Best Dysfunctional University Podcasts (2025)

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Ashlee Vance on robot gladiators and the future of AI combat 29:14

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Ashlee Vance reports from San Francisco's underground robot fight clubs, where humanoid machines controlled by virtual reality pilots battle in steel cages before roaring crowds. China dominates the hardware, America provides the spectacle, and artificial intelligence makes the robots increasingly lethal. The technology is advancing at breakneck sp…

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Karthik Narayan on Measuring the Effects of Unscheduled vs. Scheduled Monetary Policy Announcements 48:54

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Our fifth scholar in the series is Karthik Narayan, who is a doctoral candidate in Economics at Nuffield College and at the Department of Economics, University of Oxford. His research focuses on monetary policy, macroeconomics and finance in developing countries. We spoke about his job market paper titled, Macroeconomic Effects of Scheduled and Uns…

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The Genius of Eve (God's prototype, neural corruption, & the 1st deception) - 076 2:02:55

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Go Deeper on Topics Discussed on the show: http://www.novosnetwork.com/kairos

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Dog Entitlement with Behave Atlanta 1:00:11

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Dogs are family — and these days, they’re welcome almost everywhere: cafés, breweries, stores, and even offices. But as our world becomes increasingly dog-friendly, some are wondering… have we taken it too far? In this episode, Chris chats with Lillian Ciardelli, ACAAB, and Amy Campbell, CPDT-KA, of Behave Atlanta, two canine behavior experts who h…

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Todd S. Purdum: How Desi Arnaz invented modern television and lost himself 33:07

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Todd S. Purdum, veteran journalist and author of the new book "Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television," explains how a Cuban refugee revolutionized Hollywood from his adopted home in Los Angeles. Though underappreciated as a showbiz entrepreneur, Arnaz pioneered the three-camera sitcom format, shifted television production from New York to Los…

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Episode 195: We Can Make a Difference

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In "We Can Make a Difference," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the recent publication from CIDRAP's Vaccine Integrity Project, an upcoming collaboration between CIDRAP and NEJM Evidence, and the latest measles and respiratory virus data. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID Query about how the government shutdown is impacting public health surv…

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Speaking to the Earth ("Mother Earth", witchcraft, & dominion) w/Francis Myles - 075 1:46:29

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Connect with Francis: https://francismyles.com/"I Speak to the Earth" book: https://a.co/d/ct1YAzUGo Deeper on Topics Discussed on the show: http://www.novosnetwork.com/kairos

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John Freeman sees California as America's literary center 31:37

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John Freeman, author of "California Rewritten: A Journey Through the Golden State's New Literature," talks about how California has become America's new literary center, challenging New York's dominance. He discusses the pandemic book club that sparked his journey, the state's evolving mythology, and how diverse voices are redefining what it means …

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The Stages of Anointing (covenants, delay, & qualification) - 074 1:28:11

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Go Deeper on Topics Discussed on the show: http://www.novosnetwork.com/kairos

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Asad Tariq on Electoral Redistricting and Public Goods Provision in India 42:49

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Our fourth scholar in the series is Asad Tariq, who is a doctoral candidate in Economics at the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. His research focuses on the political economy of development, with a particular interest in religion, politics and public service delivery in India. We spoke about his job market paper titled, Constituencies of …

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Easing Pain, Restoring Motion: The Galen Myotherapy Approach with Lisa Buchanan, CPDT-KA, MHS 52:40

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Galen Myotherapy is a holistic, mindful approach that goes far beyond massage—helping dogs feel safe, understood, and pain-free while deepening the bond they share with their people. In this episode of PetAbility Podcast, Cathy and Chris explore this powerful form of canine bodywork with Lisa Buchanan, a certified Galen Myotherapist. Lisa explains …

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Ari Gold on what happens when 'live cinema' meets family dysfunction 28:57

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Filmmaker Ari Gold turns the camera on his own family in "Brother Verses Brother," an ambitious one-shot musical that follows him and his identical twin brother searching for meaning through the streets of San Francisco's North Beach, alongside their 99-year-old novelist father, Herb. Gold explains how this experimental work, executive produced by …

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Episode 194: Bending Not Breaking

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In "Bending Not Breaking," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss recent layoffs and layoff reversals at the CDC, comments from the administration on the MMR vaccine, and the latest respiratory virus data. Dr. Osterholm also shares an update on pertussis cases and answers an ID Query about herd immunity.Resources for vaccine and public heal…

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Aligning with Heaven (dead prayers, pure power, & the spirit realm) w/Blake Healy - 073 2:06:49

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Connect with Blake https://www.patreon.com/blakehealy Go Deeper on Topics Discussed on the show: http://www.novosnetwork.com/kairos

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Dina Gilio-Whitaker on how California commodified Native identity 29:05

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Dina Gilio-Whitaker, author of the new book "Who Gets to Be Indian?" explores how California became ground zero for Native American identity fraud — from Hollywood's early film lots to today's casino capitalism and tribal disenrollment crisis. The state's confluence of entertainment industry, counterculture movements, federal relocation programs, a…

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Chetana Sabnis on The Intimacy Contract and the Indian State 51:24

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Our third scholar in the series is Chetana Sabnis, who is a doctoral candidate at the Department of Political Science at Yale University. Her research focuses on how states regulate intimate relationships and construct hierarchies of familial belonging. We spoke about her job market paper titled, The Intimacy Contract in Action: How Indian Courts D…

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Christ Consciousness (Occult Doctrines, "Oneness", & New Age Roots) - 072 1:08:32

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Go Deeper on Topics Discussed on the show: http://www.novosnetwork.com/kairos

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Rehab Rewind: Disk Disease with Dr. Gena Silver 33:09

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Learn from premier veterinary neurologist, Gena Silver, MS, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology,) all about intervertebral disk disease (IVDD,) a common neurological disease in all pets. What is it? Can it be prevented? How do you recognize it? What do you do when your pet gets it? Explained in a clear and understandable fashion for all pet lovers. To learn mor…

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Mike Magee on building the world's most innovative university 26:48

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Mike Magee is the president of Minerva University, which has earned the No. 1 ranking in the World University Rankings for Innovation for four consecutive years. Founded in San Francisco in 2012, Minerva reimagined higher education — eliminating campuses, lectures, and tenure while sending students to live and study across seven global cities. Mage…

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Episode 193: Fevers, Furloughs, and Falsehoods

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In "Fevers, Furloughs, and Falsehoods," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall break down the CDC’s recent ACIP meeting and the ongoing uncertainty around updated vaccine recommendations. Dr. Osterhom discusses state-level differences in vaccine access, possible changes to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, and reviews the latest data on CO…

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The Courts of Heaven (Covenants, Books of Destiny, & Bloodlines) w/Robert Henderson - 071 2:04:40

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Go Deeper on Topics Discussed on the show: http://www.novosnetwork.com/kairos

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Tim Higgins on the battle to take down Apple 45:18

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Tim Higgins discusses his new book "iWar," examining how one of California's corporate crown jewels, Apple, faces an unprecedented rebellion. Tech leaders such as Spotify's Daniel Ek and Epic's Tim Sweeney are waging a legal war over what they have portrayed as a shakedown operation — the 30% App Store cut that generates massive profits for Apple w…

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The Propaganda Machine of Hell (Geopolitics, Anarchy & Charlie Kirk) - 070 1:37:19

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Go Deeper on Topics Discussed on the show: http://www.novosnetwork.com/kairos

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Sunny Rai on Using Large Language Models to Understand the Depiction of Shame and Pride in Bollywood versus Hollywood 38:01

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Our second scholar in the series is Sunny Rai, who is a postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Computer and Information Science University of Pennsylvania. She received her Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from University of Delhi. Her research focuses on misinformation, mental health and cross-cultural variations in human language. We spoke about h…

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Wheek Wisdom: A Guide to Guinea Pig Care and Companionship with Kim Smothermon 58:48

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PetAbility Podcast welcomes Kim Smothermon, the director of the Guinea Pig Sanctuary, to the show to share insider insights from life at the Guinea Pig Sanctuary in Salisbury, MA. Together with Cathy and Chris, Kim dives into everything you need to know about guinea pigs—whether you’re a curious first-timer, a seasoned pet parent, or simply fascina…

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Special Update: Dysfunction at ACIP

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In this special update, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall recap the events of last week's ACIP meeting and what it means for COVID, MMRV, and hepatitis B vaccine availability.Learn more about the Vaccine Integrity Project

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Jeff Chang on Bruce Lee and the emergence of Asian American pride 26:45

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Jeff Chang, in his new biography "Water Mirror Echo," explores how the short of life of Bruce Lee helped make Asian America. Born in San Francisco's Chinatown, Lee was denied the lead role in Warner Bros.'s 1970s TV series "Kung Fu," which was given instead to David Carradine in yellowface. Lee's collision with Hollywood rejection became a catalyst…

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Episode 192: Ice Cream and Shark Attacks

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In "Ice Cream and Shark Attacks," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the FDA’s recent decision to authorize updated COVID-19 vaccines for limited groups, the confusion around access for those under 65, and the uncertain outcomes of this week’s ACIP meeting. They also cover ongoing upheaval at the CDC, provide updates on COVID-19 and measles, a…

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The Origin of the Universe (Fine Tuning, Physics of Eden, & the Ice Age) w/Hugh Ross & Fuz Rana - 069 2:21:56

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Check out Hugh & Fuz's Organization: https://reasons.org/Go Deeper on Topics Discussed on the show: http://www.novosnetwork.com/kairos

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Satsuki Ina on echoes of Japanese incarceration 36:14

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Satsuki Ina was born behind barbed wire at Tule Lake, where she became one of roughly 120,000 Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II. Her parents, both U.S. citizens, lost their freedom and faith in America, leaving a legacy of silence and trauma. Today, as immigrant families are again separated and detained, Ina's memoir "The Poet and…

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The Universal Reaction That Exposes Toxic People 6:54

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TOXIC PODCAST: The Universal Reaction That Exposes Toxic People In this episode of Toxic, Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP explores the immediate, involuntary nervous system reaction that toxic people display the moment you set any boundary. Learn why this instant response reveals someone's true nature before their conscious mind can mask it. Key topics cove…

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The Spirit of Python (divination, spiritual counterfeiting, & suffocation) - 68 1:14:20

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Free Worship Night Mentioned: https://deependtv.com/nyc Go Deeper on Topics Discussed on the show: http://www.novosnetwork.com/kairos

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Kartik Srivastava on Referral-Based Hiring, Caste Networks, and Breaking Barriers in India's Labor Markets 47:41

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Our first scholar in the series is Kartik Srivastava, who is a PhD candidate at the Kennedy School at Harvard University. Before this, he received his bachelor's degree from Yale University, where he majored in Economics and Engineering Sciences. His research focuses on development economics, labor economics, and political economy. We spoke about h…

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Four-Step Boundary Blueprint for Toxic Relationships 11:21

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Why most "boundary advice" fails: Understanding the neuroscience of toxic relationships Tired of advice that ignores what's really happening in your body and brain when facing toxic people? This episode delivers a research-backed, four-step framework that fuses neuroscience and attachment theory to create boundaries that actually stick. Most bounda…

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Rehab Rewind! Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome with Dr. Bronwyn Riggs 51:01

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Join us as we revisit our conversation with Dr. Bronwyn Riggs about Canine Cognitive Dysfunction. Why is my 13 y.o. dog seeming so confused by every day tasks? She doesn't seem to recognize me anymore and went to the window to be let outside. Then she seemed to get lost on our usual walk and became quite anxious. She is pacing all night long and th…

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Peter Jones explores privilege and vulnerability at a school for sons of the Los Angeles elite 28:51

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Peter Jones turned his camera on his former classmates from the Harvard School for Boys, a former military academy for boys in Los Angeles, for his new documentary "Fortunate Sons," chronicling the lives of the 1974 graduating class through their 50th reunion. What started as pandemic Zoom calls became surprisingly honest conversations about addict…

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The Dark Side of Deliverance (Antarctica, elves, & constellations) w/Dan Duval - 067 2:05:14

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Dan's Site: Bridemovement.com

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Episode 191: 'The Big One' with Mark Olshaker, Ann Hennigan Grace, & Dr. Sydney Redepenning

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In this week's special episode, Chris Dall interviews Dr. Osterholm and his coauthor Mark Olshaker on their new book The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics. They are also joined by Ann Hennigan Grace and CIDRAP's Dr. Sydney Redepenning who both conducted research and fact-checking for the book.The Big One is…

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Eve Quesnel on how nature always shows up 22:27

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Eve Quesnel, author of the new book "Snow Fleas and Chickadees: Everyday Observations in the Sierra," joins us from her home in Truckee. For more than two decades, she's been paying close attention to the Sierra Nevada, finding evidence that "nature will show up" everywhere — even in urban cracks and sidewalks. Quesnel discusses making a conscious …