TalkRL podcast is All Reinforcement Learning, All the Time. In-depth interviews with brilliant people at the forefront of RL research and practice. Guests from places like MILA, OpenAI, MIT, DeepMind, Berkeley, Amii, Oxford, Google Research, Brown, Waymo, Caltech, and Vector Institute. Hosted by Robin Ranjit Singh Chauhan.
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Story matters. Our lives are shaped around immersive, powerful stories that thrive at the heart of our religious traditions, scientific inquiries, and cultural landscapes. As Bertrand Russell and Albert Einstein claimed, science without religion is lame and religion without science is blind. This podcast will hear from speakers in interdisciplinary fields of science and religion who are finding answers for how to live wholistic lives. This podcast is made possible by funding from the Fetzer ...
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The Loh Down on Science is the fun way to get your daily dose of science -- in less than two minutes! Writer/performer and Caltech alumna Sandra Tsing Loh explains the world of science with a dash of humor. It's a program for those who love science as well as for those who avoid it!
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What would it sound like if the scientists producing some of the latest research also produced podcasts about their work? Listen to Caltech Letters Podcasts to find out! In all our shows, you'll hear Caltech researchers blending science and storytelling to bring you the latest findings in their fields as well as a window into how science works, breaks, and moves forward. We believe communicating our research honestly reveals how scientists view their own work, and helps us all understand how ...
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“LA Made” is a series exploring stories of bold Californian innovators and how they forever changed the lives of millions all over the world. Each season will unpack the untold and surprising stories behind some of the most exciting innovations that continue to influence our lives today. Season 3, "LA Made: The Other Moonshot," tells the story of three Black aerospace engineers in Los Angeles, who played a crucial role in America’s race to space, amid the civil unrest of the 1960s. When Joan ...
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As the Caltech community grappled with loss and uncertainty after the 2025 Los Angeles fires, researchers jumped into action, collecting data as soon as flames erupted. In this series, find out what they are learning, as they are learning it. Hear from scientists and engineers on Caltech's campus and at JPL who lend their expertise and answer questions from the local community.
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Great science and engineering often begin with a singular hypothesis. In conversations with seven Caltech faculty members, including Caltech's president, The Lonely Idea podcast series explores what can happen when sparks of innovation are given the chance to become popular science.
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Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/NOAO/AURA/NSF Sorry for the space picture. We needed a picture that was 1400 x 1400 pixels to upload podcasts. Thank you for your understanding.
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Dr. Jessie Christiansen from the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute at IPAC/Caltech interviews the brilliant minds behind the discoveries of planets orbiting other stars.
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EXPLORING the interactive relationship between Art ("expression") & Science ("information")
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Blue Dot, named after Carl Sagan's famous speech about our place in the universe, features interviews with guests from all over the regional, national and worldwide scientific communities. Host Dave Schlom leads discussions about the issues science is helping us address with experts who shed light on climate change, space exploration, astronomy, technology and much more. Dave asks us to remember: from deep space, we all live on a pale, blue dot.
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Join us as we investigate the powers of art and science–and the extraordinary, unexpected outcomes when the two fields intersect. This four-part series features prominent artists and scientists tackling big ideas about dark matter and transcendence from right- and left-brain points of view. At ArtCenter, science and art often cross paths–after all, CalTech and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory are in our backyard, allowing for unique collaborations through programs, exhibitions, internships a ...
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Need help navigating the college admissions process? We’re here to help! Every other Monday we’ll bring you exclusive interviews with Former Admissions Officers, graduates from top universities, and admissions experts. Each episode will be filled with application tips and first-hand experiences that will help you get into your dream school. Brought to you by InGenius Prep, the world’s largest team of Former Admissions Officers. Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected] InGe ...
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The Double Docs Podcast is about all things MD/PhD! We are three MD/PhD students at UCLA/Caltech looking to share our experiences and what one can expect as a dual degree student. We hope our podcast helps provide insight into these programs as well as helpful tips for undergrad research, med school applications, and more. You'll also hear from our amazing classmates and faculty who'll join us each week to provide their unique perspectives. We hope you get something out of listening and look ...
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In this podiobook: Larry Lazard, CEO of hackoff.com, takes his company public and watches its stock price soar and collapse. Following a hostile takeover attempt, Lazard is found dead in his office of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound.Author Tom Evslin, a serial CEO, also took a company public in the Internet bubble and fought off hostile takeover attempts in the subsequent rubble. Unlike Larry, Evslin lived to tell what may be the definitive story of those strange times.The mystery ...
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SHPE Out Loud is a leadership podcast that guides young professional Hispanics working in STEM by creating a community that provides support and a sense of belonging. There is a disparity between the Hispanic population and representation in STEM. On the podcast we will interview thought leaders in STEM as well as SHPE members to share their stories. We will have authentic conversations that support and inspire Hispanics working in STEM. SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) is t ...
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Bringing you the speeches that changed the world… but lofi. Drift off and enjoy these chill vibes to expand your mind to.
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Public Outreach for Space Exploration
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Join me as I learn about the world of Astrophysics. My name is Vikram Bhamre and I am 18 years old. On my podcast, Exploring Astrophysics, I chat with some of the most incredible astrophysicists around the world on the most interesting questions left unanswered in astrophysics. What's amazing is how helpful and forthcoming they all are and I hope you too are inspired when you listen to them.
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Blue Dot: New MacArthur Fellow Kareem El-Badry from Caltech on black holes, binary and hypervelocity stars
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51:36Host Dave Schlom visits with brand new MacArthur Fellowship award winner Kareem El-Badry, an astrophysicist at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Only YOU can prevent … structure fires?!By LAist 89.3
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How God Holds Power Without Coercion with Sheri Kling
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26:26In this episode of Hunger for Wholeness, Robert Nicastro welcomes back theologian, minister, and director of Process and Faith, Dr. Sheri Kling, for a rich conversation on the power of theology to renew spiritual life in a fragmented world. Sheri shares the story behind Renewing Faith, a newly released collection of essays emerging from a 2025 conf…
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Is the lizard behind Ozempic… running for the hills?!By LAist 89.3
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Danijar Hafner was a Research Scientist at Google DeepMind until recently. Featured References Training Agents Inside of Scalable World Models [ blog ] Danijar Hafner, Wilson Yan, Timothy Lillicrap One Step Diffusion via Shortcut Models Kevin Frans, Danijar Hafner, Sergey Levine, Pieter Abbeel Action and Perception as Divergence Minimization [ blog…
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Best of Blue Dot: Exploring California's Native Trees with Matt Ritter and Michael Kauffmann
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51:38Host Dave Schlom is joined by Backcountry Press Publisher Michael Kauffmann along with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo botany professor Matt Ritter. Both combined to author the superb new book, California Trees: A Field Guide to the Native Species.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Imperfect Paradise: Who pays for the 2028 Olympics? LA taxpayers may be on the hook
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29:57In less than a thousand days, Los Angeles will be hosting the summer Olympics. Many cities worldwide have been put into debt by the games, so what could they mean for Los Angeles? LAist reporter Libby Rainey joins Imperfect Paradise to look back at the history of the games when LA last hosted them, the financial outlook for the city, and what role …
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You know who needs a spa day ASAP? Your heart!By LAist 89.3
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Tired of praying to the porcelain gods?By LAist 89.3
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Listen to your neck, and you’ll never miss a beat!By LAist 89.3
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Man, your bad breath is MAMMOTH!By LAist 89.3
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Up in age, but young at heart!By LAist 89.3
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Imperfect Paradise: Why the site of the largest methane leak in US history still hasn’t been shut down
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30:50Regulations on gas storage facilities have been tightened since the detection of the Aliso Canyon leak, which started in 2015 and lasted nearly four months. But residents remain worried about long term health effects following the leak. LAist Climate and Environment Reporter Erin Stone discusses the 10-year anniversary of the disaster and what’s st…
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127. How She Made Yale Say ‘Yes!’ — Her Story, Her Strategy, and Her Advice for You
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30:51Want personalized help with your application strategy? Book a free 1:1 call with one of our Former Admissions Officers here: CLICK HERE. Yale graduate and InGenius Prep counselor Titania shares how she got into Yale and the exact strategies that helped her stand out in the admissions process. She talks about what made Yale the right fit, how she ap…
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Is pain relief aFOOT?By LAist 89.3
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Pixels might be affecting your psycheBy LAist 89.3
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Splat! It was a fly-by pooing!By LAist 89.3
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Pressure is higher, conditions are dire, under the sea!By LAist 89.3
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Practices That Weave Us Back Together with Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining
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27:38Ilia Delio welcomes back Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining to probe a live question for faith communities today: when our concepts of God become narrow—or distorted—how do they derail spiritual growth and even undermine justice? Hillary names the fears that keep churches clinging to old power structures, and offers a pastoral imagination big enough for an e…
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There’s gold in them there… MICROBES?!By LAist 89.3
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Best of Blue Dot: Celebrating three years of astronomy with the James Webb Space Telescope
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51:38Blue Dot marks three years of operation of the magnificent James Webb Space Telescope. NASA Webb Project Manager Mike Davis joins host Dave Schlom for an overview of the telescope's operation and unique capabilities that have surpassed the expectations of the astronomical community.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Roll over Beethoven! And Balto too!By LAist 89.3
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Imperfect Paradise: How becoming a US citizen just got harder under the Trump administration and what it means for Angelenos
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21:51The Trump administration’s immigration policies have resulted in raids and protests in Southern California and across the country, and the administration has also moved to tighten who gets citizenship. Recently, the federal government pushed out new guidelines for naturalization. The situation has raised fundamental questions around what it means t…
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How does nature nurture your newborn?!By LAist 89.3
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Can floss STRING along a healthier future?By LAist 89.3
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Join the enzyme evolution revolution… today!By LAist 89.3
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Is it just me, or is seafood getting … crunchier?By LAist 89.3
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126. I Worked at WashU Admissions—Here’s What Really Gets You In
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25:21Want personalized help with your application strategy? Book a free 1:1 call with one of our Former Admissions Officers here: CLICK HERE. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into Washington University in St. Louis (WashU)—often called a “hidden Ivy” for its exceptional academics, selective admissions, and unique student experience. 🎯 Pro Tip: Don’…
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Blue Dot: Understanding the earthquake and tsunami hazards of California's North Coast with Lori Dengler
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51:35Geology Professor Emeritus Lori Dengler joins host Dave Schlom from Cal Poly Humboldt for an in-depth look at the tectonic forces that have shaped California's North Coast.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Imperfect Paradise: Prop 50: Is California’s redistricting push a threat to democracy or a defense of it?
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31:03Proposition 50 is part of a nationwide battle over control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Californians are being asked to take a side: Should the state be temporarily allowed to redraw congressional maps to counter the Trump administration and redistricting in Texas? LAist Civics & Democracy Correspondent Frank Stoltze and Civics & Democ…
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Is the cure for cancer… psychedelic mushrooms?!By LAist 89.3
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Can E.T. survive UV?!By LAist 89.3
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Gaston ate sixty eggs a day! How’s HIS cholesterol?By LAist 89.3
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Can we outwit cancer’s dirtiest tricks?By LAist 89.3
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When Politics Show Up in Pastoral Care with Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining
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32:17In this episode of Hunger for Wholeness, Ilia Delio talks with Episcopal priest and spiritual director Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining about what happens when public life shows up in the parish—how pastors can hold political tension without letting church life collapse into partisanship, and why hope and joy remain non-negotiable in a polarized age. Toget…
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An elephant never forgets… but here’s my card, just in case.By LAist 89.3
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Blue Dot: The anatomy of a disaster: inside the Titan submersible implosion
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51:35Gordon Telepun joins host Dave Schlom to discuss the Titan submersible implosion that killed five people, including Ocean Gate CEO and pilot Stockton Rush, in 2023.
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What if the Big Bang was a… big bite?!By LAist 89.3
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Imperfect Paradise: An LA Commission created to tackle city government scandals is being stymied
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20:51A charter reform commission was created in 2024 in response to multiple Los Angeles city government scandals, including the leak of a racist tape featuring City Council President Nury Martinez. One of the commission’s aims was to modify the LA charter, which is basically the city’s constitution. But reports indicate that this commission is struggli…
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Do you know which polished plumage contains a scintillating secret?! Zap!By LAist 89.3
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