Point of Inquiry is the Center for Inquiry's flagship podcast, where the brightest minds of our time sound off on all the things you're not supposed to talk about at the dinner table: science, religion, and politics. Guests have included Brian Greene, Susan Jacoby, Richard Dawkins, Ann Druyan, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Eugenie Scott, Adam Savage, Bill Nye, and Francis Collins. Point of Inquiry is produced at the Center for Inquiry in Amherst, N.Y.
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Recorded live from NC State’s GES Colloquium, this show explores how biotechnologies move from lab to life: microbiome engineering in buildings, CRISPR in agriculture and forestry, gene drives and integrated pest management, data governance and benefit-sharing, risk analysis and regulation, sci-art collaborations, and practical models of responsible innovation and public engagement. Episodes feature researchers, students, and community partners in candid conversations about decisions, trade- ...
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Appamada is a contemporary center for Zen practice, inquiry, and community, located in Austin, Texas. If you appreciate these offerings, please consider making a contribution to support Appamada with the link below.
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Is capitalism the engine of destruction or the engine of prosperity? On this podcast we talk about the ways capitalism is—or more often isn’t—working in our world today. Hosted by author and journalist Bethany McLean and world renowned economist Luigi Zingales, we explain how capitalism can go wrong, and what we can do to fix it. Cover photo attributions: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/research/stigler/about/capitalisnt. If you would like to send us feedback, suggestions for guests we should b ...
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A roundup of news relevant to the secular, skeptic, reality-based community. Hosted by Paul Fidalgo, creator of The Morning Heresy blog and newsletter. Presented by the Center for Inquiry. Learn more at centerforinquiry.org
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UDL in 15 Minutes: Where educators share their implementation of Universal Design for Learning with host Loui Lord Nelson.
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Dr. Lisa Dieker, a professor at the University of Kansas in the Department of Special Education, and Dr. Rebecca Hines, a professor at the University of Central Florida in the College of Community Innovation and Education, have worked with schools and parents across the country. Dr. Dieker directs a center in the Achievement and Assessment Institute called Flexible Learning through Innovations in Technology in Education (FLITE) and Dr. Hines directs several doctoral grants and the teacher pr ...
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With amazing guests or solo, I explore the craft of teaching yoga, as its own practice. I'm seeking answers to the questions about why we teach something the way we do, how we could be more expansive and inclusive in our teaching, and how we can continue to grow and evolve in our teaching practice. I'm so glad you are here because I believe the depth that arises in teaching comes from inquiry and relationship. Join me as I offer nourishing support to help you feel more confident in your teac ...
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Founder & CEO of THE BALANCE RehabClinic | Book Author & Podcast Host of "Living a Life in Balance" | Global Expert in Mental Health & Wellbeing I lead one of the world’s most exclusive mental health and addiction treatment brands, helping global leaders, creatives, and high-net-worth individuals find deep healing and personal transformation. Through my podcast, I explore the intersection of psychology, purpose, and wellbeing. This Podcast is dedicated to meaningful conversations about menta ...
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The Appetite is a podcast by the founders of Opal: Food+Body Wisdom, an eating disorder treatment center in the University District of Seattle, WA. Psychologist Lexi Giblin, PhD, Marriage and Family Therapist Kara Bazzi, LMFT, and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Julie Church, RDN, CD, will meet every other week to discuss all things food, body, movement, and mental health. Learn more about us at www.opalfoodandbody.com.
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The NYUAD Institute is a center of advanced research, scholarly and creative activity, and public workshops. Institute programs facilitate discussion between academics, students, professionals, and leaders from the UAE and from around the world.
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B.R.A.V.E. provides practical tools for students, educators, and community members to diffuse conflict. Listen to teachers, psychologists, and administrators discuss strategies for maximizing their student's success and transforming behaviours.
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Designing the Future of Education: The Paradigm Shift of AI, Media Arts, and Holistic Learning
Dain Olsen
Imagine the ideal futuristic school, with a Digital Creativity Lab at the center! Students are highly engaged in dynamic, interdisciplinary projects, utilizing AI and digital media technologies to design, research, experiment and problem-solve in real world contexts. Traditional education, based in passively receiving and retaining information, has evolved into an exciting and active adventure that unleashes student learning into limitless possibilities! Site https://www.dainolsen.com/ Book ...
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The Epoch Audio podcast gives you the opportunity to listen to some of the best journalism The Epoch Times has to offer, including news, opinion, and analysis. The Epoch Times aims to provide neutral, objective and accurate reporting on authoritative news topics. We stand outside of political interests or bias, We inform the reader about the most important issues of our time and in this way we promote broad-mindedness and contribute positively to society. As an independent outlet, we address ...
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S13 E2: Bringing Science and Math to Life for Every Learner
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12:21Send us a text In this episode of Practical Access, Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines focus on providing science and math tools for teachers working with students of all abilities. They highlight the importance of making abstract concepts like data and computation more engaging and accessible. The discussion features practical, research-backed resource…
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Are Big Tech’s Regulators “Cowards”? ft. Tim Wu
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1:02:13Did you know Amazon makes $37 billion a year—more than double the revenue of all the newspapers in the world combined—from its sponsored results alone? Yes, the same, spammy, sponsored results at the top of a search that bilk shoppers with fake or low-quality items and can starve legitimate businesses of traffic and revenue. This is one of the many…
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2025-11-18 I Inquiry I It is our shared pain that is the cord of our belonging I Trudy Johnston
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S12E8 - Hamidou Maiga – Building Local Capacity for Innovative Mosquito Control
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57:31Nov. 18, 2025 GES Colloquium Building Local Capacity for Innovative Mosquito Control: Lessons from SIT and Nanotechnology Research ZOOM ONLY | Dr. Hamidou Maïga will share insights on how innovative mosquito control, including Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) and nanotechnology, is being used to combat vector-borne diseases. Innovative and sustainabl…
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2025-11-16 | Dharma Transmission Talk | Nathan Hōshin Kōnen Smalley
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From Struggle to Resilience: Emotional Skills for Parents and Adolescents
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1:26:04Send us a text Cheryl Donaldson, MA, LMFT, LPC, Founder of Helping Families Flourish, LLC, joins Abdullah Boulad on Living a Life in Balance for an honest and practical conversation about emotional growth, family dynamics, and the inner world of children and adolescents. Drawing from her own early struggles, academic challenges, and family experien…
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163: The Four Reminders (It's A Pep Talk!)
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37:20In this episode of The Mentor Sessions, I share something a little different: a Dharma talk I recently offered in my monthly class for yoga teachers. These monthly gatherings are one of my favorite places to teach—intimate, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in practice—and this particular talk felt important to bring to the podcast. Over the last sever…
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S12E7 - Susana Mateos – Navigating a socio-ecological inquiry
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58:13Nov. 11, 2025 GES Colloquium Navigating a socio-ecological inquiry Scientific inquiry into the socio-ecological challenges of forced displacement, environmental degradation, and shifting land use requires an interdisciplinary and multi-scalar approach. This research examines the interplay between local ecological knowledge, environmental pressures,…
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From Trauma to Purpose: Sat Dharam Kaur's Spiritual Wisdom & Compassionate Inquiry with Gabor Maté
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1:38:26Send us a text Sat Dharam Kaur, ND, joins Abdullah Boulad on Living a Life in Balance for a deeply human conversation about healing, purpose, and spiritual growth. From her early family challenges to her transformative meeting with Dr. Gabor Maté, Sat Dharam shares how her personal journey gave rise to Beyond Addiction and Compassionate Inquiry, bo…
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2025-11-04 I Inquiry I Meeting what is needed I Joel Barna
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Why Economists Should Care About Inequality, with Branko Milanovic
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46:41Recently, Bethany and Luigi joined economist and wealth inequality expert Branko Milanovic in front of a live audience at the Aspen Ideas Festival to explore how capitalism, democracy, and income inequality interact. Together, the three discussed the pervasiveness of income inequality around the world, its connections with democracy and political s…
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142: Lukas Fehlings and Stewart Campbell are building an exciting new UDL community across borders!
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16:27Lukas Fehlings and Stewart Campbell share their plans to build a thriving UDL community in German-speaking countries. Hear their strategies for breaking language barriers, creating accessible resources, and connecting educators across borders. Whether you're building your own network or seeking collaboration ideas, this episode offers invaluable in…
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The Neuroscience of Trauma & Recovery: Rewiring the Brain and Achieving Lasting Change
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2:06:16Send us a text Dr. Brian Pennie joins Abdullah Boulad on Living a Life in Balance to share an inspiring story of recovery, awareness, and transformation. After more than fifteen years of heroin addiction, Brian reached a point of complete collapse, a moment that marked the beginning of his awakening. In this conversation, he opens up about his chil…
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2025-11-03 | Depth In Practice | Not Two: The Appamada Story | Peg Syverson
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S13 E1: Filling the Gap: Practical Coaching for Math and Science Educators
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15:15Send us a text In this episode of Practical Access, Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines reunite to kick off a new season focused on filling important gaps in the field of education. They introduce their collaborative work on the FLITE STEM Coaching project, a national initiative designed to support math and science coaches working alongside special educa…
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162: The Purpose of Asana Part Two With Cecily Milne
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57:44Before this recent solo episode, The Purpose of Asana Ep 159, was even released my friend Cecily Milne reached out to say she was so excited to listen to it and chat about it! We decided to record our conversation for all of you, so today we have Part Two! In this episode Cecily and I dive into what makes asana unique compared to other movement pra…
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2025-11-02 | Dharma Talk | Living in a Polarized World: Cultivation of the Delusion of Separation | Rosemarie Gardella Gates
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2025-10-27 | Depth In Practice | Not Two: The Appamada Story | Peg Syverson
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Nobel Economist Reveals Why Economic Models Keep Failing Us, ft. Richard Thaler
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45:59Standard economic theory informs how we think about business strategy and the economy and presumes that people are selfish, have well-defined preferences, and consistently make welfare-maximizing choices. In other words, we are rational. But what if that is not the case? Nobel Prize-winning economist Richard Thaler is out with an updated edition of…
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2025-10-28 I Inquiry I Zazen and Precepts I Flint Sparks
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141: Gordon Eldridge applies UDL to curriculum design and assessment policy.
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13:15In this episode, Gordon shares his journey from being intimidated by curriculum to becoming an expert, and reveals how he reimagined UDL guidelines as learning principles applicable to assessment policy, student leadership, and school-wide practices. Learn how to find flexibility in standards and make UDL work in your context.…
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Licia Sky on Embodied Trauma Healing: Insights from a Near-Death Experience and Psychedelics
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1:09:27Send us a text Licia Sky, Co-Founder and Global Ambassador of the Trauma Research Foundation, which she leads alongside her husband, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, joins Abdullah Boulad on Living a Life in Balance to explore how healing begins when we reconnect with the body and learn to hold both joy and grief with compassion. Licia shares moments from …
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S12E6 - Justin Whitehill on Growing Better Christmas Trees with A GIFT SEED
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59:52A GIFT SEED: Accelerated Genetic Improvement of Fir Through Sequencing, Economics, Extension & Diagnostics NC State's Justin Whitehill explores how cutting-edge research on fir genetics is helping Christmas tree growers tackle pests, pathogens, and climate challenges while strengthening a $2.5B industry. A GIFT SEED is a newly funded USDA-NIFA Spec…
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2025-10-26 | Dharma Talk | Becoming a Riverbed of Mercy | Jessica Steinbomer
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46:15Mercy has no hands,yet carries the whole mountaindown to the quiet.All are welcome to the river’s edge.Spelling note: Jessica cites from several sources, including by Cynthia Bourgeault.By Appamada
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2025-10-21 I Inquiry I Auden and Haga: active hope I Joel Barna
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1:00:39W.H. Auden cliphttps://youtu.be/oWtVYYoJFl4?si=MkPur0C6uJFKddz0By Appamada
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2025-10-20 | Depth In Practice | Not Two: The Appamada Story | Peg Syverson
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S12E5 - Ilaria Cimadori - The global regulatory challenges around GE & farm animal welfare
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59:06Oct. 21, 2025 | GES Colloquium Farm animal welfare in the gene editing era: a challenge for regulations across the globe. A comparative study between the United States, the European Union and Switzerland Bridging law, ethics, and biotechnology, this talk by Yale PhD candidate Ilaria Cimadori will evaluate how countries regulate the welfare implicat…
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Finding Safety Within: The Path to Self-Compassion and Emotional Peace
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1:25:03Send us a text In this episode of Living a Life in Balance, Abdullah Boulad sits with Emi Lizuka, Mindfulness and Somatic Experiencing Therapist at The Balance, to explore how awareness, compassion, and safety shape the way we heal. Emi shares her personal journey of overcoming narcissistic abuse and single motherhood, and how those experiences led…
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161: How The Legacy Of The Caste System Shows Up In Yoga Spaces with Anjali Rao
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33:32Is yoga exclusively connected to Hinduism? What is the caste system and why would a western yoga teacher need to understand it? How much of yoga's complex history do modern yoga practitioners and teachers really understand? In this powerful and thought-provoking conversation, I welcome back Anjali Rao — yoga educator, activist, and author — to unpa…
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2025-10-19 | Dharma Talk | Grace | Nate Smalley
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2025-10-15 I Inquiry I Enjoy Your Life I Josh Gifford
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1:00:05Songs arrive even in the mail boxSongs keep coming even happy to be sad Josephine FosterBy Appamada
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2025-10-13 | Depth In Practice | Not Two: The Appamada Story | Peg Syverson
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What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About AI, with Arvind Narayanan
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48:30Every major technological revolution has come with a bubble: railroads, electricity, dot-com. Is it AI’s turn? With investments skyrocketing and market valuations reaching the trillions, the stakes are enormous. But are we witnessing a genuine revolution—or the early stages of a spectacular crash? Princeton professor Arvind Narayanan joins Luigi Zi…
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The Longevity Blueprint: Gut Health, Metabolic Energy, and Stress Control
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2:12:04Send us a text In this episode of Living a Life in Balance, Abdullah Boulad sits with Dr. Simon Feldhaus, Medical Doctor at The Balance, to explore the link between the gut, brain, and overall health. Dr. Feldhaus shares how functional and micronutrient medicine can prevent disease, slow aging, and support the body’s natural healing ability. He exp…
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