Best Luke Mueller Podcasts (2024)

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At the end of his tether: Australia's Family Court Chief Justice Will Alstergren 28:52

12h ago28:52

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This week's guest granted Luke Darcy a rare interview out of near despair over what is missing in the fight to end the increasing levels of violence against women. The Honourable Will Alstergren is the Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court, appointments that place him at the coalface of family and gender based…

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The Secret Lives of Walruses: a Conversation with Dr. Kit Kovacs 45:06

1d ago45:06

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Ever wondered how a serendipitous encounter can shape an entire career? Join us on the Protect Species Podcast as we chat with Dr. Kit Kovacs, a distinguished marine mammal researcher, who recounts her enchanting journey from an undergraduate student to a leading expert at the Norwegian Polar Institute. Kit shares her first magical field season in …

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Episode 1: Summer Movie Catch-Up (Furiosa, Challengers, Fall Guy, Quiet on Set & more) 1:37:34

2d ago1:37:34

1:37:34

Lots to cover in the new iteration of the Cinebums Podcast. Timestamps below. https://www.cinebums.com Write to us: cinebumspod@gmail.com Follow us:@cinebums on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cinebums/ Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/cinebums/ 00:00 Intro 08:26 Rundown 10:52 Everybody’s in LA 15:56 Quiet on Set 38:30 Challengers 48:08 Furiosa…

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History and Digital Media: A Discussion with Allison Tourville 38:23

7d ago38:23

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After she earned her BA and MA in history, Allison Tourville decided to pursue a career in social media strategy. For nearly a decade, she worked for Vale Group (formerly Vulcan LLC, founded by the co-founder of Microsoft Paul G. Allen). She is now the Digital Media Director at the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. On Ep. 11, we talked about her cho…

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James Tomkins: Finding the balance to compete over 6 Olympiads 51:01

8d ago51:01

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James Tomkins, a Sport Australia Hall of Fame legend, discusses his career in rowing, including his participation in six Olympic games and winning seven world championship gold medals. Reflecting on the pressure of competing, the importance of teamwork, and the value of taking breaks for longevity in the sport, James also discusses the importance o…

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Faith, Business, and the Nature of Desire: Luke Burgis on René Girard and Mimetic Desire 1:05:49

16d ago1:05:49

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Why do we want what we want? Philosopher, theologian, and literary critic René Girard posits that we draw our desires largely from the people around us, a fact which has implications for everything from how we should plan our careers to the direction of foreign policy. Following a career spanning business, religious discernment, and academia, Luke …

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Umra Omar: Planting seeds of the Safari Doctors & watching them flourish 44:43

15d ago44:43

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Umra Omar's contribution to community and transforming the lives of others is a remarkable story. Born on the remote Patay Island just off the northern coast of Kenya, Umra earned a bachelor's degree in neuroscience and psychology and then a master's degree in social justice and intercultural relations from the world leading institute in Vermont. I…

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More Than Mushrooms: Dr. Greg Mueller Talks About the Fungus Among Us 56:31

16d ago56:31

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Fungi are so much more than JUST mushrooms. Dr. Greg Mueller, former Chief Scientist at the Chicago Botanic Garden and current Chair of the IUCN SSC Fungal Conservation Committee, has a lot to say about the "fungus among us." And, spoiler, he's a FUN GUY! In this episode of the Protect Species Podcast, we explore a world beyond pizza toppings. Fung…

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Allison Elias, "The Rise of Corporate Feminism: Women in the American Office, 1960-1990" (Columbia UP, 2022) 49:26

18d ago49:26

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From the 1960s through the 1990s, the most common job for women in the United States was clerical work. Even as college-educated women obtained greater opportunities for career advancement, occupational segregation by gender remained entrenched. How did feminism in corporate America come to represent the individual success of the executive woman an…

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WORST STAR WARS COMMENTARY EVER 1:02:42

21d ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Title says it all! 0% luck, 0% skill, 0% concentrated power of will, 0% pleasure, and 100% pain! https://www.cinebums.com Write to us: cinebumspod@gmail.com Follow us:@cinebums on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cinebums/ Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/cinebums/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinebums/suppor…

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Wayne Holdsworth lost his teenager and wants to make sure you don't lose yours 28:27

22d ago28:27

28:27

Here at Aleda, we know that you may not feel compelled to listen to a conversation about suicide on your morning commute, or during your run or workout - but we strongly urge you to try today. Why? Because listening to this episode will save lives. Luke's pointed and open discussion with bereaved father, Wayne Holdsworth, contains vital information…

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More Than A Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech 47:14

27d ago47:14

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Today’s book is: More Than A Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech (MIT Press, 2024), by Meredith Broussard. When technology reinforces inequality, it's not just a glitch—it's a signal that we need to redesign our systems to create a more equitable world. The word “glitch” implies an incidental error, as easy to patch up as it …

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Mark Visser: The direct path to overcoming your deepest fears 35:14

28d ago35:14

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How do you go from being deathly afraid of the water, to being one of the world's wildest professional big wave surfers? In this conversation, Australian big wave surfer, author, and mindset coach Mark Visser discusses the journey that has taken him from being afraid of bath time after nearly drowning as a 3-year old to becoming a world-renowned su…

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The Weird and Wonderful World of Wildlife Photography with Joel Sartore 45:34

1M ago45:34

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Renowned wildlife photographer Joel Sartore takes us on an extraordinary journey from his early days in newspaper photography to his groundbreaking work with National Geographic and the ambitious Photo Ark project. Learn how Joel uses innovative techniques, such as black and white backgrounds, to give equal prominence to all creatures, whether they…

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Using History to Better Finance and Build Social Wealth 1:08:23

1M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

Esoteric and frequently disinterested in the public good, financial institutions can be hard to navigate for those seeking to advance social welfare. My Episode 10 guest Paul Katz of the Jain Family Institute is trying to change that by building innovative tools to help visionary leaders in Brazil grow social wealth. During our lively exchange, Pau…

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Mitch Marsh: The Allan Border medallist shares his secrets to success 27:56

1M ago27:56

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This week's guest on the Empowering Leaders podcast is Mitch Marsh, the most recent Alan Border medalist and the current T20 captain of Australia heading into the World Cup. Warm and unbelievably genuine, Mitch has some incredible stories about his path to being his true authentic self and how that has provided him with the happiest and most succes…

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CEO Secrets with Dougal Shaw 53:04

1M ago53:04

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Richard interviews BBC Journalist Dougal Shaw about his book CEO Secrets based on the BBC Series CEO secrets in which he interviewed 100s of CEOs. When Dougal first began as a business journalist at BBC, he wasn’t particularly interested in the topic. Prior to his new career, he was training for doctorate in history. He began creating content for s…

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Tom Mueller, "How to Make a Killing: Blood, Death and Dollars in American Medicine" (Norton, 2023) 1:09:18

1M ago1:09:18

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Dialysis is a medical miracle, a treatment that allows people with kidney failure to live when otherwise they would die. It also provides a captive customer for the dialysis industry, which values the steady revenues that come from critically required long-term care that is guaranteed by the government. Tom Mueller's six year deep dive into the dia…

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Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli: taking a stand against big tech 41:23

1M ago41:23

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After a week of 5 minute radio and television interviews about his campaign 36 Months, celebrated radio host and comedian, Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli, sits down with Luke Darcy for an in depth interview about what really drove him to spearhead this campaign. In this conversation, Wippa opens up about is own battle with severe mental health that gave hi…

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For the Birds: Ornithology as a Gateway into Conservation Biology 52:48

1M ago52:48

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Soaring through the skies of conversation, we welcome our colleague Dr. Sam Ivande, the Bird Conservation Coordinator at the Global Center for Species Survival. He's also a cardinal enthusiast with a wealth of knowledge about birds and community science. In a narrative that spans from personal connections to the environmental significance of our av…

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American Innovation, American Vitality: A Conversation with Chris Buskirk 1:01:09

2M ago1:01:09

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How can we restore America's frontier spirit, foster innovation, and stave off decay? Chris Buskirk sits down to discuss his new book America and the Art of the Possible: Restoring National Vitality in an Age of Decay. Along the way, he delves into the history of innovation from Augustan Rome to the Scottish Enlightenment to Silicon Valley, whether…

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Zoe Kalar: The social app that is free from hate, good for the planet and pays you to play 1:02:03

2M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

A social media app that inspires you, is good for the planet, free from hate, puts money in your wallet and celebrates the good in life - sounds too good to be true, but it isn't! Zoe Kalar is the founder of WeAre8. She is a serial success in the tech entrepreneur world and has achieved incredible things. The biggest issues facing us all are the al…

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Elizabeth O’Brien Ingleson, "Made in China: When US-China Interests Converged to Transform Global Trade" (Harvard UP, 2024) 1:19:56

2M ago1:19:56

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For centuries, the vastness of the Chinese market tempted foreign companies in search of customers. But in the 1970s, when the United States and China ended two decades of Cold War isolation, China’s trade relations veered in a very different direction. In Made in China: When US-China Interests Converged to Transform Global Trade (Harvard Universit…

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Geva Mentor: Between the international netball court and the board room 32:26

2M ago32:26

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Geva Mentor is a legend of world netball. In this candid and at times wildly funny conversation, Geva talks about the routines she has in place to execute her role as a captain and a leader and the similarities and synergy she finds between the sporting field, the corporate world and the boardroom. Geva's yet another visualiser, a trend we've seen …

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Kevin Woodson, "The Black Ceiling: How Race Still Matters in the Elite Workplace" (U Chicago Press, 2023) 37:22

2M ago37:22

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America's elite law firms, investment banks, and management consulting firms are known for grueling hours, low odds of promotion, and personnel practices that push out any employees who don't advance. While most people who begin their careers in these institutions leave within several years, work there is especially difficult for Black professional…

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Monkey Magic: How Fanny Cornejo is Helping Rewild the Andes 38:12

2M ago38:12

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From the moment Fanny Cornejo cradled a rescued baby howler monkey, her path in life became clear. Fanny, a dedicated primatologist and founder of Yunkawasi, shares her transformative journey and the conservation efforts she spearheads in Peru. Delving beyond adorable primate encounters, Fanny paints a vivid picture of the intersection between cons…

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Scott Pape: The Barefoot Investor on how we should talk to kids about household finance 24:38

2M ago24:38

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If there’s anyone who knows the devastating impact that the current cost of living crisis is having on Australians, it’s Scott Pape. As our first-ever returning guest, Scott talks to us about all things money, including how to talk to our kids when we’re struggling financially, how much money you need to be happy and much more. There is something i…

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Mental Health Break Movies 1:32:25

2M ago1:32:25

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In this episode, we talk about movies we watch when we need to keep our mental health in check! https://www.cinebums.com Write to us: cinebumspod@gmail.com Follow us:@cinebums on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cinebums/ Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/cinebums/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinebums/support…

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History, Data Science and Journeys of Discovery with Francisco Ramos 1:00:48

2M ago1:00:48

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I had the pleasure of talking to Francisco Ramos about how his study of history shaped his approach to data science, and public policy, and his efforts to scale institutionally driven social change. For Francisco, immersion in history began as a personal project of self-discovery. It evolved into a set of tools that he uses and perfects to understa…

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Jennifer M. Black, "Branding Trust: Advertising and Trademarks in Nineteenth-Century America" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2023) 56:46

2M ago56:46

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In the early nineteenth century, the American commercial marketplace was a chaotic, unregulated environment in which knock-offs and outright frauds thrived. Appearances could be deceiving, and entrepreneurs often relied on their personal reputations to close deals and make sales. Rapid industrialization and expanding trade routes opened new markets…

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Johanna Griggs: How to call out bad behaviour calmly 59:44

2M ago59:44

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Johanna Griggs is one of the most loved and respected figures in Australian television history. She was the first Australian woman to solely host an Olympic games and has been a mainstay of Channel Seven's, Olympic and Paralympic coverage for more than two decades. As a 16-year-old, Johanna Griggs won a Commonwealth Games bronze medal in the a hund…

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Adia Harvey Wingfield, "Gray Areas: How the Way We Work Perpetuates Racism and What We Can Do to Fix It" (Amistad Press, 2023) 46:24

2M ago46:24

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Labor and race have shared a complex, interconnected history in America. For decades, key aspects of work—from getting a job to workplace norms to advancement and mobility—ignored and failed Black people. While explicit discrimination no longer occurs, and organizations make internal and public pledges to honor and achieve “diversity,” inequities p…

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From JAWS to Conservation: Dr. Rima Jabado Reveals the Real Threat to Our Oceans 43:09

2M ago43:09

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Dive beneath the surface with us as we bring to light the enchanting and perilous world of sharks, alongside the indomitable shark conservationist Dr. Rima Jabado. She's not just making waves; she's here to guide us through the blue abyss, unraveling myths and broadcasting a clarion call for the protection of these majestic creatures. Our conversat…

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Movie Workplaces We Want to Work In 1:20:43

3M ago1:20:43

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In this episode, we talk about movie workplaces in which we would like to work. Check it out. https://www.cinebums.com Write to us: cinebumspod@gmail.com Follow us:@cinebums on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cinebums/ Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/cinebums/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinebums/support…

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Teri Ann Finneman et al., "Reviving Rural News: Transforming the Business Model of Community Journalism in the US and Beyond" (Routledge, 2024) 42:28

3M ago42:28

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Based on extensive research into weekly rural publishers and rural readers, Reviving Rural News: Transforming the Business Model of Community Journalism in the US and Beyond (Routledge, 2024) outlines a mode of practice by which small publications can stay financially sound and combat the rise of "news deserts." This book argues that publishers mus…

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Craig Fitzgibbon: why 'Sleeping On It' is the worst advice. 36:32

3M ago36:32

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Humble and endearingly self-aware, Craig Fitzgibbon is constantly acquiring knowledge to continue mastering the art of coaching. In this conversation, the multi-premiership winning coach and player talks about overcoming the challenges you'll face when trying to have the discipline to stay the course on whatever philosophy you’ve chosen The Head Co…

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Devoted Kids Episode 10. Challenge Christian Camp 14:54

3M ago14:54

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Join us as we celebrate our 10th episode of Devoted Kids by interviewing two special Pastors who are not only instrumental in our daily lives as young people but also help coordinate the events at the summer church camp we attend, Challenge Christian Camp coming up soon June 17th to June 21st.

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Kendrick Perkins, Sam Mitchell, Ann Meyers Drysdale, Frank Mitchell, & Randy Mueller (ep. 430) 1:46:00

3M ago1:46:00

1:46:00

With the NBA playoffs and NFL Draft right around the corner Darren 'Doogie' Wolfson sat down to chat about the latest scoops plus other notable Minnesota sports news on this latest episode. Guests include ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins on the Timberwolves' playoff matchup against the Suns, former Wolves player and coach Sam Mitchell, Women's Basketb…

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Peter Cappelli, "The Future of the Office: Work from Home, Remote Work, and the Hard Choices We All Face" (Wharton School Press, 2021) 56:25

3M ago56:25

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The COVID-19 pandemic forced an unprecedented experiment that reshaped white-collar work and turned remote work into a kind of new normal. Now comes the hard part. Many employees want to continue that normal and keep working remotely, and most at least want the ability to work occasionally from home. But for employers, the benefits of employees wor…

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Adam Schwab: Bringing people back to the office to boost their mental health 58:44

3M ago58:44

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Adam Schwab is the founder and CEO of Luxury Escapes, an online travel booking platform with a reputation for excellent workplace culture. In this conversation Adam discusses his journey from mergers and acquisitions lawyer to successful entrepreneur and talks us through some of his routines, such as intermittent fasting and being a vegetarian, and…

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Return of the Movie Bender 1:35:54

3M ago1:35:54

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Jon and Luke bring back the Movie Bender. You won't believe what happens next. https://www.cinebums.com Write to us: cinebumspod@gmail.com Follow us:@cinebums on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cinebums/ Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/cinebums/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinebums/support…

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Wetland Wonders and Mayfly Missions with Conservationist Dr. Luke Jacobus 47:50

3M ago47:50

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Discover the ephemeral beauty of mayflies and the pressing need to conserve our precious wetlands with Dr. Luke Jacobus, whose boundless enthusiasm for Ephemeroptera and Indiana's wetland ecosystems shines brightly in our latest conversation. As we wander through his journey from a curious child enthralled by the natural world to a professor and re…

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Polar Bears on Thin Ice: Navigating Climate Change and Conservation with Dr. Steve Amstrup 56:32

3M ago56:32

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Venture into the frozen realm of the Arctic with Dr. Steve Amstrup, a leading authority on polar bears, as we explore the profound impact of climate change on these iconic predators. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Amstrup draws from his extensive fieldwork experience, highlighting the urgent challenges posed by melting sea ice and the behavioral …

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In the Footsteps of Giants: Charting the Course of Elephant Conservation 45:54

3M ago45:54

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Have you ever dreamt of sporting an elephant's trunk for a day, or perhaps fluttering around with butterfly wings? Our playful musings on such animal appendages kick off a journey into the heart of elephant conservation with Vivek Menon. The founder and executive director of the Wildlife Trust of India and chair of the Asian Elephant Specialist Gro…

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NASA Astronaut Tim Kopra: Building the new international space station 35:20

3M ago35:20

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Tim Kopra is a former US Army Colonel and NASA astronaut and now the CEO of Starlab, a joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus. Incredibly, Starlab is the company is designing, building, and will eventually operate a new commercial space station in collaboration with NASA. In this conversation, you'll hear Tim's thoughts on Elon Musk, the ex…

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Humor Meets Habitat: Blending Science, Silliness, and Serious Conservation Issues 3:26

3M ago3:26

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Unlock the secrets of successful conservation efforts and witness the collision of science, humor, and hope as we engage with some of the sharpest minds in the ecological arena. Co-hosts Dr. Monni Böhm and Justin Birkhoff invite you to eavesdrop on their banter with conservation heavyweights like Dr. Steve Amstrup, Dr. Rima Jabado, Dr. Vivek Menon,…

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Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway, "The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market" (Bloomsbury. 2023) 1:03:28

3M ago1:03:28

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In their bestselling book Merchants of Doubt, Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway revealed the origins of climate change denial. Now, in The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market (Bloomsbury. 2023), they unfold the truth about another disastrous dogma: the “magic of the marketplace.” In the early 20th …

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Cultural Insights, Historical Perspectives and Business Strategy with Charles Halvorson 1:03:57

3M ago1:03:57

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On this episode of "Practical History," I talk with Charles Halvorson, a history PhD, author, and business strategist. With experience that spans work at the boutique cultural consultancy Gemic and the global strategy firm Accenture (where he is currently helping accelerate the energy transition with utilities and other energy ecosystem partners), …

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LIVE from SportNXT 2024: The Power of Collaborative Learning 38:57

3M ago38:57

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An NBA Winning coach, AFL Premiership coach, A-League Winner and Cricket World Cup Winner come together live to share their experience of the Aleda Connect program. Moderated by Luke Darcy at the 2024 SportNXT Conference, hear exactly how these wildly successful leaders are unlocking the power of collaborative learning. It's a fascinating discussio…

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