Best Two Think Minimum Podcasts (2024)

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EP 57. Back from Vacation 37:06

9d ago37:06

37:06

This week, Urban is back from vacation and has been rather busy working on FPC Ink. At the time of release, I can already tell you that I regret the things I suggested in this episode. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site …

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Washington state and counties square off over juvenile rehabilitation closures 3:53

17d ago3:53

3:53

One issue: DCYF’s transfer of 43 men in their early 20s from Green Hill to an adult prison.By Ann Dornfeld

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Boeing chooses a new CEO, who reportedly plans to lead company from Seattle area 5:46

12d ago5:46

5:46

‘In symbolic terms, it would be enormous for this area. It would mean reversing mistakes that have been made over 20 years.’ -Dominic Gates on Boeing newsBy Kim Malcolm

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Omelet with a side of Bach: Kenji López-Alt’s experimental cooking performance 3:41

25d ago3:41

3:41

By Ruby de Luna

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NPR host, check. Cabaret singer, check. Reality TV show host? Ari Shapiro does it all 8:00

2M ago8:00

8:00

The NPR All Things Considered co-host told us about hosting Season Two of the Netflix series "The Mole."By Kim Malcolm

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Does the US Supreme Court ruling on public camping bans criminalize homelessness? 7:03

2M ago7:03

7:03

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that cities can ban camping and sleeping in public, even if there is no shelter to send them to, overturning a previous ruling that has guided cities' approaches to homelessness for years.By Kate Walters

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Auburn cop found guilty of murder in 2019 death of Jesse Sarey 3:22

2M ago3:22

3:22

Jeffrey Nelson, an Auburn police officer who was charged for shooting and killing Jesse Sarey, 26, in 2019, was found guilty of murder and assault on Thursday. Nelson is the first officer in Washington state to be convicted under a new legal standard for holding cops accountable for using deadly force.…

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In stunning reversal, Auburn officer won’t testify at his murder trial 3:22

2M ago3:22

3:22

Police officer Jeffrey Nelson will not testify in the murder trial against himBy Ashley Hiruko

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Washington officials plan to release abortion pill stockpile after SCOTUS upholds access 4:13

2M ago4:13

4:13

Washington officials say after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone Thursday, the state will start to release its stockpile of the drug. But it’s unclear whether the state will renew that stockpile if the medication faces additional federal challenges.By Jeanie Lindsay

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50 years of Pride in Seattle: The early days of the LGBTQ+ fight for acceptance 8:10

2M ago8:10

8:10

This first Pride, though big in spirit, was minuscule compared to what it has become today.By Paige Browning

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The Economics of AI: Prediction Machines and Their Impact with Ajay Agrawal 55:09

2M ago55:09

55:09

The Economics of AI: Prediction Machines and Their Impact with Ajay Agrawal by Technology Policy InstituteBy Technology Policy Institute

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Poet Maggie Smith's search for self, understanding, and human connection 8:04

3M ago8:04

8:04

Poet Maggie Smith will read from and talk about her work on June 8 at Hugo House.By Paige Browning

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The Red Chador and 'the fabulousness of being a Muslim woman' 5:22

3M ago5:22

5:22

‘She is sparkling, she is shiny, she is not somebody to fear. Let her have her moment. Let her have her dance.’ - Anida Yoeu AliBy Kim Malcolm

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Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz out; former Sheriff Sue Rahr interim 4:10

3M ago4:10

4:10

Updated at 1 p.m. 5/29/2024By Ashley Hiruko

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EP 56. Indecisiveness and Carpal Tunnel 34:34

3M ago34:34

34:34

This week, the guys stick to their schedule, record an episode on time, and manage to get off topic so many times that it was both really easy and really hard to pick a title for this one. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a s…

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Seattle City Council delays decision to roll back gig worker minimum wage 3:53

3M ago3:53

3:53

The Seattle City Council postponed a planned vote Tuesday over a controversial proposal to roll back a gig worker minimum wage that was put in place earlier this year.By Ruby de Luna

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Why are women choosing the bear in the #manvsbear debate? 7:14

3M ago7:14

7:14

Seattle Times columnist Naomi Ishisaka talks about the origins and impacts of a recent social media stormBy Kim Malcolm

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UW biochemistry professor makes list of top 100 global health leaders 4:43

3M ago4:43

4:43

Professor David Baker used to say that protein design was on the ‘lunatic fringe’ of biochemistry. Now, he’s on the TIME100 Health list.By Kim Malcolm

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Melinda French Gates and the unique qualities of women’s philanthropy 4:59

3M ago4:59

4:59

Researcher expects French Gates 'will continue to focus on gender equity and women's empowerment.'By Kim Malcolm

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AI Accountability Policy with Ellen P. Goodman 38:23

3M ago38:23

38:23

In this episode of Two Think Minimum, Ellen P. Goodman, a distinguished professor of law at Rutgers Law School and former Senior Advisor for Algorithmic Justice at NTIA, U.S. Department of Commerce discusses artificial intelligence accountability policy. The podcast revolves around the NTIA AI Accountability Policy Report, which was released in Mar…

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Pro-Palestine protesters to disband UW encampment in Seattle after university makes concessions 5:38

3M ago5:38

5:38

Agreement signals campus protest tents will be coming down soonBy Paige Browning

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Auburn cop's murder trial starts: Defense confirms he'll testify, 1 juror dismissed over undisclosed witness connection 5:02

3M ago5:02

5:02

The long-awaited murder trial of Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson got off to a rocky start Thursday.By Amy Radil

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A power move: Northwest companies charge toward battery tech revolution 4:04

3M ago4:04

4:04

Electricity demand in Washington state is about to grow dramatically, as we shift away from fossil fuels. That means we’re going to need better batteries – and a lot more of them. Companies in Washington State are racing to become leaders in this growing industry.By Joshua McNichols

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What it’s like to bop around the country with POTUS? An NPR pool reporter filled us in 5:02

3M ago5:02

5:02

‘It's hard not to think of how historic it is to be on a plane like Air Force One.’ – NPR’s Elena MooreBy Kim Malcolm

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In Burien, 'the soap opera continues' as quarrels grow over city's camping ban 4:50

3M ago4:50

4:50

Each day in Burien seems to bring a new uproar between city officials and the King County Sheriff’s Office over the city’s camping ban. Meanwhile, people await an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling on whether camping bans violate the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment when they don’t come with offers of available shelter…

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20 Seattle elementary schools could be closed due to budget crisis 4:48

4M ago4:48

4:48

District officials have not said which schools will be on the chopping block — a list is expected to be released in June — but they say K-5 students would be better accommodated if the district downsized to 50 elementary schools, down from more than 70 schools.By Sami West

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University of Washington won’t cut ties with Boeing, president says, despite protests 4:49

3M ago4:49

4:49

‘She was very direct. She said, we will not end this relationship because, essentially, you couldn't replace all the support that the company has given the university over the years.’ -Mike ReicherBy Kim Malcolm

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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Competition Policy with Catherine Tucker 39:46

3M ago39:46

39:46

In this episode of Two Think Minimum, MIT Professor Catherine Tucker discusses her research on competition policy and artificial intelligence. The discussion focuses on how AI's unique cost structures differs from that of traditional digital economics, how economists think about AI, and the implications of AI for competition policy and antitrust en…

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AI should be used in class, not feared. That’s the message of these Seattle area teachers 4:14

4M ago4:14

4:14

Earlier this year, Washington became the fifth state in the country to issue guidance on using AI in school. Some teachers had already started using artificial intelligence to improve their assignments, engage students, and save time.By Sami West

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The 'Better FAFSA' was not, but the University of Washington says it's getting there 4:54

3M ago4:54

4:54

‘In the long term, we think that families really are going to benefit from this.’By Kim Malcolm

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Congressional Silence, Agency Power, and the Chevron Doctrine with Caroline Cecot 52:27

4M ago52:27

52:27

In this episode of Two Think Minimum, Caroline Cecot, an associate professor of law at Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, talks about her recent article "The Meaning of ‘Silence.’" The discussion focuses on the potential consequences of narrowing the applicability of the Chevron doctrine and consequences on the major questions do…

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Washington’s border waters are on the cusp of a major rise in oil tanker traffic 5:46

4M ago5:46

5:46

‘Money Talks is one of the takeaways you could have from this. In the case of Canada now, when push comes to shove, a major province in the country depends on this industry as critical to their future growth.’ -Tom BanseBy Tom Banse

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What would a ban on non-compete clauses mean for tech companies in Washington state? 4:37

4M ago4:37

4:37

If the proposed rule change goes into effect, it would change the way companies like Microsoft and Amazon do business.By Kim Malcolm

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Counting down to ‘All Aboard!’ East Link: And it still has that new (light rail) car smell 5:30

4M ago5:30

5:30

King County councilmember Claudia Balducci pushed for the long-awaited opening. She’s ready to celebrate Saturday’s launchBy Kim Malcolm

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Leave the imported shrimp, take the local bivalves: sustainable seafood choices 4:23

4M ago4:23

4:23

UW professor Jessica Gephart shares insights into the global and local seafood tradeBy Kim Malcolm

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UW football player accused of raping two women pleads not guilty 5:53

4M ago5:53

5:53

University of Washington running back Tylin Rogers pleaded not guilty Thursday morning to one count of rape in the second degree and one count of rape in third degree.By Katie Campbell

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As internet privacy law advances, questions raised about Senator Cantwell’s powerful role 5:42

4M ago5:42

5:42

Recent Washington Post reporting uncovered complaints that U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, a Washington Democrat, has been a roadblock to actually getting an internet privacy law on the books.By Kim Malcolm

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Seattle police lieutenant condemns Chief Diaz, says he enables department ‘serial harasser’ 4:12

4M ago4:12

4:12

KUOW's Kim Malcolm talks to investigative reporter Ashley Hiruko about the allegations.By Ashley Hiruko

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Only murders in the roost: What springtime means for Seattle-area crow 'slumber party' 5:31

4M ago5:31

5:31

Before they return to their individual territories in early spring, many local crows can be found roosting together in the thousands in spots like the UW Bothell campus near State Route 522.By Kim Malcolm

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FTC Actions on Antitrust Reforms with Ginger Jin and Liad Wagman 43:42

5M ago43:42

43:42

FTC Actions on Antitrust Reforms with Ginger Jin and Liad Wagman by Technology Policy InstituteBy Technology Policy Institute

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These Seattle area brewers want to change beer's bro image 4:00

5M ago4:00

4:00

Beer brewing has a reputation of being for bros with beards. But long ago, beer making was women’s work. Now, a growing number of Seattle area women are reclaiming that heritage.By Ruby de Luna

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After visiting space herself, former NASA astronaut educates future STEM stars in Seattle 6:53

5M ago6:53

6:53

According to NASA, just 280 people have visited the International Space Station. Dottie Metcalf-Lindenberger was one of them.By Kim Malcolm

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With pennies on the dollar and surprise notices, this nonprofit clears Washingtonians' medical debt 3:58

5M ago3:58

3:58

This nonprofit raises funding to pay off people’s medical debt — oftentimes without their prior knowledge. Now the group is partnering with a Seattle business owner to help some of the 400,000 Washingtonians who collectively owe roughly $4.2 billion worth of medical debt.By Diana Opong

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Boeing's next CEO should relocate to Seattle, analyst says 6:18

5M ago6:18

6:18

‘I think this is a case of the hole kept getting deeper for Boeing, and the board decided to stop digging.’ -Bill SaporitoBy Kim Malcolm

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Navigating Technological Change: TikTok, AI Bias, and Societal Adjustments with Megan McArdle 53:13

5M ago53:13

53:13

The latest episode of the TPI Two Think Minimum podcast featured guest Megan McArdle, discussing pressing issues at the intersection of technology and society. The podcast covered several topics related to technology, policy, and societal impact, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of the implications of technological advancements and re…

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Growing Threats to Wireless Communications and How to Address Them 42:57

5M ago42:57

42:57

Growing Threats to Wireless Communications and How to Address Them by Technology Policy InstituteBy Technology Policy Institute

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10 years after Oso landslide, a new memorial is a gathering place for remembrance 7:23

5M ago7:23

7:23

It’s been 10 years since a massive landslide near the small village of Oso in Snohomish County killed 43 people, wiped out an entire neighborhood, and buried State Route 530 in mud. It was the deadliest landslide in U.S. history.By Kim Malcolm

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The quest to find and photograph a historic Seattle mansion that may soon face demolition 4:51

5M ago4:51

4:51

Writer and amateur historian Jean Sherrard tells us about a Denny family mansion that may be on the chopping blockBy Rob Wood

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The high school drama program that helped launch Oscar hopeful Lily Gladstone sees its funding cut in half 4:59

5M ago4:59

4:59

‘There are some kids that all you need to do is expose them to things and they do the rest. And I feel that way about Lily.’ -former teacher Stephen MerlinoBy Paige Browning

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New golden eagle to provide Yakama Nation with sacred ceremonial feathers 3:54

6M ago3:54

3:54

Golden eagle feathers are sacred in many cultures. The Yakama Nation aviary is now home to a 1-year old golden eagle. That’s a big deal because it’s hard to get those feathers legally from the federally protected birds.By Courtney Flatt

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