Best Basic Italian Podcasts (2025)

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Trump Is Selling a Phone + The Start-Up Trying to Automate Every Job + Allison Williams Talks ‘M3GAN 2.0’ 1:03:57

20h ago1:03:57

1:03:57

This week, President Trump’s family business announced that it was introducing a mobile phone and a cellular network. We tick through the many potential conflicts of interest this new business venture raises. Then, the co-founders of the startup Mechanize defend their efforts to automate away all jobs — starting with software engineering. And final…

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Meta Bets on Scale + Apple’s A.I. Struggles + Listeners on Job Automation 1:07:27

8d ago1:07:27

1:07:27

This week, Meta hits the reset button on A.I. But will a new research lab and a multibillion-dollar investment in Scale AI bring the company any closer to its stated goal of “superintelligence”? Then we break down Apple’s big developer conference, WWDC: What was announced, what was noticeably absent, and why Apple seems a little stuck in the past. …

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Beyond the Basics- Unearthing Hidden Clues in Genealogical Records 17:12

12d ago17:12

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Have you ever seen information in a genealogical record that had you scratching your head? Did you know it had relevance, but you hit a wall and could not get any further with that particular piece of information or clue? In this episode, I share an instance where I found a clue, continually searched it, and then finally made a breakthrough with th…

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The Trump-Musk Fallout + A DOGE Coder Speaks + ChefGPT 1:06:58

15d ago1:06:58

1:06:58

This week, Kevin and Casey discuss the sudden breakdown between President Trump and Elon Musk, whose disagreements over the policy bill before Congress quickly erupted into an all-out feud. Then, an ex-DOGE coder explains what it was really like to work inside the Trump administration’s cost-cutting arm. And finally, the former New York Times resta…

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CBI Scenes 1.10 | L’inizio di un amore 24:49

17d ago24:49

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Join Francesca and Mark for the last Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! Summer has finally arrived, and as two high school students return, there's a noticeable shift in the atmosphere between them. What happens next could very well change everything for them... Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes ac…

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The A.I. Jobpocalypse + Building at Anthropic with Mike Krieger + Hard Fork Crimes Division 1:08:02

22d ago1:08:02

1:08:02

This week, we dive into Kevin’s recent column about how A.I. is affecting the job market for new graduates, and debate whether the job apocalypse is already here for entry-level work. Then Mike Krieger joins us to discuss the new Claude 4 model, the future of work and the online chatter over whether an A.I. system could blackmail you. And finally, …

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48. Exploring Burgundy's Hidden Gem, Aligoté! 14:26

22d ago14:26

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Send us a text In this episode of The Wineitupanotch Podcast, we delve into the intricacies of the Aligoté grape as part of our ongoing 'Diving into Burgundy' series. The episode spotlights Aligoté, explaining its characteristics, geographic footprint, historical significance, and contemporary relevance. Anshu also explains where in Burgundy the Al…

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CBI Scenes 1.09 | In bocca al lupo per la verifica 26:22

24d ago26:22

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Join Francesca and Mark for this Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! A high school student stops at a café before class, clearly troubled and reluctant to face the day ahead. As he confides in Lorenzo, we learn he’s ready to give up, but a gentle conversation may shift his course... Click here to access the premium course of Scene…

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Google DeepMind C.E.O. Demis Hassabis on Living in an A.I. Future 1:13:42

29d ago1:13:42

1:13:42

This week, we take a field trip to Google and report back about everything the company announced at its biggest show of the year, Google I/O. Then, we sit down with Google DeepMind’s chief executive and co-founder, Demis Hassabis, to discuss what his A.I. lab is building, the future of education, and what life could look like in 2030. Guest: Demis …

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CBI Scenes 1.08 | Che affare! 25:44

1M ago25:44

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Join Francesca and Mark for this Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, a familiar face comes to the bar with an unusually cheerful spirit! He shares his new idea: renting out his city apartment as a charming summer B&B. It sounds like a great deal could be worked out with the bar. Click here to access the premium co…

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Ed Helms Answers Your Hard Questions 56:03

1M ago56:03

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The actor, comedian and author Ed Helms has a new book out about historical blunders. He swings by Hard Fork to tell us about it and answer your moral quandaries, ethical dilemmas and etiquette questions about technology: How do I tell my mom she can’t post about her grandkids on Facebook? Am I being an A.I. hypocrite at work? And is it OK to troll…

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CBI Scenes 1.07 | Un caffè fortunato 30:22

1M ago30:22

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Conversations at the bar typically revolve around work, even during coffee breaks. However, tonight, with the arrival of three men carrying their laptops and big plans, something unusual could be about to happen… Join Francesca and Mark for this exciting Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! Click here to access the premium course o…

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Bad Apple + The Rise of the AI Empire + Italian Brain Rot 1:11:48

1M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

This week, iPhone users started to feel the impact of a stern court order against Apple that requires the company to stop collecting a commission on some app sales. We break down what this means for apps like Kindle and Spotify and why the judge suggested that Apple and a top executive should be investigated for criminal contempt. Then, Karen Hao j…

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CBI Scenes 1.06 | Si balla alla sagra del cocomero 27:47

1M ago27:47

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Join Francesca and Mark for the sixth Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, the local festival season has begun and the festivities seem to attract quite a crowd. A particularly elegant couple catches everyone's attention, and their presence hints at a special evening ahead... Click here to access the premium course…

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The Dangers of A.I. Flattery + Kevin Meets the Orb + Group Chat Chat 1:07:24

2M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

This week we dig into the ways chatbots are starting to manipulate us, including ChatGPT’s sycophantic update, Meta’s digital companionship turn and a secret experiment run on Reddit users. Then Kevin reports back from the unveiling of a new eye-scanning orb. And finally, we’re joined by PJ Vogt for a brand-new segment called Group Chat Chat. Ticke…

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Is Google Breaking Up? + Seasteading Is Back + Tool Time 1:07:37

2M ago1:07:37

1:07:37

This week, with big developments in two antitrust cases against Google, we discuss how the company may be forced to change its business. Then we’re joined by the journalist Mark Yarm to discuss his recent visit to an underwater home for his article about techno-utopians who want to colonize the ocean. And finally, it’s tool time! We’ll tell you abo…

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CBI Scenes 1.05 | Un ritratto speciale 22:29

2M ago22:29

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Join Francesca and Mark for the fifth Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, a young woman enters the café with a latte order and a sketchpad. As she leaves, something unexpected is left behind… Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quiz…

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Purchasing a Home in Your Family's Ancestral Village 11:36

2M ago11:36

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So, do you think you'd want to purchase a home in your family's ancestral village? Do you have the chance to buy back a family home? Here is a short podcast that gives some information about my "hometown" purchase! You can learn more about my Italian house hunting by clicking HERE. There's not only information about how I bought my family's house, …

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Meta on Trial + Is A.I. a ‘Normal’ Technology? + HatGPT 1:20:28

2M ago1:20:28

1:20:28

This week Meta is on trial, in a landmark case over whether it illegally snuffed out competition when it acquired Instagram and WhatsApp. We discuss some of the most surprising revelations from old email messages made public as evidence in the case, and explain why we think the F.T.C.’s argument has gotten weaker in the years since the lawsuit was …

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CBI Scenes 1.04 | Una domenica al bar 34:36

2M ago34:36

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Join Francesca and Mark for the fourth Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, we visit the café on a Sunday. The atmosphere is usually lively, but this Sunday, something in the air feels different as a playful question catches Angelica off guard. As it turns out, the day might hold more than just the usual routine. C…

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From Paper Trails to Cobblestone Streets: Visiting your Ancestral Homeland 10:51

2M ago10:51

10:51

In this podcast episode from Thomas Martellone Genealogy Research, visiting your ancestral homeland is discussed. The podcast shares things to consider when you want to make a genealogy trip to your family's ancestral home and what you may need to do to prepare for and what to expect.By Thomas Martellone

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Big Tech's Tariff Chaos + A.I. 2027 + Llama Drama 1:09:18

2M ago1:09:18

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This week, with the tech world in chaos over President Trump’s tariffs, we look at how four specific companies are navigating the new day-to-day reality. Then, the A.I. researcher Daniel Kokotajlo returns to the show to discuss a new set of predictions for how artificial intelligence could transform the world in just the next few years and how we a…

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Italian Genealogy Records - A Goldmine Waiting to be Discovered! 8:43

2M ago8:43

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This podcast talks about the amazing content of Italian birth, death and marriage records and how easy it is to get a LOT of information from these comprehensive records!By Thomas Martellone

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CBI Scenes 1.03 | Angelica e Mattia 23:09

2M ago23:09

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Join Francesca and Mark for the third Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, Angelica has just begun helping at the café, but it seems she’s already catching the eye of Mattia, the boy from the nearby tobacconist. However, when his boss finds out, things take an unexpected turn. As for Angelica, does she feel the sam…

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Tech Stock Shock + Solving the Mystery of OpenAI's "Blip" + Tinder's Flirt-Off 1:02:27

3M ago1:02:27

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This week, President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs that are roiling the global economy. We discuss what this could mean for the tech sector and whether this will give China a competitive advantage over the United States in the development of A.I. Then, we chat with a Wall Street Journal reporter, Keach Hagey, about her new book on Sam Altman…

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47. Unlocking the Magic of Wine Temperature 17:29

3M ago17:29

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Send us a text In this episode of The Wineitupanotch Podcast, we discuss the importance of serving wine at the correct temperature. Tune in to learn about the correct temperature for serving different wine styles, as well as practical tips on how to cool down or warm up wines efficiently. You will learn how wine temperature affects your experience …

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CBI Scenes 1.02 | Chi trova un amico, trova un cornetto alla Nutella 26:09

3M ago26:09

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Join us for the second episode of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, the curious barista who owns Caffè di Tulli overhears a conversation between two worried students and offers a simple suggestion that changes everything. Alongside the story, Francesca and Mark discuss interesting aspects of the vocabulary and grammar whic…

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The Tech Behind Signalgate + Dwarkesh Patel's "Scaling Era" + Is A.I. Making Our Listeners Dumb? 1:07:49

3M ago1:07:49

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This week, we dig into the group chat that’s rocking the Trump administration and talk about why turning to Signal to plan military operations probably isn’t a great idea. Then, we’re joined by the podcaster Dwarkesh Patel to discuss his new book “The Scaling Era,” and whether he’s still optimistic about the broad benefits of A.I. And finally, a co…

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CBI Scenes 1.01 | Se vuoi un buon caffè, devi aspettare 31:54

3M ago31:54

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Welcome to Scenes from the Coffee Break Café! In this first episode, we introduce you to Caffè di Tulli and to Lorenzo, the café’s enthusiastic new owner. As he settles into his role, we’re introduced to some fascinating regulars, come la signora Rachele. Pour yourself a coffee and join us for the start of this journey, where every visit to the caf…

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Using Photos for Clues and to Enhance Your Family History 10:28

3M ago10:28

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This episode talks about collecting photos, organizing them, and how photos can not only enhance your family history, but how they sometimes hold clues that can help with your research. Tom Martellone shares a couple stories and talks about how you can use the photos in your family history research.By Thomas Martellone

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A.I. Action Plans + The College Student Who Broke Job Interviews + Hot Mess Express 1:01:50

3M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

With all of Silicon Valley weighing in on the Trump administration’s new action plan for artificial intelligence, Kevin and Casey break down what’s on everybody’s wish list. Then, a Columbia undergrad explains why he built a tool that lets coders use A.I. to cheat on job interviews. And finally, we climb aboard the Hot Mess Express to talk Solana’s…

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Introducing Scenes from the Coffee Break Café 2:16

3M ago2:16

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We’re about to launch four brand-new intermediate Italian language course - Scenes from the Coffee Break Café. Imagine yourself in a charming café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive new course, you’ll follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your langua…

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Apple's Siri-ous Problem + How Starlink Took Over the World + Is AI Making Us Dumb? 1:02:46

3M ago1:02:46

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This week, as the long-promised new Siri faces increasing delays, we explore why Apple seems to be falling even further behind in artificial intelligence. Then, the New York Times reporter Adam Satariano joins us to explain how Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider Starlink took over the world. And finally, we look at a new study that asks: Is A.…

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Is Google Search Cooked? + We’re Getting a U.S. Crypto Reserve? + What You’re Vibecoding 1:10:23

4M ago1:10:23

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This week, Google introduced a new way to search, which could mean that Googling as we know it is on the way out. It’s called AI Mode and it is essentially the company’s response to the growing number of people turning to A.I. chat bots instead of Google search. We walk through what this new product looks like, who can use it and what it could mean…

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46. Exploring The Styles of Wine Produced in Burgundy 11:42

4M ago11:42

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Send us a text In this episode of The Wineitupanotch Podcast, we continue our 'Diving Into Burgundy' series by delving into the various wine styles of the Burgundy region. The episode aims to demystify Burgundy for listeners, making it easier to appreciate and enjoy its complex and varied wines and dispel some of the intimidation factor that accomp…

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Check Before Clicking: Adding Ancestors and Information to Your Tree 5:31

4M ago5:31

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In a digital age, there are a wealth of resources available to genealogists and genealogical researchers. With everything that is available, how do you decide which information to use when you find it? This podcast is for those people earlier on in their family history research.By Thomas Martellone

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Anthropic’s C.E.O. Dario Amodei on Surviving the A.I. Endgame 1:07:28

4M ago1:07:28

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This week, Anthropic’s C.E.O., Dario Amodei, returns to the show for a candid, wide-ranging interview. We discuss Anthropic’s brand-new Claude 3.7 Sonnet model, the A.I. arms race against China, and his hopes and fears for this technology over the next two years. Then, we gather up recent tech stories, put them into a hat and close out the week wit…

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Getting Started: A Bit of Information About Me 15:48

4M ago15:48

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By Thomas Martellone

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How Based is Grok 3? + Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev on Markets For Everything + Vibecoding 101 1:11:40

4M ago1:11:40

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This week, Elon Musk brought a new chatbot into the crowded A.I. universe — Grok 3, the latest model from his company xAI. We break down how it compares with other leading models and what it reveals about Musk’s larger ambitions. Then, Vlad Tenev, the chief executive of the investing platform Robinhood, lays out his vision for the future of investi…

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