Best Veteran S Promise Podcasts (2024)

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My Great Grandfather’s War: AEF 30th Division and 119th Infantry Regiment with David Brady 1:00:36

30m ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Former Tennessee Park Ranger David Brady comes on the podcast to speak further on the AEF’s 30th Division, its 119th Infantry Regiment, and his great grandfather–a Doughboy who saw action with those units. The BFWWP is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattlesoftheFirstWorldWarPodcast. Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through…

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Europe has voted – What does the rightward shift mean for energy? 16:33

30m ago16:33

16:33

Right-wing parties have made gains in the EU parliamentary elections this past week, but a coalition of centrists remains likely. Correspondent Camilla Naschert tells host Taylor Kuykendall what the result means for energy policymaking in the 27-member bloc. The main message: Net zero is still on, but the pace of climate lawmaking may slow in comin…

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How LLMs Will and Won't Work for Healthcare in Africa 36:13

1h ago36:13

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There's a lot of hype about what generative AI and LLMs like ChatGPT will do to improve healthcare in Africa and around the world - but is it going to work? Today we sit down with the team running the largest study ever done on how LLMs will - and won't - work for healthcare in Africa. Tobi Olatunji, Founder and CEO of Intron Health, speaks with Bi…

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Blockchain's Promise • Sheila Warren 31:48

3h ago31:48

31:48

Crypto Council for Innovation CEO Sheila Warren breaks down crypto, Web3, and blockchain once and for all. She and Niki discuss crypto’s future on Capitol Hill and how it might impact this election season, the critical role blockchain has in making AI more transparent, and why you might already have a Web3 mindset. “Things like authenticity, tracki…

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Increasing electric vehicle range with new semiconductor technology 13:47

8h ago13:47

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In this episode of Energy Evolution, host Taylor Kuykendall interviews Dan Brdar, the CEO of Ideal Power. Ideal Power is developing a bidirectional semiconductor power switch with a wide range of applications, including electric vehicles, renewable energy and datacenters. The technology enhances energy efficiency and is starting to gain traction in…

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Tannenberg - Complete Destruction 26:17

7d ago26:17

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This is a release of a former Patreon-only episode. Elements of the German 8th Army push to outflank and encircle the Russian 2nd Army, while outmaneuvered Russian soldiers fight desperately yet resolutely. The Russian 2nd Army is surrounded, sealing their fate. The only tactical victory of the First World War ends in a stunning Russian defeat. Mor…

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Microreactors promise nuclear power anywhere, deliverable by truck 17:31

20d ago17:31

17:31

Today's episode of Energy Evolution, your podcast for all things energy transition, focuses on small micronuclear reactors and their role in the energy transition. Our guest, Jay Yu, is the founder of Nano Nuclear Energy. Their products include microreactors, which produce one to 20 megawatts of thermal energy that can be used directly as heat or c…

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AI Mythbusting • Nikki Pope (NVIDIA) 26:19

9d ago26:19

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NVIDIA’s Head of AI & Legal Ethics, Nikki Pope, talks about why how we talk about artificial intelligence matters and why making the tech representative of more people is important. She and Niki break down some of the myths surrounding the tech and re-examine what regulators should be focused on when they think of “existential threat” and AI. Spoil…

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Bridging the gap between conventional energy resources and newer technologies 24:18

21d ago24:18

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In this episode of Energy Evolution, host Taylor Kuykendall sits down with Emily Easley, CEO of Novus Energy Advisors. Emily, who hails from the Texas oil and gas fields, now works in the world of renewable energy. During their conversation, Taylor and Emily delve into the topic of bridging the gap between conventional fuels and new energy technolo…

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AI for Health, Part 2: A Step Ahead 42:29

17d ago42:29

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How do global actors stay one step ahead of the risks posed by AI for health? In Part 2 of our 3-part series on AI for Health, we dive deeper to see what’s going on inside the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) to safeguard the future. Today’s lineup includes: * Dr. Sam Oti of the International …

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AEF 2nd Corps, 27th & 30th Divisions with Historian Pat Gang 1:26:42

1M ago1:26:42

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Historian Pat Gang comes on the podcast to discuss the AEF 2nd Corps, the 27th (New York National Guard) and 30th (Tennessee National Guard) Divisions. Pat’s musings on football and history can be found here: https://www.volnation.com/forum/members/onemangang.535/ The BFWWP is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattlesoftheFirstWorldWarPodcast. An…

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Venture capital arm of mining giant Vale hunting for sustainable mining tech 27:19

29d ago27:19

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In this episode of Energy Evolution, Taylor Kuykendall interviews Bruno Arcadier, head of Vale Ventures, the venture capital arm of international mining giant Vale. Vale Ventures aims to invest in cutting-edge technologies that will revolutionize the mining industry and make it more sustainable. The mining sector plays a critical role in the energy…

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Archer Aviation Takes Off • Adam Goldstein 29:14

1M ago29:14

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Archer Aviation Founder and CEO, Adam Goldstein, joins Niki in the studio to talk about why, after years of flying cars being science fiction, the eVTOL industry is taking off now, how coordination with the FAA is critical to American dominance in the industry, and what the future of travel looks like. He lays out a future in which flying cars will…

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Maintaining reliability in the face of an increasingly complex US power grid 31:05

29d ago31:05

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As utilities grapple with how best to expand the US electric grid to improve reliability and support technologies like electric vehicles, they’re turning to a host of technologies like grid storage and AI that can help with planning and managing new demands. On this week’s episode, co-host Taylor Kuykendall and correspondent Camellia Moors speak wi…

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Ann Hood’s “The Stolen Child:” A Short Review 6:43

1M ago6:43

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A short review of Ann Hood’s “The Stolen Child,” a new book to be released in May 2024. Book link here: https://www.annhood.us/ Order it from your local bookstore so that you support your local businesses. The BFWWP is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattlesoftheFirstWorldWarPodcast. Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through…

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Space-based solar: Vast promises and major challenges 34:06

1M ago34:06

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Capturing solar energy in space promises 24/7 renewable energy at a competitive cost. But to get space solar to scale, scientists and engineers need to tackle questions around technology management in space, social acceptance of power beaming and ground infrastructure, as well as financing hurdles. On this week's episode of Energy Evolution, report…

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AI for Health, Part 1: Promise and Perils 1:01:28

2M ago1:01:28

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With the mind-bending pace at which artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way we work and live, healthcare organizations are asking themselves: what do I need to know today to seize this opportunity? In this episode, experts from the World Health Organization, IDInsight, and Reach Digital Health unpack the promise and perils of AI for health…

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A NewNet • Frank McCourt 22:36

2M ago22:36

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Philanthropist and author of ‘Our Biggest Fight’, Frank McCourt sits down with Niki in the studio to lay out his vision for a decentralized internet. He shares why Project Liberty is focused on personhood online instead of data privacy, why a digital bill of rights is not the answer, and shares his optimism for technologists’ ability to build a bet…

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Tannenberg - Flank and Collision 38:42

2M ago38:42

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This is a release of a former Patreon-only episode. The German 8th Army receives two new leaders: Hindenburg and Ludendorff. They rush to stave off the Russian 2nd Army’s invasion from Russian Poland to the south. A classic battle of maneuver, modernized with modern weapons and heavy casualties, plays out. Corps, divisions, and brigades collide wit…

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The New Ypres League with Roger Steward & Prof Mark Connelly 55:23

2M ago55:23

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Ypres Battlefield Tours guide and author Roger Steward joins Professor Mark Connelly of the University of Kent, Canterbury, to discuss a new remembrance project: the New Ypres League. A remembrance project aimed at preserving the memory of soldiers from all nations who fell in the Ypres Salient during the Great War, the New Ypres League is based on…

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The century-old US law complicating offshore wind goals 23:48

1M ago23:48

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A maritime law from 1920 prevents non-US ships from operating in and out of US ports. The problem for offshore wind? There are no large turbine installation ships under US flag yet. In this episode of Energy Evolution, we hear from industry experts how the Jones Act affects a fledgling offshore wind buildout and how developers found workarounds to …

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Quick Tech Takes • Surveillance, TikTok & Robots 19:52

2M ago19:52

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Corporate Counsel at Google, Kat Mauler, sits down with Niki in the Tech’ed Up studio to talk about what’s moving fast in tech news. They break down big legislative moves in Congress with the expansion of FISA Section 702 adding extra surveillance remit to the US government, the TikTok divestiture bill dominating the headlines - and why it’s not a …

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How renewables and AI drive cyber threats for utilities 26:25

2M ago26:25

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Cyber threats are mounting for utilities' critical infrastructure assets globally. If used by savvy hackers, AI also provides new tools for those trying to disrupt power supply or extract data. Decentralization of assets through the rollout of renewables is growing the attack vector for malign actors, NERC SVP Manny Cancel tells Energy Evolution co…

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Profiles in Tech: Fighting Online Hate • Imran Ahmed 19:41

2M ago19:41

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The CEO and Founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, Imran Ahmed, joins Niki in the studio to talk about what his recent win against Elon Musk means for the proliferation of hate speech online. He and Niki debate who has moral responsibility for online hate but both agree the current climate is untenable. “CCDH advocates a market regulato…

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A Review of “Pershing’s Tankers: Personal Accounts of the AEF Tank Corps in World War I,” edited by Lawrence M. Kaplan 31:44

2M ago31:44

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A review of Lawrence Kaplan’s new book, “Pershing’s Tankers: Personal Accounts of the AEF Tank Corps in World War I,” and a couple of excerpts from men of the AEF 301st Tank Battalion. Book link here: https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?keys=Pershing%27s+Tankers Order it from your local bookstore so that you support your local businesses. The BF…

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Catching up with Innovators throughout the battery materials supply chain 24:08

2M ago24:08

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Wrapping up the series of episodes featuring interviews gathered at CERAWeek by S&P Global, co-host of Energy Evolution Taylor Kuykendall shares bits of conversations with executives from new, innovative companies across different parts of the battery materials supply chain. Guests on this episode are: Gabi Knesel, a senior vice president at Locus …

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Quick Tech Takes • Privacy Legislation & Tech's AI Data Race 21:10

2M ago21:10

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Corporate Counsel at Google, Kat Mauler, joins Niki for a D.C. insider take on the latest tech headlines. They talk AI’s insatiable appetite for data and the landmark bipartisan data privacy bill making waves this week. Added bonus, zombie attacks in the Terms & Conditions and the sad trombone sounds of Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” tech. “You always wa…

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National Grid, Portland General Electric CEOs share thoughts on the energy transition 34:26

3M ago34:26

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Energy Evolution continues to showcase interviews with influential leaders in the energy transition after co-host Taylor Kuykendall returned from CERAWeek 2024 by S&P Global, the company's flagship energy conference. In this episode of the Energy Evolution podcast, Maria Pope, President and CEO of Portland General Electric, and John Pettigrew, CEO …

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Profiles in Tech: Put Yourself in The Room • Jill Hazelbaker (Uber) 30:35

3M ago30:35

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SVP of Marketing and Public Affairs at Uber, Jill Hazelbaker, shares lessons learned from her career at the comms helm of John McCain’s presidential campaign, to jumping in head-first at Google, to what keeps her engaged and energized at Uber. “...most companies get a honeymoon period, and you would be very wise to use it to think about those argum…

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Svante CEOs on the future of carbon capture 34:58

3M ago34:58

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Energy Evolution continues to showcase interviews with influential leaders in the energy transition after co-host Taylor Kuykendall returned from CERAWeek 2024 by S&P Global, the company's flagship energy conference. For this episode, Taylor sat down with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America CEO Takajiro Ishikawa and Svante President and CEO Claude …

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Tannenberg - Stallupönen and Gumbinnen 40:29

3M ago40:29

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This is a release of a former Patreon-only episode. The Germans and Russians are ready to fight, and each gives battle. The Russian 1st Army invades East Prussia from the east, and meets German 8th Army forces at Stallupönen. Both sides clash again at Gumbinnen, where the Germans suffer a stinging defeat that sets off a panic within 8th Army headqu…

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Catching up with the CEO behind the largest clean energy infrastructure project in US history 25:25

3M ago25:25

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Energy Evolution continues to showcase interviews with influential leaders in the energy transition as co-host Taylor Kuykendall returns from CERAWeek 2024, by S&P Global, the company's flagship energy conference. In this episode, we talk with Hunter Armistead, the CEO of Pattern Energy. Pattern Energy is developing SunZia Wind and Transmission to …

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Quick Tech Takes • U.S. v. Apple & "The Rewiring of Childhood" 23:58

3M ago23:58

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Founder and CEO of the Chamber of Progress, Adam Kovacevich, joins Niki for a rapid-fire take on the latest tech headlines. They dive into the latest Big Tech anti-trust litigation and have a candid talk about childhood in the smartphone era. “Apple hasn't done anything in the U.S. differently than in Europe. So it's peculiarly American that we've …

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Energy transition insights from a former DOE Secretary and the COP24 President 37:57

3M ago37:57

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Energy Evolution continues to showcase interviews with influential leaders in the energy transition as co-host Taylor Kuykendall returns from CERAWeek 2024, by S&P Global, the company's flagship energy conference. On this episode, we start with a chat with Ernest Moniz, former US energy secretary under the Obama administration, and now president an…

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Curbing emissions in the oil and gas industry 18:01

3M ago18:01

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This week, Energy Evolution reports from CERAWeek, S&P Global's flagship energy conference. Today’s conversation is with Colin Parfitt, vice president of Midstream at Chevron Corporation. Parfitt discussed Chevron’s approach to cutting carbon emissions intensity in the oil and gas business amid growing energy demand, the role of liquified natural g…

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Virtual power plants and the future electric grid 15:05

3M ago15:05

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This week, Energy Evolution reports from CERAWeek, S&P Global's flagship energy conference. Today’s conversation is with Meghan Nutting, executive vice president of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Sunnova Energy. Virtual power plants (VPPs) can help manage grid demand and support electrification, Nutting told podcast co-host Taylor Kuykendall …

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"Regulatory Hacking" • Evan Burfield 23:42

3M ago23:42

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Head of Strategy at The Future US, Evan Burfield, joins Niki with an update on how hacking the regulatory environment for start-ups has changed over the last few years. They take a deep dive into minerals and bioeconomy tech, talk human brain interfaces, and how building coalitions is essential to being strategic in approaching Washington. “The Dep…

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Commodities leave crisis era as demand booms, economist says 38:33

3M ago38:33

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This week, Energy Evolution reports from CERAWeek, S&P Global's flagship energy conference. While the event has become increasingly focused on the energy transition, one commodity trading house says the good times for fossil fuels are far from over. Demand for oil and gas, as well as key metals such as copper, is set to grow across most global mark…

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AI is changing the energy system, putting premium on flexibility 19:17

3M ago19:17

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This week, Energy Evolution reports from CERAWeek, S&P Global's flagship energy conference. Our first conversation from the 'Super Bowl of energy' is with Arshad Mansoor, president of the Electric Power Research Institute. With AI changing the energy landscape at lightning speed, grid flexibility is increasingly indispensable, Mansoor tells podcast…

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Previewing 2024 cleantech trends ahead of CERAWeek 2024 20:58

3M ago20:58

20:58

Energy Evolution podcast co-host Taylor Kuykendall interviews researchers behind S&P Global Commodity Insights' Top Ten Cleantech Trends in 2024 for insight into what might be at the front of mind as energy leaders from around the world converge in Houston for CERAWeek 2024. This show's guests are Cormac Gilligan, an associate director at S&P Globa…

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Quick Tech Takes • TikTok & EU's Digital Markets Act 21:24

3M ago21:24

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Founder and CEO of the Chamber of Progress, Adam Kovacevich, joins Niki for a rapid-fire take on the latest tech headlines. They talk about TikTok’s headache in Washington, Europe’s misguided Digital Markets Act, and the state of play in Congress. “Even if this bill founders this year, the issue doesn't go away, right? That's the thing. The issue n…

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Decarbonizing heavy industry with technology and policy 27:51

3M ago27:51

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What industries produce the most greenhouse gas emissions, and how are they changing as the energy transition proceeds? What are the major technological and policy solutions to cutting emissions in the iron and steel, chemicals, and cement and concrete sectors? Energy Evolution correspondent Camellia Moors spoke with Jeff Rissman, senior director f…

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