Best Deborah Edwards Podcasts (2026)

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Ep. 73: Inside Kokomo w/ Ria and Kevol Graham on Caribbean Food and Hospitality 20:29

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Ria and Kevol Graham join Chrystal Genesis for cocktails and conversation at Kokomo, their family-run, acclaimed Caribbean restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Partners in life and work, the couple talk about opening Kokomo just before the Covid pandemic and building a hospitality business while raising three children in New York City. They discus…

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Davohnte Morgan | Mt Shasta Mystery 36:10

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Davohnte Morgan was getting his life back after a traumatic injury but when he walked away from an argument with his girlfriend in 2020, he was never heard from again. His family wants his story out there so that people know to keep looking for Davohnte so that, regardless of the outcome, they can bring him home. This case is *unsolved* If you know…

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AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH | Crafts Conversation with Costume Designer Deborah L. Scott 31:32

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Oscar-winning costume designer Deborah L. Scott closes out THR’s special edition of Behind the Screen with a fascinating look at the unprecedented artistry behind the costumes in Avatar: Fire and Ash. Each design was essentially created twice: first as a real-life, tangible garment and then as a digitally realized on-screen version. Learn more abou…

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Reducing R&D Cycle Time in Pharma Without Increasing Regulatory Risk - with Vaithi Bharath of Bayer 38:01

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Today's guest is Vaithi Bharath, Associate Director of Data Science & AI Solutions at Bayer. Bharath joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to break down why clinical R&D timelines often slip for reasons that have little to do with model performance. Rather, delays compound when data moves across fragmented systems, teams rely on slow hando…

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Part 1: How To Stop Self-Sabotage & Achieve Your Goals 49:25

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How’re those New Year’s resolutions going? Most peoplegive up their New Year's resolutions by the second Friday inJanuary, a day dubbed "Quitter's Day," with studies showing over 80% abandoning goals by mid-January due to unrealistic expectations and waning motivation. If you want to understand why we self-sabotage and masterthe steps to stop it, t…

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Data Solutions for Tailoring Agronomic Support to Meet Regional Needs - with Tami Craig Schilling of Bayer Crop Science 34:48

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Today's guest is Tami Craig Schilling, Vice President of Agronomic Digital Innovation at Bayer Crop Science. Tami brings decades of expertise in agricultural sales, R&D, and digital tools for farmer support. Tami joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how generative AI delivers localized recommendations across the plan-plant-grow…

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The Day It Was To Finalize: The Unsolved Abduction of Deborah McKneely 29:57

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A fifth grader comes home from school in 1991 expecting to see his mother but instead is greeted by an empty home and a terrifying scene. Everything from the home pointed to foul play for the mother. Other clues made it seem like aspects had been staged to make the scene look like something that it wasn’t. On the day of Deborah’s disappearance, she…

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Why Agentic and Conversational AI Products Are Not What CX Leaders Think - with Baker Johnson of UJET 33:06

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Today's guest is Baker Johnson, Chief Business Officer at UJET. UJET is a next-generation cloud contact center platform that leverages AI to modernize the customer experience. Baker joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explain why conversational and agentic AI often fall short in CX, and how legacy processes and fragmented data prevent…

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Ren and Setina Weddles | Missing Twins 19:47

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In December of 2017, the Stockton police got a tip that a baby had been killed in May of 2016 and it had never been reported. The investigation showed that the family had not just one missing baby but rather two. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, you can call the Stockton police at 1-209-937-7911 or NCMEC at 1800THELOST Events: LA Meetu…

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Episode 562: I Was A Classmate of Fidel and Raul Castro by Gustavo Bermudz 9:53

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A short speech by Mr. Gustavo Bermudz who was a classmate of the Castros at the 1965 Rally for God, Family and Country Boston, MA. Camp Constitution is a New Hampshire based charitable trust. We run a week-long family camp, man information tables at various venues, have a book publishing arm, and post videos from our camp and others that we think a…

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Breaking Barriers: How Top Performers Overcome Fear and Thrive 22:14

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In this episode, I reflect on the highlights of Season 4,sharing the most inspiring moments and lessons from my brave guests. We explore the mindsets, habits, and stories that can help you lead an even better work-life. After recording each episode, there was always a takeaway that made me reflect or take action - like doing my first wild water swi…

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Bianca Lebron | Missing in Connecticut 25:38

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Ten year old Bianca Lebron said she was going to the mall with her uncle. She got into a van and drove off, never to be seen again. There have been suspects over the years and it seems the police have gotten close to an arrest a couple of times. But Bianca’s case remains unsolved. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, please call the Bridge…

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AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH: EDITING 25:02

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Assembling the narrative elements of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ required an unprecedented synergy between director/editor James Cameron and his editorial team. In episode four of THR’s special edition of ‘Behind the Screen’, editors Stephen Rivkin and Jason Gaudio detail their innovative process in fascinating detail — including their presence on-set d…

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Why Post-Merger Integrations Fail Without Data Governance - Sandro Venturini of UBS 17:29

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Today's guest is Sandro Venturini, Executive Director at UBS Asset Management Switzerland. Sandro brings deep expertise in fund structuring, cross-border launches, and data integration for financial services. Sandro joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how fragmented fund data creates silos in mergers and launches, and how a si…

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Episode 561: Defending the Decalogue: A Presentation by Col John Eidsmoe 37:18

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A lecture by author and attorney Colonel John Eidsmoe. Col. John Eidsmoe's presentation on "Defending the Decalogue" is a significant contribution to the discussion on the principles of the Ten Commandments. He emphasizes the importance of respect for property and the moral implications of the commandments, arguing that they should not be interpret…

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Terror After Sundown: The Murder of Carol Jenkins-Davis 54:51

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In September of 1968, a young saleswoman named Carol was traveling through Indiana, selling encyclopedias for a company based in Indianapolis. She was part of a small crew made up of another black woman and two white men. That day, their route brought them to Martinsville, Indiana, a town that was already known among Black travelers as a dangerous …

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Episode 560: Building the Enemies of American Independence: A Lecture by Anthony Sutton 47:53

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This a 1975 lecture by author and researcher Professor Anthony Sutton Anthony Sutton was a research Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, from 1968 to 1973. He is a former economics professor at California State University Los Angeles. He was born in London in 1925 and educated at the universities of London, Gottingen and Californi…

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Logan Schiendelman | Missing in Washington 25:42

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Logan Schiendelman was having some growing pains as he entered adulthood like a lot of young people do. Nothing seemed insurmountable but when he disappeared, the investigators had to consider if any of those issues contributed. This case is *unsolved* Help support search efforts: https://gofund.me/5ec6d7574 If you know anything, you can call the T…

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Episode 559: Anti-Communist Alliance: A Speech by Edward Hunter The Man That Coined The Term "Brainwashing" 52:25

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Ed Hunter gives a speech at the Rally for God, Family and Country Boston, MA July 1963. Mr. Hunter authored the book "Brainwashing." Camp Constitution is a New Hampshire based charitable trust. We run a week-long family camp, man information tables at various venues, have a book publishing arm, and post videos from our camp and others that we think…

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Episode 558: None Dare Call It Treason by John Stormer 59:26

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A 1964 speech by author John Stormer A description of the book: None Dare Call It Treason is a careful compilation of facts from hundreds of Congressional investigations of communism and dozens of authoritative books on the communist-socialist conspiracy to enslave America. It dissects the failures of the Eisenhower Administration just as effective…

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Why Your Christmas Table Feels Like the Boardroom: How to Handle a Difficult Person 31:06

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I dive into the fascinating parallels between familydynamics at the Christmas table and the behaviours we see in meetings and the boardroom. Drawing from real-life coaching experiences and powerful psychological models, I’ll help you recognise old patterns, understand your triggers, and give you practical tools to handle difficult people both at ho…

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Behind the Screen: 'Avatar: Fire and Ash': Visual Effects 35:14

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In episode three of THR’s special edition of ‘Behind the Screen’, senior visual effects supervisor Joe Letteri, visual effects supervisor Richard Baneham, Wētā FX senior visual effects supervisor Eric Saindon and Wētā FX senior animation supervisor Daniel Barrett take listeners behind-the-scenes of how Avatar’s groundbreaking performance-capture te…

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Scaling Enterprise Productivity Through Agentic AI and Workflow Automation - with Kuo Zhang of Alibaba.com 21:25

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Today's guest is Kuo Zhang, President of Alibaba.com. Alibaba.com is a global B2B marketplace connecting small and mid-sized businesses with manufacturers and suppliers worldwide. Kuo joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello for an exclusive interview following his keynote address at this year's CoCreate event in Las Vegas to discuss how agen…

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Patricia Lockwood Reads Elizabeth Bishop 45:29

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Patricia Lockwood joins Kevin Young to read “In the Waiting Room,” by Elizabeth Bishop, and her own poem “Love Poem Like We Used to Write It.” Lockwood is the author of the novels “No One Is Talking About This” and “Will There Ever Be Another You,” along with two poetry collections and a memoir. She has won the Thurber Prize for American Humor and …

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Steps From Home: The Unsolved Abduction of Rachel Louise Cooke 51:56

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In January of 2002, a college student is home in Texas for winter break, just days away from returning to school. Like she does nearly every morning, the avid runner laces up her shoes, grabs her Walkman, and heads out on her familiar four-mile route through her family’s quiet subdivision. Neighbors see her along the way. Her movements are accounte…

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Adam Herrman | Delayed Report 38:52

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When a child goes missing, entire communities turn out to search for them. But the people of Towanda, Kansas weren’t given that opportunity because Adam Herrman’s adoptive parents? They said he went back into state care and it took 9 years for anyone to realize that was a lie. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, you can call the Butler Co…

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Episode 557: Mannish Women by Rev. J.M. Gates 3:19

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Rev. J. M. Gates message from the mid 1940s against lesbians. Reverend J.M. Gates (born James M. Gates July 14, 1884 – August 18, 1945) was an American preacher who recorded sermons and gospel songs extensively between the mid-1920s and 1940s. Recording over 200 sides in his career, Gates was one of the most prolific preachers of the pre-war era, a…

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Episode 32 - Q&A with David Holsten 43:36

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Host Lem Malabuyo invites MAF President and CEO David Holsten to answer questions, submitted by followers of From the Hangar podcast.If you have any more questions or comments, leave a comment below. And of course, hit that subscribe button!You can also reach out by email at [email protected] Mission Aviation Fellowship

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Rewiring Systems to Scale AI From Demos to Deliverables - Nina Edwards of Prudential Insurance 28:06

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Today's guest is Nina Edwards, Vice President of Emerging Technology and Innovation at Prudential Insurance. With decades of experience driving strategy, innovation, and AI-enabled growth at leading financial and consulting firms, Nina brings deep expertise in applied intelligence and emerging technology. Nina joins Emerj Editorial Director Matth…

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Accelerating Speed to Value through Agentic Systems and Intelligent Automation in Life Sciences - with Robert Wenier of AstraZeneca 35:16

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Today's guest is Robert Wenier, Global Head of Cloud and Infrastructure at AstraZeneca. Robert leads enterprise cloud, infrastructure, and platform strategy across a highly regulated, data-intensive global organization. Robert joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella to discuss how enterprise data and AI architectures are shifting from …

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True Crime Conversations: Josh (True Crime Bullsh**), Amanda (Wine & Crime), and Charlie (Crimelines) 1:18:29

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For the month of December, True Crime creators are getting together for conversations about podcasting, true crime, and the nexus between the two. We’ll discuss creating our shows, behind-the-scenes moments, fears and hopes, the cases that have gripped us, and more. In this conversation, Josh Hallmark (True Crime Bullsh**), Amanda (Wine and Crime),…

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AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH | Crafts Conversation with Production Designers Dylan Cole & Ben Procter 34:10

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Tune into episode two of THR’s special edition of ‘Behind the Screen’ for a deep dive into how the ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ production designers Dylan Cole and Ben Procter evolved their Oscar-nominated work, expanded their color palette with the introduction of new characters and environments and drew on cinematic influences to shape their art. Learn…

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Governing AI for Fraud, Compliance, and Automation at Scale - with Naveen Kumar of TD Bank 22:06

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Today's guest is Naveen Kumar, Head of Insider Risk, Analytics, and Detection at TD Bank. With deep expertise in financial crime and risk analytics, he offers a frontline view into how regulated institutions manage AI securely at scale. Naveen joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss the foundations required for responsible AI adop…

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The Power of Being Different: Andrew Whitehead on Authentic Success in Law & Life 40:15

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The first time I saw Andrew Whitehead, he was accompanying Sarah Walker-Smith, on the piano. It was lockdown and Sarah was singing from her office cabin she affectionately called the ‘shed’. As Senior Partner and CEO of Shakespeare Martineau, they were lifting the spirits oftheir colleagues. What struck me was the bravery, beauty and authenticity o…

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Episode 556: "Go Bills" Chuck Schumer's reply to the Australian Massacre of Jews 0:11

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Self-loathing Jew, Senator Chuck Schumer's response to the shooting in Australia by militant Muslims. Camp Constitution is a New Hampshire based charitable trust. We run a week-long family camp, man information tables at various venues, have a book publishing arm, and post videos from our camp and others that we think are of importance. Please visi…

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Transparency for AI Systems, Regulations, and Humans in Agricultural Manufacturing - with Kun He of Bayer 35:24

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Today's guest is Kun He, Lead Scientific Advisor at Bayer Crop Science. He joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how AI is transforming human talent and workforce development in agricultural manufacturing, balancing data-driven efficiency with the irreplaceable role of human gut instinct. Kun also explores practical takeaways, s…

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Francheska and Misheila Martinez | Missing Sisters 23:22

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Francheska and Misheila Martinez were twin sisters living in Paterson New Jersey in the spring of 2000. But that summer both of them disappeared–separately–and the police assumed they were runaways. But after 25 years of no contact, we have to wonder if something else happened. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, you can call NCMEC at 1-8…

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Payphone Call at 1:58 AM: The Unsolved Disappearance of Dr. Cherryl Lamont Pearson 37:10

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A treasured pediatrician from Tennessee spends the night out at an NBA basketball game. She calls her mom from the game and mentions to her that she isn’t feeling well. After she gets home, she hosts a couple of girlfriends at her place to finish out the evening as a quiet night in before heading to bed. What happens to her after they leave her hom…

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Why Granular Visibility and Data Control Determines AI Success in Financial Services - with Chris Joynt of Securiti 30:24

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Today's guest is Chris Joynt, Director of Product Marketing at Securiti. Securiti is a leader in AI-powered data security, privacy, and governance across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Chris joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore why trust in data remains the defining challenge for AI in financial services, and how institut…

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Special Updated Episode: Judy Lord's Case Is Solved 30:08

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UPDATED EPISODE: When I first covered this case in October 2025 the case was unsolved. As of November 24th, 2025 a suspect was confirmed in the case with advanced DNA evidence and NHSP Closed the case. Today I go through the evidence police have released after their big press announcement. This is the full original episode with an updated ending. R…

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Summer Wells | Four Years On 52:36

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In June of 2021, a little girl went missing from her family’s rural property in Tennessee. The case got the national attention most missing persons advocates would love to have, but then it went too far and impeded the investigation. While we debate the balance between reporting information and hurting a case, Summer Moo n-Utah Wells remains missin…

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AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH | Crafts Conversation with Grammy-winning Composer Simon Franglen 25:16

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In the premiere episode of this special ‘Behind the Screen' podcast series celebrating the crafts of 'Avatar: Fire and Ash', Grammy-winning composer Simon Franglen reveals what he learned from late composer James Horner, defining the culture of the world of Pandora through music, inventing and 3D printing new instruments, and how James Cameron's pa…

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How to Create a Morning Routine for a Productive Day with Deborah Lyon 1:04:31

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You know those people who seem to do it all? My next guest does just that: five children, a partner, four dogs, and three books, plus she’s built a beautiful home on Lake Windermere. She now runs The Heaning Estate, a beautiful collection of dwellings she renovated, which you can stay in. How does she make it all possible? Deborah shares the secret…

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Rethinking Clinical Trials with Faster AI-Driven Decision Making - with Shefali Kakar of Novartis 20:39

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Shefali Kakar, Global Head of PK Sciences and Oncology at Novartis, returns to the AI in Business podcast to discuss how AI is reshaping the earliest and most critical phases of drug development—where strategic investment decisions are made long before a clinical trial begins. Together with Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello, Shefali explores…

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Human-Centered Innovation Driving Better Nurse Experiences - with Umesh Rustogi of Microsoft 27:42

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Today's guest is Umesh Rustogi, General Manager of Dragon for Nursing, Microsoft Health & Life Sciences. Umesh joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how nursing workflows are straining under documentation burden, and how ambient AI is being built — not repurposed — to fit the realities of frontline care. The conversation also ex…