Best Ada Cheng Podcasts (2025)

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Carmella Evans-Molina on the heterogeneity of type 1 diabetes, Samuel Seidu with an observational study on older adults with type 2 & the risk of falls, and more! 49:56

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Welcome to episode no. 38 (October 2025) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the October 2025 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. 2:11 Mike is joined by Carmella…

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How Dan Wang Became America’s Favorite China Expert 1:59:40

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I interviewed Dan Wang, a writer and analyst whose annual letters from China have become a first draft of modern Chinese history. We talked about how he blends personal observation with deep analysis, how to skip the cliches and write with texture instead, and how classical music and literature have shaped his writing style. What’s unique about Dan…

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Ada Limón & Joy Harjo: Everything I Learned From The World's Greatest Poets | How I Write 47:24

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I interviewed Ada Limón and Joy Harjo, two of America’s most celebrated poets and former U.S. Poet Laureates. We talked about the art of deep listening, how to translate the music of the world into language, and why silence is never empty but always alive. We explored how poetry resists “clock time,” why metaphor is essential to truth, how culture …

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AJR: The Writing Secrets Behind TikTok's Viral Sounds | How I Write 1:31:44

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I interviewed Jack and Ryan from AJR, the band that has built one of the most original voices in modern music. We talked about how they use humor and vulnerability to write songs that connect on a deeper level, why embarrassment is often the best creative compass, how Broadway and magic inspire their live shows, and what they’ve learned about navig…

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Yu Mi Kang on the PCSK9 inhibitor Evolocumab & the FOURIER Trial, Neda Rasouli with insights on semaglutide in symptomatic peripheral artery disease & the STRIDE Trial, and more! 42:09

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Welcome to episode no. 35 (September 2025) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the September 2025 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. 3:05 Alice is joined by Yu …

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Steven Pressfield: The Brutal Truth About Creative Success | How I Write Classic Episode 1:26:17

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Every so often, I’ll re-publish one of my favorite How I Write episodes. This classic episode is with Steven Pressfield, the author of more than 25 books who speaks as beautifully about the creative process as he writes. He waded through 27 years of Resistance so you don’t have to. Come learn his best practices for doing your best work. TIMESTAMPS:…

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Jimmy Soni: Kobe Bryant’s Secret Obsession with Writing | How I Write 1:30:47

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I interviewed Jimmy Soni, who is currently writing a book about Kobe Bryant. He spent six years on his previous book about the origin story of PayPal and has mastered the art of investigative biography. We talked about his 4am writing routine, how he blends research and writing to battle writers block, why he finds the best stories by talking to pe…

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John Lennox: AI, God & Writing | How I Write 1:00:34

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I interviewed John Lennox, the Oxford mathematician who's spent decades bridging science and faith. We talked about why John 1:1 reveals we live in a word-based universe, how to recognize God-breathed scripture, why scientific explanations don't exclude God, and his fascinating take on AI as humanity's attempt to "make God." He also shared practica…

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Special Edition: Highlights from the ADA’s 2025 Scientific Sessions 38:42

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In this special crossover episode, recorded live at the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions in Chicago, the hosts of ADA’s professional podcasts—Diabetes Core Update, Diabetes Care “On Air”, and DiabetesBio—come together to discuss key highlights and groundbreaking research presented at the 2025 meeting. They share expert insig…

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Henrik Karlsson: One of the world’s most under-rated writers | How I Write 1:31:53

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I interviewed Henrik Karlsson, a writer who's developed a five-step method for writing that starts with exploring without pressure and ends with crafting the opening last, after everything else is done. We talked about why looking away from the page improves your writing, how to suck reality into your descriptions, why protecting young ideas from e…

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Merlin Thomas and Mark Cooper on kidney disease, a forgotten legacy of type 1 diabetes, and classic Rapid Exchange segment 34:36

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Welcome to episode no. 35 (August 2025) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the August 2025 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. 2:50 Alice is joined by professor…

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Jayne Anne Phillips: Learn Storytelling from a Pulitzer Winner | How I Write 51:15

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I interviewed Jayne Anne Phillips, who won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction for her novel Night Watch. We dug into passages from her writing that will show you how she thinks about voice, character, and the poetry of great writing. As you listen, I want you to notice something: pay attention to how many times Jane describes writing as a full-bodied e…

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Rosanne Cash: Writing Masterclass from 4x Grammy Winner | How I Write 1:07:59

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I interviewed Rosanne Cash, a 4-time Grammy winner who's been writing songs for over 40 years. She's mastered something most writers struggle with: turning raw emotion into beautiful, lasting songs. She writes songs like a painter, starting with visual images, and brings the same rhythmic approach to both music and prose. We talked about how to tur…

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David Whyte: Inside the Mind of A Master Poet | How I Write 1:35:43

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I interviewed David Whyte, a poet who has mastered the art of turning life's deepest experiences into beautiful writing. We talked about how to write from the place where your inner world meets the outer world, why difficult emotions like grief and anger are actually forms of care, how memorizing poetry changes how you experience reality, and pract…

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Alain de Botton: Writing Is Revenge | How I Write 1:28:40

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I interviewed Alain de Botton, a philosopher and writer who has turned personal pain into universal wisdom. He's written dozens of books and built The School of Life into a YouTube channel with nearly 10 million subscribers, but the thing that makes him unique is that he approaches writing as a form of emotional archaeology. We talked about why goo…

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Kenneth Cusi on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, Guido Freckmann and Stefan Pleus on glycemic metrics derived from CGMs, and more! 56:34

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Kenneth Cusi on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, Guido Freckmann and Stefan Pleus on glycemic metrics derived from CGMs, and more! Welcome to episode no. 34 (July 2025) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michae…

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Steven Levitan: How Modern Family Rewrote The Rules of Sitcom | How I Write 1:40:34

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I interviewed Steven Levitan, the co-creator and showrunner of Modern Family, one of the most successful sitcoms of the past two decades. What makes him fascinating isn't just that he wrote hundreds of TV episodes, but how he thinks about the craft of comedy writing itself. We talked about why story breaking is the hardest part of TV writing, how h…

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David Zucker: Hollywood Director Explains The 15 Rules of Comedy | How I Write 1:13:28

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I interviewed David Zucker, the director behind Airplane!, Naked Gun, and some of the funniest movies ever made. What makes this conversation fascinating isn't just the behind the scenes stories, but how he breaks down comedy writing like a science. We talked about his specific rules for making people laugh, his "flywheel theory" of pacing that kee…

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Bible Project: How Two Guys Changed Bible Education on YouTube | How I Write 1:27:56

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This is not a normal episode. There's two guests, not one. Tim Mackie and Jon Collins, and they're the founders of the Bible project, a YouTube channel with more than half a billion views. It is entirely devoted to teaching people how to read just one book. I think that book happens to be the most influential book in the history of western civiliza…

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Robert Macfarlane: The Most Beautiful Conversation About Language | How I Write 1:29:16

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I interviewed Robert Macfarlane, a writer who has mastered the art of nature writing. What makes him fascinating isn’t just that he writes beautifully about landscapes, but how he thinks about language itself. We talked about why he rewrites first sentences hundreds of times, what happens when entire languages die forever, why AI makes all writing …

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Paul Harding: A New Way To Think About Writing | How I Write 1:28:52

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I interviewed Paul Harding, who won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his very first novel Tinkers. Unlike most novelists, he’s not really interested in plots, and only halfway interested in characters. So what is he interested in? He’s focused on describing the wonders and mysteries of life, teaching us how to see, hear, and feel more vividly, an…

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Steven Pinker: Harvard Professor Explains The Rules of Writing | How I Write 43:29

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I’m here at Harvard in the office of Steven Pinker. He’s written nine books and spent his life studying language, cognition, and writing. In this interview, we started with the practical: the rules of writing. But what makes him unique is that he’s been thinking about AI since the 1980s. So if you’re interested in doing great non-fiction writing in…

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Deborah Wexler on weight gain associations in the GRADE Randomized Controlled Trial, Justin Echouffo-Tcheugui on the success—or lack of success—of the lifestyle modification approach to preventing T2D ... 58:19

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Welcome to episode no. 33 (June 2025) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the June 2025 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. 6:50 Alice is joined by past guest De…

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Ezra Klein: The Case Against Writing With AI | How I Write 55:06

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Ezra Klein is one of the internet’s most influential journalists. He co-founded Vox in 2014, and it was there he really pioneered this new era of online journalism. Remember those Vox explainer videos that were so popular? As I’ve recorded this, he’s got the #1 book on the New York Times bestseller list. We talked about the state of media, why piec…

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Eric Roth: The Screenwriter Behind Forrest Gump and Dune | How I Write 1:35:00

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Dune. Forrest Gump. Benjamin Button. Eric Roth wrote all of them. He’s been nominated for seven Oscars and won Best Adapted Screenplay for Forrest Gump. I got the chance to ask him about how you find a deeper theme in a story, what a writer can do to really move people, and what it’s actually like working with people like David Fincher, Steven Spie…

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Michael Jamin: The Hollywood Sitcom Writer | How I Write 1:23:40

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Michael Jamin has been writing Hollywood sitcoms for 28 years on shows like King of the Hill and Beavis and Butt-Head. Unlike most comedy writers, he’s not focused on punchlines, he’s more focused on building rich characters, developing deep storylines, and layering the comedy on top.But how do you do that? That’s what this episode is all about. En…

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Dean Koontz: 120 novels published. 500 million copies sold. | How I Write 1:47:18

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Dean Koontz has written over 100 books and sold more than 500 million copies, making him one of the best-selling authors of all time. I visited Dean at his home and personal library to understand what truly sets him apart. Unlike most mass-market writers, Dean is obsessed with the craft. He doesn’t just write stories, he truly lives for the beauty …

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The art of Diabetes Care, Geremia Bolli on the modern role of basal insulin in advancing T2D therapy, Michael Bowen on the derivation and validation of D-RISK, and more! 1:06:25

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Welcome to episode no. 32 (May 2025) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the May 2025 issue of Diabetes Care! and beyond. 2:30 Alice is joined by John Buse, MD,…

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Johann Hari: The Obsessive Research Method | How I Write 1:14:11

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The world isn’t made of atoms, it’s made of stories. I’ve never heard anyone speak so deeply about interviewing. Johann Hari has written four books, and for each one he travels the globe to record hundreds of conversations. In this episode, he’ll explain exactly how he does it, sharing stories of getting up close and personal with homeless people i…

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Will Storr: The Science of Storytelling | How I Write 1:07:30

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Will Storr has written 7 books and he’s basically a scientist for storytelling. Now you might be thinking: Do we really need another storytelling guy? But Will is different. That's because he doesn’t just talk about plot or the hero’s journey, he focuses on character. Great stories don’t start with plot… they start with people. The best part? By th…

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Michael Dean: The 27 Patterns To Fix Bad Writing | How I Write 1:51:30

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Architect Michael Dean breaks down the hidden patterns behind the great essays of our time. In this video, we go over his 27-point framework that makes up every world class piece of writing and how he uses the same system to analyze the Guggenheim and Apple Store. We also talk about what skills will still matter as AI continues to improve and why l…

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Lulu Cheng Meservey: Meet Silicon Valley’s Top PR Master | How I Write 1:20:13

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The old communications playbook is dead: Political and company narratives used to be controlled by publicists and journalists. But now, founders can Go Direct. The question is… how? How do you spread a message in this new world? Lulu Cheng Meservey has worked with companies like Substack, Anduril, and Activision Blizzard, and this is her tell-all a…

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Managing hyperglycemia in the hospital, glycemic impact of protein ingestion in T1D, and more! 44:52

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Welcome to episode no. 31 (April 2025) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the April 2025 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. Our hosts begin by highlighting som…

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The Ultimate Guide to Writing with AI | How I Write 1:29:31

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Get my free PDF on using LLM's for writer's + my in-depth prompts: https://perell.com/ai AI has triggered an existential crisis for me. In this episode, I share my thoughts on standing out as a writer with AI and how I use it everyday. This is one of the most in-depth looks at what it means to be a writer in 2025. Hey! I’m David Perell and I’m a wr…

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Johnny Harris: Master Storytelling on YouTube | How I Write 1:26:39

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In this episode, I sit down with YouTube storytelling master Johnny Harris to discover how he creates his videos. Johnny Harris has proven he can make pretty much anything go viral, from breakfast and lottery tickets to bread-making and extra virgin olive oil. We look at his entire creative process, breaking down exactly what makes his storytelling…

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Tyler Cowen: The Most Practical Conversation on AI Writing | How I Write 1:09:02

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Tyler Cowen, an economist and writer, talks with me about how AI is changing writing and research. He explains a practical approach to using AI tools while maintaining your own voice. He explains the ways he incorporates LLMs into his daily work. We talk about how people will be writing fewer books in the future and how he believes truly human writ…

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Financial interventions for diabetes care, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist outcomes for asian & white populations, and more! 40:51

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Welcome to episode no. 30 (March 2025) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the March 2025 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. To mark the month of Ramadan, our h…

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Dana Gioia: Why Poetry Matters | How I Write 3:10:57

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Dana Gioia is a poet, former Chairman of the NEA, and one of America's most insightful writers on the craft of poetry and prose. This is the deepest conversation I've ever had about writing. Dana breaks down the writing process from his first drafts to revision, and shares practical wisdom about finding your voice and creating work that lasts. His …

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Ward Farnsworth: How To Say Things That Last Forever | How I Write 1:01:41

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Ward Farnsworth is a law professor and former dean at the University of Texas School of Law who has written popular books about clear thinking, language, and philosophy. His books include Classical English Style and works on rhetoric and legal writing. He’s a genius at making complex ideas simple and useful for everyday life. Enjoy! Get 60 days fre…

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Alex Hormozi: Copywriting Masterclass | How I Write 1:09:04

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Alex Hormozi has written two killer business books that have sold more than 1M copies. His writing has gotten him to 9M followers across social media. This is the first interview where he breaks down his writing system. Get 60 days free Readwise Reader at https://readwise.io/davidperell/ I also made a website that helps you learn from the best writ…

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Individualized care in dialysis-dependent kidney failure, lessons learned from the epidemiology of T2D in South Asians, and more! 1:11:00

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Welcome to episode no. 29 (February 2025) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the February 2025 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. Our hosts return to their usu…

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171 Years of Writing Advice in 90 Minutes | How I Write 1:29:39

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In this episode, I share my very favorite clips from world-class experts I interviewed last year. Their combined 171 years of writing experience is tightly packed into this 90-minute video. Enjoy! I also made a website that helps you learn from the best writing of all-time: https://writingexamples.com/ Hey! I’m David Perell and I’m a writer, teache…

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Updates to the 2025 Standards of Care, and more! 49:31

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Welcome to episode no. 28 (January 2025) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the January 2025 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. In the first episode of the new…

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Treating T2D and prediabetes in youth, use of CGMs in hospital settings, the art of Diabetes Care, and more! 58:06

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Welcome to episode no. 27 (December 2024) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the December 2024 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. 0:40 2024 was a big year for …

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Diabetes and driving, GLP-1 medicines for type 2 diabetes and obesity, and more! 44:42

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Welcome to episode no. 26 (November 2024) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the November 2024 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. 0:40 In the spirit of Thanksg…

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Tucker Max: The King of Memoir Writing | How I Write 1:35:34

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How do you know the difference between a banger journal entry and the foundation of a memoir? If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, then this conversation is for you.Tucker is a memoir guru, having sold 5 million copies of his own memoir (“I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell”) and millions more of ghostwritten memoirs (for names like Tiffany Hadd…

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Preserving muscle mass with antiobesity medications, investigating the relationship between sensor-detected hypoglycemia and patient-reported hypoglycemia, and more! 45:19

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Welcome to episode no. 25 (October 2024) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the October 2024 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. 0:40 Alice and Mike ring in Fal…

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Richard Powers: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Stanford Professor | How I Write 1:24:46

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Richard is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Overstory, one of the most praised novels of the decade. His writing absolutely explodes with life. But perhaps Richard’s most impressive skill is his character development. And we’re not talking about the stodgy character arc you learned in English class. Richard shares 40+ years and 14 novels wo…

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Sam Altman: OpenAI Founder Reveals His Writing System | How I Write 48:38

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You know him as the CEO of OpenAI — but did you know that Sam Altman is an avid writer? As one of today’s most successful entrepreneurs, Sam champions the tremendous value of writing: how it clarifies your thinking, expands your ideas, and levels-up your life in every sense, both personally and professionally. Plus, he has a love for the creative. …

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Robert Greene: The Blueprint for a Killer Story | How I Write 1:22:16

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Robert went from being “a drunk, failed screenwriter” to writing seven bestsellers with millions of copies sold. Entrepreneurs, politicians, and hip-hop artists like 50 Cent all love his work. His secret ingredient? Storytelling. In Robert’s eyes, story is a form of seduction. So, welcome to 76-minutes of seductive storytelling advice. You’ll learn…