:02

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We look into the complex religious dimensions of Project 2025, a strategic initiative shaped by the Heritage Foundation and influenced by various far-right and religious conservative groups. This document serves as a comprehensive playbook for a future conservative presidential administration, detailing policies aimed at reconstituting government t…

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773: Directing Our Eyes to the Skies with Stellar Infrared Images of Asteroids, Comets, and Stars - Dr. Amy Mainzer 40:31

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Dr. Amy Mainzer is a Senior Research Scientist and the Principle Investigator for the Near Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) mission at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She is also the Principal Investigator for the Near Earth Object Camera mission proposal and the Deputy Project Scientist for the Wide-field Infrared Sur…

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Rebel Falls & Passion for the Impossible Featuring Tim Wendel and Coach Michael Taylor 1:25:51

2d ago1:25:51

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In this inaugural episode of Season 10, Tim Wendel, author of Rebel Falls, talks about his book and his experience in Charlottesville 7 years after the “Unite The Right” rally. Then Coach Michael Taylor shares his passionate beliefs and his perspective on American race relations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eri…

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772: Investigating Venom Evolution and Potential for Targeted Therapeutics - Dr. Bryan Fry 1:01:43

8d ago1:01:43

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Dr. Bryan G. Fry is an Associate Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Queensland in Australia. Bryan studies the evolution of venomous animals over time. His research also examines how we can use venomous substances as physiological probes, to learn about disease states, and in the development of potential therapeutic…

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Solving The Climate Crisis & End Of The World Featuring Dr. John Berger and Dr. Jon Mills 1:23:49

8d ago1:23:49

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In this episode, the final episode of Season 9, Dr. John Berger, author of Solving the Climate Crisis: Frontline Reports from the Race to Save the Earth, and Dr. Jon Mills, author of End Of The World: Civilization and Its Fate, discuss the impact of the current environmental crisis we are in and share thoughts of how to get out of it. --- Support t…

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Very Good Reasons Why You Should Vote For Trump 31:06

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In this spicy episode, we give you many reasons why voting for Donald Trump in the upcoming election is not a wise choice. We look into the history of the 2024 presidential election, highlighting the lack of merit in considering Trump as a viable candidate due to his questionable character and numerous controversies during his previous presidency. …

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Living Humanist Values and Nuns Teaching Public School? 41:10

12d ago41:10

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We look at the details of refreshing our group's Ten Commitments prize wheel for information booths at community events. Our focus is on engaging kids with fun activities while also educating them about humanism. We redesigned the wheel, creating new wedges with shortened, inspirational messages to convey the essence of each commitment effectively.…

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771: Developing Tools, Terms, and Standards for Genome Editing - Dr. Samantha Maragh 48:28

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Dr. Samantha Maragh is Leader of the Genome Editing Program and Co-Leader of the Biomarker and Genomic Sciences Group at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). She also represents the U.S. as a technical expert on nucleic acid measurements for the International Standards Organization (ISO) Technical Committee on Biotechnolo…

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Cracking the Nazi Code Featuring Jason Bell 1:16:34

15d ago1:16:34

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In this episode, Jason Bell, author of Cracking the Nazi Code, discusses his book, its protagonist, Winthrop Bell, and the relevance of the work in modern times. Then, I express my thoughts about the hope the new candidacy of Vice President Kamala Harris brings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support…

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770: Cued in to Environmental Factors Important for Children Learning Languages - Dr. Erin Conwell 40:06

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Dr. Erin Conwell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and Coordinator for the PhD program in Visual and Cognitive Neuroscience at North Dakota State University. Erin studies how children aged 6 and younger learn about the structure of their native language. She is conducting studies to determine how they understand what we say …

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The Color of Emotional Intelligence & MicroSkills Featuring Farah Harris, Dr. Adaira Landry, and Dr. Resa Lewiss 1:17:52

22d ago1:17:52

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In this episode, Farah Harris, author of The Color of Emotional Intelligence, and Drs. Adaira Landry and Resa Lewiss, co-authors of MicroSkills, teach us in politics, and life in general, how to better cope with our emotions, make better use of our abilities, and to emphasize self-care.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…

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Fighting for Educational Transparency: Zach Parrish's Journey 48:22

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We start with concerns surrounding politics, particularly Christian nationalism, in the United States. The focus is on the worrisome alignment between the Republican Party and Christian nationalists who wrongly believe that the US was founded as a Christian nation. We recommend two documentaries, "Bad Faith" and "God and Country," which shed light …

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769: Making New Materials for Soft and Flexible Bio-Inspired Robots - Dr. Carmel Majidi 34:57

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Dr. Carmel Majidi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. There, he also holds courtesy appointments in the Robotics Institute and in Civil and Environmental Engineering. In Carmel’s soft machines lab, they are engineering new types of materials that can be used to make machines and robot…

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Being Muslim Today & Platform of Hope Featuring Saqib Qureshi and Timothy Bult 1:32:07

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In this episode, Saqib Qureshi, author of Being Muslim Today, talks about the challenges in the Muslim community and Timothy Bult, author of Platform of Hope, offers suggestions to the most controversial political issues of the day.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support…

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Lifewise Academy Exposed: The Dangerous Intersection of Religion and Public Schools with Zach Parrish and Molly Gaines 1:11:55

2M ago1:11:55

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In this jammed packed episode, we talk with Zach and Molly, parents who are taking a stand against LifeWise Academy, an evangelical Christian nationalist group that has found a way to seep into public schools through a legal loophole. They have formed Parents Against LifeWise to shed light on the group's questionable tactics, lack of background che…

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768: Studying Interactions Between Animals and Humans to Conserve Species in African Tropical Forests - Dr. Fiona "Boo" Maisels 42:07

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Dr. Fiona "Boo" Maisels is a Conservation Scientist with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and an Honorary Professor of Biological and Environmental Sciences in the African Forest Ecology Group at the University of Stirling in Scotland. Boo’s research has focused on understanding the natural world and the interactions between plants, animals,…

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The Last 4th of July? 1:02:11

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Could this be our last 4th of July? Let’s have a “throwback style” episode and discuss.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

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The Dangers of Project 2025: A Call to Protect Civil Liberties 32:29

2M ago32:29

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We have a special announcement about the upcoming winter solstice potluck event in December. We reflect on the challenges the group faced during the pandemic and the excitement around reviving this tradition. The decision to have a potluck instead of a catered banquet is discussed, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and removing financial b…

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767: Examining the Evolution of Host Specificity in Plant-Eating Insects - Dr. Douglas Futuyma 1:05:58

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Dr. Douglas Futuyma is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University. He also holds an appointment as a Research Associate at the American Museum of Natural History. Throughout his career, Douglas has been fascinated by evolution and how species adapt to their environments. Much of his research has e…

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A Purveyor of Manifestation Featuring Dethra Giles 1:37:03

2M ago1:37:03

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In this episode, Dethra Giles, CEO of ExecuPrep, talks about the intersectionality of leadership in the political and corporate arenas. Then, I give a report after attending an event to sway Black voters to support Republicans.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support…

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Christian Nationalism in Legislation: Facts vs. Fear 48:16

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In this episode, we open with noting a recent US Supreme Court decision in a social media censorship case. Then we discuss the hysteria in Ohio over trans women playing sports and the unconstitutional Ten Commandments law recently enacted in Louisiana. We explore how these laws are impacting individuals and communities, especially the LGBTQ+ commun…

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766: Cosmic Conquests - Seeking to Answer Key Questions About Our Universe - Dr. Jo Dunkley 31:44

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Dr. Jo Dunkley is a Professor of Physics and Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University and author of the book Our Universe: An Astronomer's Guide. Jo is a cosmologist, and her job is to study the universe. She conducts research to try to approximate how space behaves as a whole. This includes looking into space and taking measurements to deter…

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10 Commandments & Chocolate City Tour 1:21:24

2M ago1:21:24

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In this HOT MIC episode, I express my opinion on the 10 Commandments requirement in Louisiana and the Chocolate City Tour of Donald Trump.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

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Genetics and Society: Learning from History, Shaping the Future 50:33

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We discuss the impact of genetics on society, touching on both the positive and dark aspects of the field. We reflect on the work of Dr. Anthony Fauci in combating infectious diseases like HIV-AIDS, Ebola, Zika, and COVID-19. Dr. Fauci's dedication to saving lives and his experiences with various administrations are highlighted, along with the unfo…

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765: Applying Systems Biology Approaches to Advance Our Understanding of Infectious Disease - Dr. John Aitchison 37:01

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Dr. John Aitchison is President and Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research, the largest independent, non-profit organization in the U.S. that is focused solely on infectious disease research. In addition, John serves as an affiliate or adjunct Professor at the University of Washington, the University of British Columbia, the Univers…

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Decolonizing Wealth Featuring Edgar Villanueva 1:16:55

2M ago1:16:55

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In this episode, Edgar Villanueva, CEO of Decolonizing Wealth Project, talks about the importance of implementing a decolonizing philosophy in corporate and charitable giving. Then, I make a pitch to my listeners for their assistance in manifesting a major achievement/opportunity for the podcast.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.…

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Point of Pride From Stonewall To Drag Queens in Ohio 32:02

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A recent bill introduced by Christian Nationalists in Ohio labels the existence of trans individuals as obscene. We look into the implications of such legislation and questions the necessity for laws that perpetuate bigotry towards the LGBTQ community. The significance of Pride Month in June is highlighted, emphasizing the celebration of the LGBTQ …

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764: Pioneering Innovative Solutions in Biotechnology, Engineering, and Materials Science to Advance Medicine - Dr. Robert Langer 36:13

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Dr. Robert S. Langer is the David H. Koch Institute Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Being one of the eight Institute Professors is the highest honor that can be awarded to a faculty member at MIT. Much of Bob’s research is at the interface between materials and medicine. His lab has created nanoparticles and drug deliv…

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Strategic Casemaking & Saving Our Ancestors’ Legacy Featuring Dr. Tiffany Manuel and Rachael Keri Williams 1:28:11

3M ago1:28:11

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In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Manuel, President/CEO of TheCaseMade, explains the concept of strategic casemaking and its impact on social change. Then, Rachael Keri Williams, Executive Director of SOAL: Saving Our Ancestors’ Legacy, talks about her journey towards preserving Lincoln Cemetery in Harrisburg, PA and the movement toward restoring Black …

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