Best Jason Hammond Podcasts (2024)

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Stephen Casper on Technical and Sociotechnical AI Safety Research 59:46

6m ago59:46

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Stephen Casper, a computer science PhD student at MIT, joined the podcast to discuss AI interpretability, red-teaming and robustness, evaluations and audits, reinforcement learning from human feedback, Goodhart’s law, and more. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer) and John Lisi (Composer). For a transcript and relevant links, visit the Center for…

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Larry Tamblyn – The Standells 1:08:42

6h ago1:08:42

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Larry Tamblyn, founder and original lead singer of the Standells, discusses their origins, recording ‘Dirty Water’ and other garage rock classics like ‘Sometimes Good Guys Don’t Wear White’ as well as their experiences appearing in TV and film. Larry also shares his memories of other musicians including Richie Valens, Connie Francis, and the Rollin…

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Reporting Intelligence - with Warren Strobel and Brett Forrest of the Wall Street Journal 1:18:12

9m ago1:18:12

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Summary Brett Forrest and Warren Strobel join Andrew to discuss reporting intelligence. Brett and Warren are national security reporters for The Wall Street Journal. What You’ll Learn Intelligence The intelligence learning curve Stories from the front lines of modern conflicts and critical moments The unique challenges that come with reporting on i…

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BTM179 – Past, Present and Future for LGBTQIA+ Veterans - Webcast Replay 51:24

5m ago51:24

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a replay of a recent PsychArmor Conversations Webcast, an engaging conversation on the past, present, and future of the LGBTQIA+ community in service and beyond. We hosted a diverse panel of individuals with lived experience in both the military and the LGBTQIA community About Today’s Guests Allison Jaslo…

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Bilge Yesil, "Talking Back to the West: How Turkey Uses Counter-Hegemony to Reshape the Global Communication Order" (U Illinois Press, 2024) 1:02:25

1h ago1:02:25

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In the 2010s, Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) began to mobilize an international media system to project Turkey as a rising player and counter foreign criticism of its authoritarian practices. In Talking Back to the West: How Turkey Uses Counter-Hegemony to Reshape the Global Communication Order (University of Illinois Press, 20…

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Torey Krug Vetoed Trade - Ducks Acquire Fabbri - LaCombe/Nesterenko Sign - Forever Mighty Podcast 2:16:25

7h ago2:16:25

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The Forever Mighty Podcast Podcast returns! Stephen and Eddy are back to analyze the failed trade for Torey Krug, the Ducks acquisition of Robby Fabbri and the signings of Jackson LaCombe and Nikita Nesterenko. All that and MORE on the latest episode of the Forever Mighty Podcast: Your Anaheim Ducks Podcast Destination. Head over to https://www.for…

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Bishnupriya Ghosh, "The Virus Touch: Theorizing Epidemic Media" (Duke UP, 2023) 53:07

19m ago53:07

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Welcome to the Global Media & Communication podcast series. This podcast is a multimodal project powered by the Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication (CARGC) at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. At CARGC, we produce and promote critical, interdisciplinary, and multimodal research on global medi…

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Kate Bush – Her Life and Music 1:09:00

9h ago1:09:00

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Graeme Thomson, author of the acclaimed biography Under the Ivy, explores the life and music of Kate Bush. He describes her idyllic childhood and early musical influences, tracing her journey from her groundbreaking debut album The Kick Inside to experimental masterpieces The Dreaming and Hounds of Love. Thomson offers insights into Bush’s transiti…

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Quantifying the American Mind: George Gallup, and the Promise of Political Polling 1:15:33

2h ago1:15:33

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Early pollsters thought they had the psychological tools to quantify American mind, thereby enabling a truly democratic polity that would be governed by a rational public opinion. Today, we malign the misinformed public and dismiss the deluge of frivolous polls. How did the rational public become the phantom public? We tell the story of George Gall…

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John Mayall: Farewell to the Godfather of British Blues 57:39

1h ago57:39

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The music world is mourning the loss of blues guitarist John Mayall, who passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on 22 July 2024. Mayall’s passing marks the end of a remarkable life for the “Godfather of the British Blues”. His health issues had recently brought his epic touring career to a close. In this 2019 podcast interview with Jason Barnard c…

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BTM178 - Robin "Phoenix" Johnson - Healing Veterans through Humor 26:57

7m ago26:57

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Robin Johnson, CEO of the Best Medicine Brigade and Executive Director of Heal*arious a nonprofit offering therapeutic humor programming for improved psychological performance. About Today’s Guest Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Johnson served over twenty y…

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Leading United States Central Command - with General Frank McKenzie 1:13:25

3d ago1:13:25

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Summary General Frank McKenzie (Biography, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss his new book, The Melting Point. General McKenzie was the 14th commander of the United States Central Command. What You’ll Learn Intelligence Combatant commands and their purpose Leading CENTCOM, Central Command The role of intelligence in military leadership…

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Alessandra Montalbano, "Ransom Kidnapping in Italy: Crime, Memory, and Violence" (U Toronto Press, 2023) 52:00

1h ago52:00

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For over thirty years, modern Italy was plagued by ransom kidnappings perpetrated by bandits and organised crime syndicates. Nearly 700 men, women, and children were abducted from across the country between the late 1960s and the late 1990s, held hostage by members of the Sardinian banditry, Cosa Nostra, and the ’Ndrangheta. Subjected to harsh capt…

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Chris Slade – AC/DC 1:54:13

11d ago1:54:13

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Chris Slade, drummer for the greatest names in rock history, shares his highlights behind the drumkit. Chris delves into his early days with Tom Jones, playing with Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, and his collaborations with David Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Gary Moore, and AC/DC. Additionally, he opens up about his own band, The Chris Slade Timeline, and thei…

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Diana P. Parsell, "Eliza Scidmore: The Trailblazing Journalist Behind Washington's Cherry Trees" (Oxford UP, 2023) 1:00:51

34m ago1:00:51

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Eliza Scidmore (1856-1928) was a journalist, a world traveler, a writer, an amateur photographer, the first female board member of the National Geographic Society — and the one responsible for the idea to plant Japanese cherry trees in Washington DC. Her fascinating life is expertly told by Diana Parsell in Eliza Scidmore: The Trailblazing Journali…

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Bill Lascher, "A Danger Shared: A Journalist’s Glimpses of a Continent at War" (Blacksmith Books, 2024) 52:09

8m ago52:09

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Melville Jacoby was a U.S. war correspondent during the Sino-Japanese War and, later, the Second World War, writing about the Japanese advances from Chongqing, Hanoi, and Manila. He was also a relative of Bill Lascher, a journalist–specifically, the cousin of Bill’s grandmother. Bill has now collected Mel’s work in a book: A Danger Shared: A Journa…

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The Future of NATO with Leon Panetta and Expert Panel 1:29:58

14d ago1:29:58

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Summary An expert panel of world leaders gathered at the International Spy Museum to discuss the importance of NATO today and in the future. Panelists included former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, among others. What You’ll Learn Intelligence Threats facing Baltic countries, including Russia The importance of…

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BTM177 - Jenn Kerfoot - Access to Healthcare for Veterans 33:22

12m ago33:22

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Jenn Kerfoot, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at DUOS. We talk about accessing healthcare for veterans and a partnership with Humana and a collaborative program to enhance the healthcare experience and improve health outcomes for Louisiana Veteran members of Humana with ch…

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Russ Giguere – The Association 56:06

1d ago56:06

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Russ Giguere of The Association shares the story of the group and million sellers ‘Cherish’, ‘Windy’, and ‘Never My Love’. He recounts their early days, the writing and recording of their material and playing at major festivals like Monterey Pop. He reflects on his solo work, friendship with Judee Sill and Glenn Frey and the The Association’s reuni…

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Cybersecurity in The White House – with Camille Stewart Gloster 1:10:13

4d ago1:10:13

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Summary Camille Stewart Gloster (X, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss her career in cyber. Camille was the first Deputy National Cyber Director for Technology & Ecosystem for the White House. What You’ll Learn Intelligence The intersections between technology and law The origins of the cyber threat The importance of cyber education Bu…

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BTM176 - John Pray - Operation Homefront 28:32

4d ago28:32

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with John Pray, Brig. Gen., USAF (Ret), CEO of Operation Homefront. Operation Homefront provides relief and recurring family support programs and services throughout the year to help military families overcome short-term difficulties so they don’t become long-term hardships About Today’s Gu…

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#9: Kelsey Piper on the OpenAI Exit Documents Incident 52:59

8d ago52:59

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Kelsey Piper, Senior Writer at Vox, joined the podcast to discuss OpenAI's recent incident involving exit documents, the extent to which OpenAI's actions were unreasonable, and the broader significance of this story. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer) and John Lisi (Composer). For a transcript and relevant links, visit the Center for AI Policy …

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The American Sounds of 1968 1:02:20

9d ago1:02:20

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David Wells explores the hit singles, cult classics and tracks from 1968’s key albums as the American music scene moved on from the Summer of Love. While psychedelia had been the dominant musical force in 1967, the scene fragmented to garage-punk, psychedelic pop and early hard rock. Further information Can’t Seem To Come Down – The American Sounds…

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Anaheim Ducks 2024 NHL Draft Review - Free Agency Disaster - Dumoulin Trade - Forever Mighty Podcast 2:21:03

10d ago2:21:03

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The Forever Mighty Podcast Podcast returns! Stephen and Eddy are back to analyze who the Ducks selected at 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the disaster start to Free Agency and the Ducks acquisition of Brian Dumoulin! All that and MORE on the latest episode of the Forever Mighty Podcast: Your Anaheim Ducks Podcast Destination. Head over to https://www.foreve…

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The National Intelligence Council – with Michael Collins 1:10:17

11d ago1:10:17

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Summary Michael Collins joins Andrew to discuss the National Intelligence Council. Michael is the NIC’s current acting chair. What You’ll Learn Intelligence The role of the National Intelligence Council National Intelligence Officers and their work around the world The products of the NIC, including the Annual Threat Assessment The importance of In…

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Jason Hannan, "Trolling Ourselves to Death: Democracy in the Age of Social Media" (Oxford UP, 2023) 47:09

1M ago47:09

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We commonly think of trolls as anonymous online pranksters who hide behind clever avatars and screen names. In Trolling Ourselves to Death: Democracy in the Age of Social Media (Oxford UP, 2024), Jason Hannan reveals how the trolls have emerged from the cave and now walk in the clear light of day. Once limited to the darker corners of the internet,…

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Nimmagadda Bhargav, "Stringers and the Journalistic Field: Marginalities and Precarious News Labour in Small-Town India" (Routledge, 2023) 48:41

1M ago48:41

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Stringers and the Journalistic Field: Marginalities and Precarious News Labour in Small-Town India (Routledge, 2023) is one of the first ethnographic works on small-town stringers or informal news workers in Indian journalism. It explores existing practices and cultures in the field of local journalism and the roles and spaces stringers occupy. The…

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Albert Hammond 1:26:11

16d ago1:26:11

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Albert Hammond discusses his new album ‘Body of Work’ and reflects on his extensive musical career. He talks about collaborating with songwriters like Mike Hazelwood, Roger Cook, Hal David, Graham Lyle, Roy Orbison, Diane Warren and John Bettis. Albert shares stories about writing hit songs including ‘The Air That I Breathe’, ’99 Miles From LA’, ‘O…

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"The Real James Bond Cars" – with Top Gear's Jason Barlow 1:10:38

18d ago1:10:38

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Summary Jason Barlow (X; Biography) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the iconic James Bond vehicles. Jason is the longstanding editor-at-large at Top Gear. What You’ll Learn Intelligence How the “Bond car” phenomenon came to be Ian Fleming’s love for cars The different “nationalities” of Bond cars What it’s like to be behind the wheel of some …

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BTM175 – Recap of Year One of the Behind the Mission Podcast 28:41

18d ago28:41

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we take a look at year one of the Behind the Mission Podcast, as well as provide listeners with an opportunity to provide feedback on the show Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this…

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John Flansburgh – They Might Be Giants

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John Flansburgh discusses They Might Be Giants’ latest single ‘Lazy’, and shares details of their upcoming UK tour, which features songs from their classic album Flood. John also opens up about TMBG’s songwriting process and the remarkable longevity and creativity of They Might Be Giants. Further information theymightbegiants.com John Flansburgh po…

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Clare Hammond, "On the Shadow Tracks: A Journey Through Occupied Myanmar" (Allen Lane, 2024) 30:59

1M ago30:59

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In 2016, journalist Clare Hammond embarked on a project to study the railways of Myanmar–a transportation network that sprawls the country, rarely used and not shown on many maps, and often used at the pleasure of the country’s military. In her book On the Shadow Tracks; A Journey Through Occupied Myanmar (Allen Lane, 2024), Clare travels the lengt…

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“The World’s Preeminent Collection of SPY Artifacts” – with Laura Hicken and Lauren VonBechmann 1:10:43

1M ago1:10:43

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Summary Laura Hicken (LinkedIn) and Lauren vonBechmann (LinkedIn) join Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the collection of the International Spy Museum. SPY’s collection consists of 10,000 espionage-related artifacts. What You’ll Learn Intelligence The ins and outs of getting into the museum field Why Museums? SPYs largest, smallest, and coolest arti…

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BTM174 - Emma Payne - HelpTexts for Mental Health and Wellness 32:56

25d ago32:56

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Emma Payne, Founder and CEO of HelpTexts, a company that delivers asynchronous grief, caregiver and mental health support via text message. About Today’s Guest Emma Payne is a seasoned technology entrepreneur, MIT graduate, and award-winning change-agent, who started building online co…

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SpyCast Trailer 1:05

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Gerry Beckley – America 1:15:30

1M ago1:15:30

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Gerry Beckley of America reveals the guiding principles behind his songwriting craft. Gerry highlights the inspirations fueling his latest self-titled album, while also reflecting on the creative process behind America’s greatest hits including ‘A Horse With No Name’, ‘Sister Golden Hair’, and ‘All My Life’. Along the way he highlights his collabor…

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#8: Tamay Besiroglu on the Trends Driving Past and Future AI Progress 1:43:07

30d ago1:43:07

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Tamay Besiroglu, Associate Director of Epoch AI, joined the podcast to provide a comprehensive overview of the factors shaping AI progress, from algorithmic advances and hardware scaling to data availability and economic incentives, and to analyze the potential trajectories of AI development over the coming years. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Produ…

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Predicting 2024 NHL Draft Picks for the Anaheim Ducks - Forever Mighty Podcast 2:26:29

2M ago2:26:29

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The Forever Mighty Podcast Podcast returns! Stephen and Eddy are back to break down who they think the Ducks could draft at the upcoming 2024 NHL Entry Draft! All that and MORE on the latest episode of the Forever Mighty Podcast: Your Anaheim Ducks Podcast Destination. Head over to https://www.forevermighty.com/ to find all the ways to listen, how …

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