Best ARPA Podcasts (2026)

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04 Faith in Action - Balancing the Personal and Political 39:17

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Who is God? - The Father of Jesus Christ. Who is Jesus Christ? - The King. Who are you? - A servant of the king. In this episode Nathan, Sean and Ben discuss what we believe and the implications of Christian faith in the political sphere. We'd love to hear from you: [email protected] arpacounterpoint

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Building a Better Menopause System: Insights from One Medical’s Dr. Erin Duralde 21:20

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On this episode of Innovate & Elevate, Sharon speaks with Dr. Erin Duralde, Medical Director for Women’s Health and Menopause Care at One Medical, about a question that keeps coming up in midlife healthcare: now that we know more, where do people actually go for menopause care? Recorded shortly after the FDA removed the long-standing black box warn…

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Kecksburg, PA UFO Event Mini-Update: Humanoid Seen at Crash Site? 10:14

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I report how Stan Gordon reports that humanoids were seen by witnesses at the site. The Kecksburg UFO event occurred on December 9, 1965, when a brilliant fireball streaked across the sky over several U.S. states and Canada before apparently descending into a wooded area near Kecksburg, Pennsylvania. Witnesses reported a metallic, acorn-shaped obje…

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03 Monthly Review - Housing Prices, Castle Law and Charlie Kirk 39:27

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Housing crisis hitting young Australians | Castle Doctrine push in Queensland | Remembering Charlie Kirk’s legacy and call to biblical manhood. Nathan, Ben & Sean discuss it all from a Christian worldview. Feedback or suggestions? [email protected] arpacounterpoint

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8 Days After the FDA: Breaking Down HRT and Breast Cancer Risk with Dr. Corinne Menn 43:01

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On this episode of Innovate & Elevate, Sharon sits down with Dr. Corinne Menn, an OB-GYN, menopause specialist, and breast cancer survivor, to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health: the relationship between breast cancer risk and hormone therapy. Recorded eight days after the FDA announced it will remove the long-standing bl…

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Special Episode with Dr. Kelly Casperson on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) 28:14

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Why do only 5% of women in America use hormone therapy today, when so many did just two decades ago? In this special live episode, host Sharon Kedar sits down with Dr. Kelly Casperson, urologist, author, and leading voice in women’s health, to unpack the truth about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) — and how one misleading press release in 2002 ch…

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02 Standing Firm: A Christian Perspective on Political Engagement 39:00

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In this episode of Counterpoint we delve into the historical and biblical foundations for Christian political engagement. The conversation begins with the story of the Magdeburg Confession of 1550 and its foundational doctrine of the lesser magistrate. We'll discuss the modern-day challenges Christians face in engaging politically, emphasizing the …

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The Pioneering ARPA Physicist Who Discovered the Scientific Basis for Ghosts, Shapeshifters, and Paranormal Phenomena 37:51

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Link to YouTube video: https://youtu.be/1Zg4zMR8S_Y https://DarkMatterMonsters.com Kenneth R. Shoulders proposed that Exotic Vacuum Objects (EVOs)—microscopic, self-cohering clusters of electrons—represent a new form of condensed charge that challenges conventional electrostatics. He argued that these entities arise when intense electric fields com…

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01 - Intro: Meet the crew 9:47

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Welcome to the first episode of ARPA Counterpoint a quick intro to who we are, and what we hope to do. We'll discuss how Scripture applies to current issues, with monthly roundups of news and mid-month deep dives into topics like Christian governance and cultural engagement. Join us for thoughtful insights and inspiration to get involved despite ou…

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This UFO Case Still Baffles: Corona Ranch & Roswell Museum, 2025 11:47

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https://BlackSwanGhosts.com in this video, I discuss my visit to Corona, New Mexico and then the International UFO Museum in Roswell. I talk about what's in the museum, some of the cases examined there, and the mystery still surrounding the Roswell incident. While the crash happened near Corona, ranch supervisor Mack Brazel soon brought the materia…

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Menopause is Hot with Joanna Strober, CEO of Midi Health 31:39

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What happens when a successful professional is dismissed by her doctor, given sleeping pills for severe perimenopause symptoms, and instead decides to launch a company to help change women's healthcare forever? In this conversation, host Sharon Kedar welcomes Midi Health’s CEO Joanna Strober, who shares her personal story of being dismissed by her …

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The Truth about Bigfoot Dark Matter Pockets and the Cryptid/Ghost Complex (Part II) 23:22

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http://DarkMatterMonsters.com In this video, continuing from Part I, we look at the fractal interconnection between nature and dark matter showing how Bigfoot, some cryptid, and ghost encounters all have similar thermodynamic and electromagnetic characteristics. In my view, these characteristics stem fractal toroidal vortex dynamics which are also …

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My Personal HRT Protocol with Dr. Rachel Rubin, Urologist and Sexual Medicine Specialist 47:48

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What if aging wasn't about being discarded, but about reclaiming your dignity and power? In this powerful episode of Innovate and Elevate, host Sharon Kedar sits down with her personal doctor, Dr. Rachel Rubin, a board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist. Dubbed "The Women's Dignity Doctor" by Sharon, Dr. Rubin is on a mission to fix…

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Eliezer Yudkowsky vs Mark Miller | ASI Risks: Similar premises, opposite conclusions 4:12:32

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What are the best strategies for addressing extreme risks from artificial superintelligence? In this 4-hour conversation, decision theorist Eliezer Yudkowsky and computer scientist Mark Miller discuss their cruxes for disagreement. They examine the future of AI, existential risk, and whether alignment is even possible. Topics include AI risk scenar…

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The New Testosterone Story with Dr. Kelly Casperson, Urologist 39:14

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What if everything you thought you knew about testosterone was completely wrong? This episode of Innovate and Elevate features a groundbreaking conversation with Dr. Kelly Casperson, a renowned urologist and women’s health advocate who is rewriting the narrative around testosterone and women. She makes a compelling case for why testosterone is not …

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The Truth About Bones and Estrogen with Dr Vonda Wright, Orthopedic Surgeon 36:11

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Aging is inevitable, but decline is not. This episode of Innovate and Elevate features a powerful conversation with Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon and advocate for aging with power. She makes a compelling case for women to take control of their health long before menopause, starting in their 30s and 40s, or even earlier. Using the moving s…

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"It Changed Our Lives Forever": Multiple UAP Hearing Witnesses Describe Seeing Triangular Craft Over Military Bases. Plus, the Crop Circle Connection! 21:58

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On September 9, 2025, the House Oversight Committee’s Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets held a hearing titled “Restoring Public Trust Through UAP Transparency and Whistleblower Protection” (Room HVC-210). Members played a newly surfaced video, introduced by Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO), that he said came from MQ-9 drones operating …

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About the Podcast Season 2: Women's Health, Longevity, and HRT 1:08

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It's time to redefine what it means to age with power and dignity. On the Innovate and Elevate podcast, we go beyond surface-level symptoms to expose the hidden care crisis of perimenopause and menopause. We'll dive deep into women's health and longevity, challenging historical taboos with a data-driven approach. Learn about hormone replacement the…

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Ball Lightning, Plasmoids, and Fractals: Gateway to New Dimensions? 1:30:54

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This is my presentation to the Snippy 2025 Conference, Alamosa CO on Sunday, August 24th. Ball lightning is a mysterious yet not uncommon phenomenon often appearing as a free floating fire ball. It is thought to be the basis of geological activity, volcanoes, and alchemical transmutation at microscopic level. Though it occurs near thunderstorms in …

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Investing in the Future of Longevity (Sergey Jakimov, Managing Partner, LongeVC) 51:28

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Sergey Jakimov is the Managing Partner and co-founder of LongeVC, one of Europe's most active longevity-focused venture capital firms, currently raising its second fund targeting $250 million. In this episode, Chris and Sergey explore the investment landscape shaping longevity biotechnology today. They discuss LongeVC's pragmatic approach to longev…

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Simeon Hein Presentation at Oakridge Bigfoot Festival, July 2025, Part II—Fractal Electromagnetics, Ball Lightning, and Bigfoot 1:05:16

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In part II of this lecture at Oakridge, OR we dive into the phenomena of fractal electromagnetic lifeforms and all the implications. I also talk about psychokinesis, relic neutrinos, and other related subjects.By Simeon Hein

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Episode 10 – The Final Word: Mayor Girtz Reflects on ARPA’s Lasting Impact 18:57

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In this special edition season one finale episode of the ARPA Highlight Series, we’re sitting down with Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz to reflect on the broader impact of ARPA funding across the community. From affordable housing and youth development to mental health and economic development, we’ll explore how these investments have shaped…

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Simeon Hein Presentation at Oakridge Bigfoot Festival, July 2025, Part I—Fractals and Mathematical Monsters 1:08:32

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In part I of this lecture, I describe innate tendency of society to disregard new ideas and evidence and how this leads to "hidden events." People experience them but don't talk about such things publicly.By Simeon Hein

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Live from Blue Mountains Squatch Event Plus Oakridge, OR Festival 1:03:23

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Here's report from these two July events with witnesses.By Simeon Hein

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Molecules to medicine: The translational landscape of aging interventions (Panel discussion at BAAM 2025) 47:59

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In this special episode, host Chris Patil (VP-Media, BioAge) moderates a live panel discussion at the 25th Bay Area Aging Meeting at UCSF, bringing together six leading voices across the aging research ecosystem to tackle one of the field's most critical challenges: how to move promising discoveries from the laboratory to therapies that can benefit…

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Nobel Laureate David Baker on Using AI for Science to Solve Humanity's Biggest Problems [TEASER] 4:52

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This is a teaser episode of the Existential Hope Podcast with Nobel Laureate David Baker. David reveals how scientists are now inventing entirely new proteins—life's fundamental building blocks—to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges. David shares his journey and his vision for a future where custom-built "molecular machines," an ide…

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Welcome to Foresight Institute Radio 0:43

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This feed is now Foresight Institute Radio—your place for standout talks on frontier technology: from AI and neurotech to nanotech, longevity, and space. You’ll hear highlights from Foresight’s global conferences and seminars featuring top scientists and builders. For long-form interviews, follow our sister show: The Existential Hope Podcast, with …

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Jonathan Anomaly | Embryo selection for health, longevity and intelligence 11:04

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What happens when parents can choose their children's genetic traits, and which selections benefit society versus harm it? In this talk, Jonathan Anomaly explores the emerging field of embryo selection for intelligence, disease prevention, and longevity. He covers how polygenic risk scores work to predict complex traits and why most diseases involv…

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Mary Lou Jepsen | The handheld hospital 10:13

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What if you could diagnose stroke, treat cancer, and cure depression with a smartphone-sized device that costs $1,000 instead of millions? In this talk, Mary Lou Jepsen demonstrates her revolutionary handheld medical devices that use ultrasound and infrared light to selectively target diseased cells while leaving healthy tissue unharmed. She covers…

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Jean Hebert | ARPA-H: Accelerate better health outcomes for everyone 8:53

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What if a government agency could fund transformative health research with $200 million budgets and no bureaucratic committees? In this talk, Jean Hebert explores ARPA-H's – a research funding agency – unique mission to accelerate health breakthroughs, from 3D-printed organs to functional eye transplants. He covers how ARPA-H operates differently f…

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Irina Rish | AI & Scale 12:18

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How has the history of AI been shaped by the "bitter lesson" that simple scaling beats complex algorithms, and what comes next? In this talk, Irina Rish traces AI's evolution from rule-based systems to today's foundation models, exploring how scaling laws predicted performance improvements and recent shifts toward more efficient approaches. She cov…

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Episode 9 – Destined for Greatness: Investing in Youth, Building Community with Destined Inc. 34:36

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In this episode, we’re reflecting on the ARPA-funded impact the CNC Athens program had on the success of Destined Inc. and its mission to empower youth through mentorship, leadership development, and academic enrichment. This initiative is helping young people unlock their potential, build self-confidence, and chart a path toward purposeful futures…

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Partial epigenetic reprogramming: the "holy grail" for aging therapeutics (Michael Ringel, Life Biosciences) 37:57

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Michael Ringel is the Chief Operating Officer of Life Biosciences, a biotechnology company pioneering cellular rejuvenation therapies to reverse and prevent multiple diseases of aging. Michael became COO of Life just a few months ago, but he's been advising the company since 2018. Prior to this year, he was managing director and senior partner at B…

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What history can teach us about doing better science – Eric Gilliam 1:06:39

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Eric Gilliam studies how organizations like Bell Labs, early MIT, and the Rockefeller Foundation helped drive scientific progress — and what made them unusually effective. In this conversation, we explore how those models worked, why many of them disappeared, and what it would take to bring them back. Eric explains why fast-moving, engineering-driv…

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Stan Gordon Update: UFOs, Orbs, Cryptids, and Gargoyles 14:46

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The legendary Stan Gordon shares the latest from his paranormal and UFO research. He discusses new UFO sightings from the Pennsylvania area including tic tacs, a square-shaped object like a "flying iPad," black triangles, glowing humanoids, and strange cryptid sightings including mothmen, thunderbirds and gargoyles.…

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Bigfoot, Cryptids, and Shapeshifters: Does the Paranormal Arise From Dark Matter Pockets (Part I) 31:34

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http://DarkMatterMonsters.com In this video we look at the work of Takaaki Matsumoto and his ideas about micro black holes and strings of dark matter, also studied by Ken Shoulders, B.U. Rodionov, S.V. Adamenko and Vysotsky of Proton 21 Labs. Adamenko and Vysotsky claimed that they had discovered a type of microscopic black hole which absorbed all …

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Existential Hope Podcast: Glen Weyl | Can we use AI to build a fairer society? 26:27

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Most AI discussions focus on its risks to democracy – disinformation, surveillance, centralization of power. But what if AI could make governance better? Glen Weyl, political economist at Microsoft Research and founder of RadicalxChange, argues that AI could be used to create more participatory, decentralized, and democratic systems, if we design i…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Ada Palmer | The storytelling tools you need for worldbuilding 43:13

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How can storytelling shape our visions of the future? Ada Palmer—historian, science fiction writer, and futurist—brings a unique perspective on how worldbuilding can be a powerful tool for exploring complex ideas. In this conversation with Beatrice Erkers, she shares her perspective on worldbuilding and storytelling, and her recommendations for how…

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Episode 8 – Her Path, Her Power: How Encourage H.E.R. Invests in the Next Generation 17:48

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In this episode, we’re reflecting on the ARPA-funded impact the CNC Athens program had on the success of Encourage H.E.R. Academy and its mission to empower young women in the community. Through vital resources and mentorship, this initiative helps young women navigate academic, professional, and personal challenges. We’ll explore how the program i…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Anthony Aguirre | Will AI replace us or help us thrive? 26:35

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How we develop AI will shape the future of society. In this interview, Anthony Aguirre explores the distinction between Tool AI and Replacement AI, and how this framing can inform AI policy, governance, and strategy. He shares insights on the risks and thresholds of AGI, the role of capability, agency, and autonomy in AI development, and what it me…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Helen Toner | Who gets to decide AI’s future? 20:49

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Who makes the rules for AI? Right now, a handful of companies and governments are shaping its trajectory – but what happens behind closed doors? Helen Toner, Director of Strategy at Georgetown’s CSET and former OpenAI board member, has been inside some of the biggest AI governance conversations. In this conversation with Beatrice Erkers, she shares…

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Bigfoot Sighting near Boulder, CO 2025 with Witness Interview Plus Walk Around 14:46

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http://DarkMatterMonsters.com I recently visited the site of a recent Bigfoot sighting near Boulder, CO in March, 2025. I got chance to talk with the witness who told me about orbs on her property and possibly a UFO with glowing red light near the house in 1973. She hadn't seen any Bigfoot before March but noticed some knocking sounds on her bedroo…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Aaron Stupple | Raising kids for an unknown future 56:05

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What if parenting held the keys to civilization’s long-term flourishing? In this deeply personal and philosophically rich episode of the Existential Hope podcast, we sit down with Dr. Aaron Stupple – physician, thinker, and author of The Sovereign Child. Drawing from the rationalist traditions of David Deutsch and Karl Popper, and grounded in the p…

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Episode 7 – Opening Doors: How First American Bank & Trust is Making Homeownership Possible 23:46

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In this episode, we’re shining a light on the ARPA-funded work of First American Bank & Trust and their Down Payment Assistance Program. This initiative is helping first-time homebuyers overcome financial barriers to homeownership by providing critical support with down payments. We’ll explore how this program is opening doors for families across A…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Hannah Ritchie | Climate Tech & How AI Can Help Solve Big Problems 27:04

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The way we talk about the future of the planet often feels like a choice between denial and doomism. But what if we looked at the data? Hannah Ritchie, Deputy Editor at Our World in Data, has dedicated her work to making complex global challenges—like climate change, energy, and sustainability—more understandable and actionable. In this conversatio…

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Episode 6 – Beyond the Board: How Chess & Community is Building Leaders Who Think Before They Move 41:03

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In this episode, we’re highlighting the ARPA-funded work of Chess & Community. This organization empowers youth by fostering critical thinking, leadership, and personal growth through chess and educational activities. We’ll explore how the organization addresses the challenges facing young people, the collaborative efforts with other organizations …

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Episode 5 – Protecting the Past, Securing the Future: Historic Athens’ Equitable Home Preservation Initiative 20:34

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In this episode, we’re shining a light on the ARPA-funded work of Historic Athens and their Equitable Home Preservation Initiative. This initiative is working to rehabilitate historic homes, preserve affordable housing, and prevent community displacement while honoring the cultural heritage of Athens neighborhoods. We’ll explore how this program is…