Best Janno Podcasts (2025)

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Life in Ukraine with Tim Mak 47:02

1d ago47:02

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We’re approaching the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2026. There’s been a few inflection points recently, including talks of a peace deal amidst the gruesome conflict. Tim Mak is a journalist and the founder of The Counteroffensive, which covers the war in Ukraine from a human interest perspective. He joins WITHpod to disc…

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Saudi Arabia’s Surge in Executions with Ebtihal Mubarak 49:28

9d ago49:28

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Saudi Arabia has executed more than 335 people this year, according to a tally by international news agency AFP. It’s something that hasn’t gotten much coverage in the U.S. What’s behind this killing spree? Ebtihal Mubarak is a journalist from Saudi Arabia, who now lives in the U.S. She joins WITHpod to discuss what’s been driving this trend, relat…

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Political Violence Getting Worse in the U.S. with Benjamin Wallace-Wells 49:01

16d ago49:01

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Political violence has become an increasingly urgent issue in Trump 2.0. Elected officials continue to grapple with what’s driving this. Why does it flummox officials from both parties so much? That’s the subject of a recent piece, “In The Line of Fire,” written by Benjamin Wallace-Wells, a staff writer at The New Yorker. He joins WITHpod to discus…

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The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption with David Sirota 58:43

23d ago58:43

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Senator Chuck Schumer posted this week in part, “Trump’s only principles are hypocrisy and corruption. Bombing unmarked boats in the Caribbean one day, pardoning notorious drug traffickers the next.” How can such high levels of corruption happen and what has led us to this point? Journalist and author David Sirota points out that the staggering lev…

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Preview of “Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order” 9:33

24d ago9:33

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Rachel Maddow’s new series lays bare one of the most shocking decisions in American history. It’s story that reveals how an executive order authorizing the mass roundup of innocent Japanese Americans came to be, the powerful players who engineered it, and the burn order that tried to erase it from history. Stay right here to listen to a special pre…

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Why Healthcare Costs Are Rising So Much with Jonathan Cohn 56:03

30d ago56:03

56:03

Well, the government shutdown is over, but if you ask most Democrats about the unresolved challenge that the shutdown was about, the answer would be healthcare. This week the White House postponed its planned rollout of a new proposal to address health care costs. And with open enrollment season upon us, millions of Americans are already seeing hig…

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Introducing "Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order" 2:05

1M ago2:05

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"Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order" is the story of one of the most shocking decisions in American history: the executive order to target and round up innocent citizens, Japanese Americans, at the outbreak of World War II. This six-episode narrative podcast will examine and shed new light on how that policy came to be, who was behind it, who attem…

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Immigration Raids in LA and Nationwide with Memo Torres 49:39

1M ago49:39

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Since this summer, we’ve seen a massive deployment of federal agents deployed for the purposes of aggressive- and often violent- immigration enforcement. And what happened in Los Angeles has represented a turning point of sorts for the U.S. Memo Torres is a multimedia journalist and the director of engagement at LA TACO. He joins WITHpod to discuss…

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AI – its role in revolutionizing the food and beverage industry 32:05

1M ago32:05

32:05

Our first Consumer Products & Retail podcast is a lively conversation between Baringa’s Evan Kelly and trailblazing entrepreneur, bestselling author, digital transformation guru, and AI thought leader Charlene Li, who explore how AI is revolutionizing the food and beverage industry. Tune in as they dive into bold topics like reimagining leadership,…

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Turbocharging the benefits of Great Britain's emerging home energy efficiency sector 18:50

1M ago18:50

18:50

In this episode, Baringa's Ellen Fraser hosts a discussion with Sharon Johnson, CEO of AgilityEco and Rebecca Teasdale, expert in Home and Transport Decarbonisation at Baringa. In this episode, we discuss a recent study that AgilityEco commissioned Baringa to deliver ‘Turbocharging the benefits of Great Britain's emerging home energy efficiency sec…

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Why Is The U.S. Striking Venezuela? with Benjamin Gedan 53:08

1M ago53:08

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The U.S. has carried out multiple strikes on boats in the Caribbean off of Venezuela, killing dozens of people. And yet there’s very little legal rationale for the military action we’ve seen. Benjamin Gedan is a senior fellow and director of the Latin America Program at the Stimson Center and Adjunct Lecturer and Fellow at Johns Hopkins School of A…

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The Reality of Life in the West Bank with Jasper Nathaniel 53:53

2M ago53:53

53:53

The UN has warned of an alarming rise in violence and restrictions by Israeli settlers and security forces in the West Bank. American journalist Jasper Nathaniel has spent time in the region and captured a recent brutal attack on a Palestinian woman- one incident among a growing number of violent acts. He joins WITHpod to discuss key inflection poi…

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Right-Wing Radicalization in a Fractured America with Beth Macy 49:45

2M ago49:45

49:45

We’ve seen a growing political and ideological divide between urban and rural populations in America. What has happened in Urbana, Ohio is a case study in how politics can shake a town to its core. Beth Macy is the author of “Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in a Fractured America.” She joins WITHpod to discuss how Urbana has changed from th…

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‘Life After Cars’ with Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon 1:05:21

2M ago1:05:21

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Cars play such a big part in contemporary life. But why? And to what effect? Our guests this week point out that it's an incredible moment to rethink our relationship to cars. Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon are the co-hosts of the “War on Cars” podcast and the authors, along with Aaron Naparstek, of “Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyra…

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Preview of “The Blueprint” Season 2 6:51

2M ago6:51

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Jen Psaki is on a mission to show us how the Democratic party can use this political moment to fight and win again. On Season 2 of her podcast, “The Blueprint,” she interviews the people reshaping the party, starting with Texas Congressman Greg Casar, Chair of the Progressive Caucus. The first two episodes of “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki” are avai…

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The Militarization of American Cities Under Trump with Mary McCord 58:45

2M ago58:45

58:45

On October 8, 2025, President Trump deployed the Texas National Guard to the Chicago area – marking yet another instance of military force being used domestically under his leadership. This follows earlier deployments of federal troops to states like California and Oregon. These actions point to a deeply troubling pattern: the use of U.S. military …

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Three Tiers of Industrial Decarbonization: A Conversation with Bart de Groot of Siemens 35:13

2M ago35:13

35:13

Listen in as Alex Cameron joins Bart de Groot, Sustainability Lead at Siemens Industry Software, to explore how process industries are navigating the complex landscape of decarbonization in 2025. Against a backdrop of volatile energy prices, shifting regulations, and supply chain disruptions, Bart reveals highly practical strategies companies are u…

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How Autism Became Political with Richard Grinker 55:17

3M ago55:17

55:17

In the Trump-era, and within the public health narrative shaped by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a debunked but persistent myth has taken hold: that infant vaccinations cause autism. Despite overwhelming scientific evidence disproving this claim, the narrative remains central to anti-vaccine rhetoric. Professor Richard Grinker, a cultural anthropologist a…

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The Scene duz Lambeth Fringe - Willy Witches 13:44

3M ago13:44

13:44

The Scene gets up close to some of the artists and perfomers taking part in this years Lambeth Fringe. Offering up sneak previews of a few choice shows, and insights in to purpose and process that bring these pieces to life. Mardy Cow Theatre Presents Willy Witches Curious ailment has effected the men of this village... All of them are missing thei…

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The Scene duz Lambeth Fringe - This Wasn't The Plan 18:34

3M ago18:34

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The Scene gets up close to some of the artists and perfomers taking part in this years Lambeth Fringe. Offering up sneak previews of a few choice shows, and insights in to purpose and process that bring these pieces to life. Our show is a tapestry of our experiences as women of colour in our early 30s — navigating identity, illness, love, and the m…

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The True Cost of Violence on Black Life in America with Trymaine Lee 57:19

3M ago57:19

57:19

A few years ago, MSNBC contributor and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Trymaine Lee, though healthy and only 38, nearly died of a heart attack. That experience forced him to confront the multitude of factors that almost killed him. In his new book, “A Thousand Ways to Die: The True Cost of Violence on Black Life in America,” he discusses the weig…

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The Scene duz Lambeth Fringe - The Dying Wish 14:49

3M ago14:49

14:49

The Scene gets up close to some of the artists and perfomers taking part in this years Lambeth Fringe. Offering up sneak previews of a few choice shows, and insights in to purpose and process that bring these pieces to life. The Dying Wish This bold new tragicomedy by Brazilian writer Mauro Fazion combines dark comedy with raw realism to hold up a …

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The Scene duz Lambeth Fringe - Washing Machine Vortex 19:30

3M ago19:30

19:30

The Scene gets up close to some of the artists and perfomers taking part in this years Lambeth Fringe. Offering up sneak previews of a few choice shows, and insights in to purpose and process that bring these pieces to life. Washing Machine Vortex A 'Greek-style' tragedy! While doing the washing for her elderly father, one woman dives into the swir…

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The Scene duz Lambeth Fringe - Bog Body 33:35

3M ago33:35

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The Scene gets up close to some of the artists and perfomers taking part in this years Lambeth Fringe. Offering up sneak previews of a few choice shows, and insights in to purpose and process that bring these pieces to life. Bog Body: A One-Woman Show This terrifying one-woman show is not for the faint of heart. Award-winning actress and playwright…

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The Electricity Crisis with Costa Samaras 56:13

3M ago56:13

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The rise of AI and the development of more data centers continues to increase the need for more electricity. The electrical grid in the United States is subject to more demands than ever before. At the same time, electricity costs are not decreasing. Climate, energy and emerging tech expert Costa Samaras points out that all of this is rapidly leadi…

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PODBITE: Small Modular Reactors: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead with Frazer-Nash - Live from DCUK25 5:37

3M ago5:37

5:37

In this episode, Simon Smith from Frazer-Nash Consultancy joins the Podbite series to discuss the realities of industrial decarbonization. The conversation explores the role of small modular reactors (SMRs), the opportunities and limits of existing carbon technologies, and the commercial hurdles facing heavy industry as it moves toward net zero. Si…

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"Tomorrow Is Yesterday" with Robert Malley and Hussein Agha 57:42

3M ago57:42

57:42

On September 9, 2025, Israel Defense Forces struck inside Doha targeting members of the Hamas negotiating team. With the Israeli government appearing to reject any ceasefire despite the remaining hostages in Gaza, urgent questions emerge about the future of millions of Palestinians. Amid the crisis, a new book offers some clarity and context: "Tomo…

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From Oyster Farming to Running for Senate with Graham Platner 50:55

4M ago50:55

50:55

Campaigns for the 2026 midterm elections are officially kicking off and candidates are starting to roll out their intro bios and platforms. One ad in particular, went viral online. It featured Graham Platner, a marine and army veteran and oyster farmer. He’s running for U.S. Senate in Maine to unseat five-term Republican Senator Susan Collins. He j…

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PODBITE: Circular Steel: From Scrap to Sustainability – Live from DCUK25 14:35

4M ago14:35

14:35

Recorded live at the Decarb Connect UK Summit in March, this episode features guest host Tom Angus, Senior Conference Producer at Decarb Connect in conversation with Eoin Bailey, Innovation and Circular Economy Manager at 7 Steel UK. Eoin shares his journey from automotive design engineer to steel industry innovator, and unpacks how 7 Steel is embe…

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Protests, Political Violence and Its Alternatives with Erica Chenoweth 57:59

4M ago57:59

57:59

We are resharing this episode, which originally published on May 6th, 2025. You’ve probably seen footage or photos of people protesting the Trump regime. Some data suggests that the volume of protestors is higher than in Trump’s first term. But at the same time, you might be wondering if we’re seeing enough civil resistance to preserve American dem…

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The Power of Partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem: in conversation with Cancer Research Horizons 25:33

4M ago25:33

25:33

In this episode of Baringa’s Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences podcast, Baringa's expert in Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences, Josh Elliot is joined by Beatrice Lana, Strategic Alliance Executive from Cancer Research Horizons - the translational arm of Cancer Research UK, as they discuss the role of life sciences organisations strategically partneri…

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'Here Comes The Sun' with Bill McKibben 54:17

4M ago54:17

54:17

Amid all of the political turmoil and global crises, one source of hope stands out: our ability to power modern life with zero emissions. Scientists warn that to limit global warming, emissions need to be cut significantly in the coming years to reach net-zero by mid-century. Bill McKibben, founder of climate justice organization 350.org and Third …

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PODBITE: Navigating the Carbon Market Paradigm Shift – Live from DCUK25 11:24

4M ago11:24

11:24

Welcome to Podbites - short, sharp episodes designed to give you digestible insights on industrial decarbonisation. In this episode, Tim Atkinson (Director, Sales & Trading at CFP Energy) joins guest host Melissa Chew (VP, Product at Decarb Connect) to explore why UK industrials must act now to build a resilient carbon strategy. Recorded live at De…

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Unpacking the US-China Trade War with Bill Bishop 57:29

4M ago57:29

57:29

When President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on all Chinese imports, China retaliated back with tariffs of its own. Since February 2025, the US and China have engaged in a renewed trade war – and to this day, no agreement is in sight. Bill Bishop, a China expert and former media executive with more than a decade experience living and working in …

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Baltimore's Violent Crime Perception vs. Reality with Mayor Scott 51:10

4M ago51:10

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This week, President Trump called Baltimore “so far gone” amid the deployment of the National Guard in DC. In reality, Baltimore has seen record low rates of violent crime the past few years. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins WITHpod to talk about the perception versus reality for crime stats in in Baltimore, the city’s Comprehensive Violence Pre…

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'Not My Type' with E. Jean Carroll 50:51

5M ago50:51

50:51

Author and journalist E. Jean Carroll successfully sued Donald Trump in two civil suits, one for sexual abuse and another for defamation. The two suits resulted in a total of $88.3 million in damages awarded to Carroll, both of which are under appeal. She has written five books including her latest, “Not My Type: One Woman vs. a President." She joi…

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Transition Value - Episode 3 - Dr. Rhian-Mari Thomas 40:39

5M ago40:39

40:39

Our third guest is Dr. Rhian-Mari Thomas, sharing her insights in epsidoe 3; “I talk very purposefully about finance being the facilitator of the transition, because policy is the enabler… the transition will be shaped by policies, but it will be driven by corporates.” Dr Thomas is the Chief Executive of the Green Finance Institute, an independent,…

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The United States' Standing in the Global Economy with Aya Ibrahim 56:07

5M ago56:07

56:07

The state of the U.S. economy will come into full view this week as a wave of crucial economic data is set for release, including the jobs report, inflation, consumer confidence and corporate earnings. Where is the U.S. in terms of the global economic order? And how did we get to this point? Aya Ibrahim served as senior advisor on the Secretary of …

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Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa: We Need to Take Responsibility for the World We Want 43:31

5M ago43:31

43:31

In this episode of Capital for Good we speak with Maria Ressa, the globally celebrated free speech champion, journalist, entrepreneur, dissident, and winner of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for her work "to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace." Ressa is a co-founder of Rappler, one of the most influ…

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Insetting: structuring products to unlock value and drive growth in low carbon markets 1:01:27

5M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

In this episode of the Decarb Connect podcast, Alex Cameron speaks with ClimeCo’s Emily Damon (Chief Growth Officer) and David Prieto (VP of Sustainability Advisory) to explore the rise of insetting as a tool for accelerating corporate decarbonization—especially across complex value chains. Unlike carbon offsets, which involve emission reductions o…

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The Resistance vs. Trump 2.0 with Omar Wasow 52:57

5M ago52:57

52:57

We’ve seen a good number of protests during Trump 2.0. What role does our ability to organize and protest play in this moment as we see the erosion of democracy right in front of us? Omar Wasow, associate professor of political science at UC Berkley, joins to discuss how he’s making sense of American politics at this moment, protests in this era an…

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The Supreme Court’s Power Grab Under Trump 59:35

5M ago59:35

59:35

Well, it was another consequential Supreme Court term. So, we had to have Chris's wife Kate Shaw, along with the other co-hosts of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, Melissa Murray and Leah Litman back to break down some of the biggest SCOTUS decisions including Medina v. Planned Parenthood, U.S. v. Skrmetti, and Trump v. CASA. There's a lot to discuss a…

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Turning Water into Climate Action via CDR – Garrett Boudinot on VyCarb's Novel CDR Tech 42:44

6M ago42:44

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In this episode of the Decarb Connect Podcast, Alexandra Cameron is joined by Garrett Boudinot, climate scientist and CEO of VyCarb, a Brooklyn-based startup pioneering a novel approach to carbon dioxide removal (CDR). VyCarb’s technology harnesses the natural carbon cycle of water to convert CO₂ into stable bicarbonate, offering a verifiable and p…

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Brad Lander, New York City Comptroller: the Virtuous Cycle of a Successful City 40:33

6M ago40:33

40:33

In this episode of Capital for Good with we speak with Brad Lander, New York City Comptroller and recent Mayoral candidate. As Comptroller, Lander serves as the city's chief financial officer, budget watchdog, auditor, and custodian of the City's five public pension funds, representing the retirement security — $275 billion in assets — of over 750,…

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Crypto in Trump 2.0 with Zeke Faux 49:15

6M ago49:15

49:15

Note: this episode originally published on 02/11/25. A lot of things are changing. And there’s a lot of things that the new White House administration wants to do differently. One of the areas where we’ve seen a lot of attention is cryptocurrency. Some of the latest developments are pretty confounding, to say the least. Lucky for us, our guest this…

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Discussing the Context of the US Bombing Iran with Robert Malley 53:00

6M ago53:00

53:00

When news alerts went out that the US sent missiles to bomb Iranian nuclear sites, debates began about how deeply the US would continue to wade into the conflict between Israel and Iran. After days of panic, President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between the two countries. But it was Trump himself who, in his first term, stopped US efforts to…

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Emma Bloomberg and Murmuration: Technology, Data, Research, and the Power of Community-driven Civic Engagement 32:21

6M ago32:21

32:21

In this episode of Capital for Good we speak with Emma Bloomberg, the founder and CEO of Murmuration, a nonprofit technology company that works with local organizations to amplify the power of civic engagement by providing the data, tools, and research necessary to build healthier and more equitable communities. Bloomberg has been working with comm…

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“My Brain Finally Broke” with Jia Tolentino 57:00

6M ago57:00

57:00

You’ve probably come across content online that seems real but is actually fake. And that experience is becoming more common with the proliferation of AI generated content. Our guest this week points out that the mental gymnastics of this starts to take a toll. Jia Tolentino, a staff writer at The New Yorker, wrote a piece all about this aptly titl…

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Strategies for the Resistance 2.0 with Leah Greenberg 52:34

6M ago52:34

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Note: this episode originally published on 01/07/25. Our guest this week co-founded one of the biggest groups that initially came about in response to Trump 1.0. Leah Greenberg is co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible, an organization with a mission to organize thousands of local groups to resist the GOPs agenda, elect local champions…

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Kevin Ryan, the Godfather of NYC Tech 26:24

7M ago26:24

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In this episode of Capital for Good we speak with Kevin Ryan, one of New York's leading internet entrepreneurs and investors, and often called the "Godfather of NYC tech." Ryan is a co-founder of MongoDB, Business Insider, Gilt Groupe, Zola, Pearl Health, and Transcend Therapeutics, and every year founds and invests in new companies through AlleyCo…

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