Best Free Speech Bubble Podcasts (2024)

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Finding Compassion in Controversy: The Drag Last Supper at the Paris Olympics 46:18

1M ago46:18

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In this episode of "True Discipleship," Ayren and Morgan tackle one of the most provocative moments of the 2024 Paris Olympics: a controversial depiction of the Last Supper featuring drag performers. This artistic choice sparked widespread debate among Christians and the broader public, raising questions about respect, faith, and artistic expressio…

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Vacation Mode: How to Keep Your Faith Alive 35:53

1M ago35:53

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In this episode of the True Discipleship podcast, hosts Ayren and Morgan share their personal experiences and practical advice on staying connected to your faith during vacations and breaks from routine. From discussing the challenges of maintaining spiritual disciplines while traveling to sharing anecdotes about unexpected moments of faith, they e…

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From Tradition to Truth: Defending My Mother's Faith 52:44

2M ago52:44

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In this heartfelt episode of The True Discipleship Podcast, Ayren and Morgan delve into the deeply personal journey of questioning and rediscovering faith during challenging times. They share candid reflections on how 2020 sparked a reevaluation of their beliefs and traditions, exploring the fears and revelations that came with it. Join them for an…

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Breaking Free of the Christian Bubble: Step Outside, Shine Your Light 43:03

2M ago43:03

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In this episode of the True Discipleship Podcast, Ayren and Morgan explore the concept of the "Christian bubble" and its impact on our faith and outreach. It's easy to find ourselves surrounded by like-minded believers, but what does this mean for our spiritual growth and ability to connect with others? Join us as we discuss the challenges and oppo…

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Faith and Tough Talks: When Should Christians Speak Up and When Should We Remain Silent? 41:54

3M ago41:54

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Welcome to another episode of the True Discipleship podcast! In today's discussion, Ayren and Morgan dive into a thought-provoking topic: "When should Christians mind their own business?" This episode explores the delicate balance between speaking up and staying silent, a challenge many believers face in their daily lives. We'll cover: The motivati…

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The Thin Line Between Judgment and Hypocrisy: A Christian Perspective 54:26

3M ago54:26

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Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 2 of the True Discipleship Podcast! In this week's episode, Aaron and Morgan tackle the complex and often misunderstood topic of judging others. What does it really mean to judge? How can Christians navigate the fine line between healthy judgment and hypocrisy? Dive deep with us as we explore the biblical perspective …

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A Biblical Response to Harrison Butker's Commencement Speech 51:01

3M ago51:01

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In this episode of The True Discipleship Podcasts, join hosts Morgan and Ayren as they delve into a thoughtful discussion on Harrison Butker's recent commencement speech at Benedictine College. Harrison Butker, the renowned NFL kicker, delivered a somewhat controversial address that has sparked conversations nationwide. Our hosts analyze his speech…

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We've Got Big News!!! - Embracing Christian Values as a Family 1:17:16

3M ago1:17:16

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Hosts: Ayren and Morgan Nelson Episode Description: In this heartwarming episode of the True Discipleship Podcast, hosts Ayren and Morgan Nelson share a special update with their listeners: the exciting news of their growing family! Join them as they reflect on the journey so far and discuss the values they hope to embody as they prepare to welcome…

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After Dark – Title IX Madness and Columbia Selma Envy 1:00:44

4M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

On this episode of High Noon: After Dark, Emily and Inez discuss the massive impact of the Biden administration’s disastrous Title IX changes, as well as the protests taking over Columbia University. They talk about the line between harassment and free speech, and how to think about antisemitism in the U.S. -- High Noon is an intellectual download …

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Mozilla’s IRL podcast is a Shorty Awards finalist - we need your help to win! 0:46

4M ago0:46

0:46

We’re excited to share that Mozilla's IRL podcast is a Shorty Awards finalist in the Science and Technology Podcast category! If you enjoy IRL you can show your support by voting for us. The Shorty Awards recognizes great content by brands, agencies and nonprofits. It’s really an honor to be able to feature the voices and stories of the folks who a…

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John Daniel Davidson – Is Post-Christian America Reverting to Paganism? 1:01:06

4M ago1:01:06

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John Daniel Davidson, senior editor at The Federalist and author of "Pagan America: The Decline of Christianity and the Dark Age to Come," joins the High Noon podcast. John and Inez discuss some of the similarities and differences between pre-Christian paganism and what we observe as the last threads of America’s Christian founding start to dissolv…

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Helen Roy – The Trouble with Boomers (and Millennials) 54:49

5M ago54:49

54:49

Helen Roy, host of the podcast Girlboss, Interrupted, joins the High Noon podcast to talk about her recent piece on the relationships between Boomers and their Millennial adult children. Helen and Inez discuss the '60s as a kind of generational firewall that failed to pass on both tradition and family stability, and how that has affected Millennial…

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Madeleine Kearns – How Our Gender Battles Leave Out Truth and the Inadequacies of New Atheism 1:02:48

5M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Madeleine Kearns, staff writer at National Review and senior fellow with IWF, comes back on the High Noon pod to discuss the emerging patchwork landscape of laws around gender “transition” in the U.S. and how they compare to the landscape in her native Scotland, which is currently going through a free speech crisis. Maddy and Inez also discuss how …

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After Dark – The Unbreakable Media Bubble and the Quiet Return of #MeToo 1:10:37

5M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Emily returns for her monthly High Noon chat, this time about Ronna McDaniel’s quick exit at NBC and the media’s unshakable ability to only allow conservative voices into the discussion if they’ve already acquiesced to the Left on all meaningful priors. The ladies also talk about Christine Blasey-Ford’s return, due process, and a new kind of quiet …

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Timothy Carney – Family Unfriendly America 59:33

5M ago59:33

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Alienated America author Timothy Carney returns to the High Noon podcast to discuss his new book, Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than it Needs to Be. Tim lays out how our modern baby bust is more than economic, and instead is propped up by a series of cultural and policy defaults that make life for families much ha…

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Rachel Bovard – On Making the Senate Work and the New Virtue Signaling Big Business 1:03:27

6M ago1:03:27

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Rachel Bovard of Conservative Partnership Institute is back from a stint as Executive Director of the powerful Republic Steering Committee in the Senate. She explains why the Senate—and the legislative branch more generally—seems to function only as a clearing house to confirm and fund the activities of the other two branches, and how it can take b…

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Kira Davis – A Post-McConnell GOP, Institutional Entropy, and Real Tradwiving 1:14:59

5M ago1:14:59

1:14:59

Kira Davis, host of the podcast Just Listen to Yourself, joins this week to discuss the future of the Republican Party, why the DC Borg always assimilates newcomers, and how to have hard discussions about family formation and marriage. -- High Noon is an intellectual download featuring conversations that make possible a free society. The podcast fe…

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After Dark – The Real Housewives of the Rubicon, IVF Ethics, and the Structure of Censorship 54:57

6M ago54:57

54:57

Emily Jashinsky is back to discuss the Maury-esque details of the Fani Willis trial, the bioethics of IVF, and the Netchoice big tech cases before the Supreme Court that may start building a legal structure to address what censorship looks like in the 21st century. -- High Noon is an intellectual download featuring conversations that make possible …

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Tom Rogan – Breaking Down Vladimir Putin’s Interview with Tucker 1:00:45

7M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Tom Rogan, national security expert at the Washington Examiner, breaks down each part of Tucker Carlson’s two-hour-plus interview with Russian head of state Vladimir Putin. Tom and Inez discuss criticisms of Tucker’s journalistic endeavor, and then move to the substance of the interview, including Putin’s view of history, the motivations behind his…

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Jeremy Carl – All You Need to Know About the Battle for the Border 1:02:10

7M ago1:02:10

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Jeremy Carl of the Claremont Institute joins High Noon podcast to discuss everything about our current border crisis, including what’s in the Senate “border security” bill, the standoff in Texas, and how the politics of immigration are likely to play out going forward. -- High Noon is an intellectual download featuring conversations that make possi…

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After Dark – Big Tech’s Year Zero and RDS Campaign Autopsy 1:09:46

6M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

Emily Jashinsky joins High Noon podcast the last Wednesday of every month. This month, the ladies talk about Bryan Johnson’s Year Zero remarks, and whether the speed and specifics of technological change really have the potential to rearrange not just human affairs but human nature. They also talk about why Ron DeSantis failed to persuade Republica…

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Peachy Keenan – Airplane Near-Catastrophes, the Competency Crash, and the Contraction of Civilization 1:03:38

7M ago1:03:38

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Peachy Keenan, author of "Domestic Extremist: A Practical Guide to Winning the Culture War," joins the podcast to go through all the airline “incidents” lately. Peachy and Inez discuss the coming competency collapse when the last of the Boomers retire, and whether advancing AI can really make up for a population of illiterates. They also talk about…

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Libby Emmons – The End of the Primary, MLK Jr., and the Legacy of the '60s 59:53

7M ago59:53

59:53

Libby Emmons, editor-in-chief of The Post Millennial, joins High Noon podcast to talk about Trump’s resounding victory in Iowa and what we can expect from one of the least “normal” elections in U.S. history. Libby and Inez also discuss how the Right should think about Martin Luther King, Jr., and the broader legacy of the 1960s. -- High Noon is an …

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Madeleine Kearns – Migrants and Protests in NYC vs the Lonely Lowly Citizen 1:07:38

7M ago1:07:38

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Madeleine Kearns of National Review joins the first episode of the year to talk about the migrant crisis expanding in U.S. cities by the hour and how American families are finding themselves holding the short end of the stick. Inez and Madeleine then discuss the chaos caused by illegal protests and what they think of the Chris Rufo strategy. -- Hig…

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After Dark – A Trepidacious New Year 1:17:23

8M ago1:17:23

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Emily and Inez finish out the year by talking about the Trump indictments and our busy, busy Rubicon. They try to lighten it up afterward by doing a this-or-that for Christmas traditions and talking about and defending the much-maligned New Year holiday. -- High Noon is an intellectual download featuring conversations that make possible a free soci…

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Bank Failures, Crypto Contagion, & Bitcoin Culture with David Bailey 43:32

8M ago43:32

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This episode was recorded on April 23, 2023 In this episode, Brad is joined interviews David Bailey for a discussion on the ethical complexities within the cryptocurrency landscape. They tackle the tensions between libertarian values and the reality of Ponzi schemes that sometimes tarnish the industry's reputation. The conversation delves into the …

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The Mechanics of QE and Banking Solvency with former Fed Employee Joseph Wang 1:34:08

8M ago1:34:08

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This episode was recorded on June 3, 2022 In this episode, Brad Mills interviews author and former Federal Reserve market specialist, Joseph Wang. Known for his work "Central Banking 101," Joseph offers a treasure trove of insights from his tenure at the Fed, drawing on his experiences navigating the financial landscape post the 2008 crisis. Brad a…

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Can Bitcoin Thrive in the AI-Centric Future? with Nic Gregory 44:41

8M ago44:41

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This episode was recorded on April 27, 2023 In this episode, Brad Mills is joined by Nicolas Gregory, an AI connoisseur, fervent bitcoiner, and co-writer of the CivKit White Paper. Amidst a backdrop of financial tumult as depicted in cinematic tales such as “Margin Call” and “The Big Short,” Gregory recounts his evolution from a software engineer e…

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The Ethical Dilemmas of AI and Crypto: A Critical Examination with Liron Shapira 1:34:49

8M ago1:34:49

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This episode was recorded on April 25, 2023 In this episode, Brad Mills is joined by Liron Shapira, a vocal critic of the cryptocurrency landscape and an advocate for rational thinking in the age of digital disruption. Together, Brad and Liron navigate the tricky topic of artificial intelligence - dissecting the existential threats that loom over h…

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John Carvalho on Bitcoin's Role in Web Decentralization 1:36:24

8M ago1:36:24

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This episode was recorded on December 8, 2022 In this episode, Brad Mills interviews the knowledgeable and insightful John Carvalho. Brad and John dive deep into a range of topics including different perspectives on Bitcoin, decentralized technology, and the challenges of creating alternative solutions. They also explore the concept of slash tags, …

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Faith Moore – A Christmas Tale 44:22

8M ago44:22

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Faith Moore joins the High Noon pod to talk about her new novel, "A Christmas Karol," which retells Dickens’ classic as a story about an overworked mom too busy for her family. Faith and Inez also discuss the pandemic as a clarifying moment, women’s unique role as the keeper of family traditions, and chat about their own Christmases. -- High Noon i…

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Spencer Klavan – Morality, Art, and Modern Confusion 1:03:54

8M ago1:03:54

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Spencer Klavan, host of Young Heretics and author of the book How to Save the West: Ancient Wisdom for Five Modern Crises, rejoins the podcast to talk about the tricky relationship between art and morality. Spencer and Inez share a wide-ranging discussion about whether there's actually an identity between truth and beauty (with all due respect to K…

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Will Chamberlain – On the Future of Corporatism, Destroying Universities, and Henry Kissinger’s Legacy 1:01:18

8M ago1:01:18

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Will Chamberlain joins the High Noon podcast to discuss the future of the relationship between big business and the Republican Party, and whether the hopeful signs of corporate cold feet on wokeness are likely to continue. Will and Inez also talk about how to seriously reform the higher ed sector and what would really be necessary to form a conserv…

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The Art of AI 24:08

9M ago24:08

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From Hollywood to Hip Hop, artists are negotiating new boundaries of consent for use of AI in the creative industries. Bridget Todd speaks to artists who are pushing the boundaries. It’s not the first time artists have been squeezed, but generative AI presents new dilemmas. In this episode: a member of the AI working group of the Hollywood writers …

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After Dark – America’s Red Guard, Collapse of IRL Friendship, and a Pessimistic Assessment of Populist Backlash 1:02:09

9M ago1:02:09

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Emily Jashinsky rejoins the High Noon pod to discuss the way “mostly peaceful” protestors can now be deployed for any hashtag cause de jour. This leads the ladies to a discussion of the downsides of low institutional trust and the rise of the autodidact. They also discuss a new survey that shows a complete collapse in time spent with friends IRL, a…

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Batya Ungar-Sargon – On the Future of Antisemitism and of America 56:45

9M ago56:45

56:45

On this episode of High Noon, Batya Ungar-Sargon and Inez Stepman start out discussing the extent and contours of the antisemitic threat in the USA, and whether it’s something American Jews should worry about, but end up talking about how public opinion is formed, and whether institutions truly shape our ideas. -- High Noon is an intellectual downl…

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Lend Me Your Voice 22:35

9M ago22:35

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Big tech’s power over language, means power over people. Bridget Todd talks to AI community leaders paving the way for open voice tech in their own languages and dialects. In this episode: AI builders and researchers in the US, Kenya and New Zealand who say the languages computers learn to recognize today will be the ones that survive tomorrow — as…

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Madeleine Kearns – Has Britannia Sunk Beneath the Waves? 1:14:47

10M ago1:14:47

1:14:47

Madeleine Kearns of National Review is back on High Noon podcast, explaining the chaos surrounding the massive anti-Semitic marches in the UK as well as the politics behind sacking Suella Braverman, and what they both mean for the future of her native isles. Inez and Maddy also discuss domestic politics and different theories as to why the GOP has …

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Mary Margaret Olohan – 2020 Protest Redux and Our Media’s Ignorant Befuddlement About Religion 53:55

10M ago53:55

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Daily Signal reporter and IWF fellow Mary Margaret Olohan joins High Noon as cohost to discuss how the “mostly peaceful” pro-Hamas protests are getting bolder and taking on new targets, like the same statues defaced during the 2020 riots. The ladies also talk about the ignorance of legacy media when it comes to basic religious knowledge and the lon…

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Crash Test Dummies 22:27

10M ago22:27

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Why does it so often feel like we’re part of a mass AI experiment? What is the responsible way to test new technologies? Bridget Todd explores what it means to live with unproven AI systems that impact millions of people as they roll out across public life. In this episode: a visit to San Francisco, a major hub for automated vehicle testing; an exp…

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Erielle Davidson – Decolonization, Iconoclasm, and Revolution at Home and Abroad 53:43

10M ago53:43

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Erielle Davidson, attorney and Claremont fellow, joins High Noon podcast as co-host to discuss the war in Gaza, the protests at home and across the West, and the melting of the Charlottesville Robert E. Lee statue. Erielle and Inez talk about the line between a nuanced understanding of history and losing your moral compass. -- High Noon is an intel…

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After Dark – What American College Students and Hamas Have in Common 1:00:09

10M ago1:00:09

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On this month's High Noon: After Dark, Emily and Inez discuss the superficial contradictions and the deeper connections between the American college students and recent immigrants marching for Hamas in our cities and the terrorists slaughtering civilians in Israel. They also dig into the boundaries of free speech and the potential end of American h…

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The Humans in the Machine 21:41

10M ago21:41

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They’re the essential workers of AI — yet mostly invisible and exploited. Does it have to be this way? Bridget Todd talks to data workers and entrepreneurs pushing for change. Millions of people work on data used to train AI behind the scenes. Often, they are underpaid and even traumatized by what they see. In this episode: a company charting a dif…

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Madeleine Kearns – Moral Clarity in the Middle East and at Home 1:00:03

11M ago1:00:03

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In the first episode of Season 2’s new discussion format, co-hosts Inez Stepman and Madeleine Kearns discuss why moral clarity has been so elusive for so many in the West in the wake of the horrific terrorist attack in Israel. -- High Noon is an intellectual download featuring conversations that make possible a free society. The podcast features in…

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With AIs Wide Open 22:01

11M ago22:01

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Are today’s large language models too hot to handle? Bridget Todd digs into the risks and rewards of open sourcing the tech that makes ChatGPT talk. In their competitive rush to release powerful LLMs to the world, tech companies are fueling a controversy about what should and shouldn’t be open in generative AI. In this episode, we meet open source …

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After Dark – Resurgent MeToo and the Disconnection of Our Politics 1:24:51

11M ago1:24:51

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On this episode of High Noon: After Dark, Emily and Inez discuss Russell Brand and how evaluating MeToo accusations has become impossible without participating in a politically charged humiliation ritual. They also chat about the announced Newsom v. DeSantis debate and how it might be more connected to the choices Americans face than our ostensible…

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We’re Back! IRL Season 7: People Over Profit 1:33

11M ago1:33

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This season, IRL host Bridget Todd meets people who are balancing the upsides of artificial intelligence with the downsides that are coming into view worldwide. Stay tuned for the first of five biweekly episodes on October 10! IRL is an original podcast from the non-profit Mozilla.By Bridget Todd

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James Hasson and Jerry Dunleavy – American Leadership & Disastrous Disgrace in Kabul 53:08

12M ago53:08

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James Hasson, an army captain and Afghanistan veteran who participated in independent evacuation efforts in the 2021 withdrawal, and Jerry Dunleavy, an investigative reporter who now continues that job as an investigator for the House Foreign Affairs Committee (although he speaks here in a private capacity), have written a tough but necessary expos…

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Andrew Hartz – On the Ideological Takeover of Psychology and Which DSM Tendencies Are Taking Over 1:03:13

12M ago1:03:13

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Andrew Hartz is a practicing clinical psychologist and the founder of the Open Therapy Institute. Andrew and Inez discuss how woke ideology is encouraging therapists to violate their professional obligations to patients and making them unable to work with the majority of Americans. Andrew also parries some of Inez’s objections to therapy as a conce…

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After Dark – New Media Disappoints, Carnegie vs Bezos, and How To Select an Elite 1:05:45

1y ago1:05:45

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Emily Jashinsky rejoins the High Noon pod at the end of each month. This month, the ladies discuss the Tucker Carlson Trump interview and what it says about new media, then move on to talking about what qualities a good society ought to look for when selecting an elite. Compared to past American elite families, they find our current credentialed cl…

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