Best Ed Bowers Podcasts (2026)

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Matthew Davis, "A Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore" (St. Martin's Press, 2025) 1:06:05

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Mount Rushmore is something of an American Rorschach test. Some look at the monument and see American patriotic ideals carved into a mountainside. Others see only the rank hypocrisy of American presidents blasted into an Indigenous sacred site. In A Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore, writer and journalist Matthew Dav…

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AI’s Imperial Agenda 36:45

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After OpenAI CEO Sam Altman launched ChatGPT in 2022, the race for dominance in the field of artificial intelligence hit warp speed. Silicon Valley has poured billions of dollars into developing AI, building data centers, and promising a future free from the chains of unfulfilling work across the globe. But in “Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares i…

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Biggest Surprises of 2025, The Good, Bad & Ugly of AI, and Looking Ahead 34:05

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Steve Jones, Kellyn Gorman and Grant Fritchey discuss what surprised them most in the database/tech world in 2025, ruminate on the good, bad and ugly of AI, and ponder where it goes next. Recorded on-site at PASS Summit 2025 in Seattle. Watch or listen to every episode of the Simple Talk podcast at: www.red-gate.com/simple-talk/podcasts Simple Talk…

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Jean Pfaelzer, "California, a Slave State" (Yale UP, 2023) 54:34

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California owes its origins and sunny prosperity to slavery. Spanish invaders captured Indigenous people to build the chain of Catholic missions. Russian otter hunters shipped Alaska Natives--the first slaves transported into California--and launched a Pacific slave triangle to China. Plantation slaves were marched across the plains for the Gold Ru…

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Collateral Damage - Airborne Imperialism: The Tragic Deaths of Veronica and Charity Bowers 58:44

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We're excited to share another episode of The Intercept’s new podcast Collateral Damage. The investigative series examines the half-century-long war on drugs, its enduring ripple effects, and the devastating consequences of building a massive war machine aimed at the public itself. Hosted by Radley Balko, an investigative journalist who has been co…

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Amy Bowers Cordalis, "The Water Remembers: My Indigenous Family's Fight to Save a River and a Way of Life" (Little Brown, 2024) 1:02:51

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For the members of a Northern California tribe, salmon are the lifeblood of the people—a vital source of food, income, and cultural identity. When a catastrophic fish kill devastates the river, Amy Bowers Cordalis is propelled into action, reigniting her family’s 170-year battle against the U.S. government. In a moving and engrossing blend of memoi…

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Deportation, Inc. 45:52

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The most defining feature of Donald Trump’s first year back in office has been the brutality of his deportation machine and his administration's numerous attempts to upend due process. Back in March, the Trump administration wrongly deported Kilmar Ábrego Garcia to a notoriously violent prison in El Salvador. Ábrego Garcia’s legal status protected …

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Jennifer Ott, "Where the City Meets the Sound: The Story of Seattle's Waterfront" (HistoryLink, 2025) This 1:12:32

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From canoes on the beach at Dzidzilalich to steamships and piers, Seattle's waterfront was the center of the city's economy and culture for generations. Its tumultuous history reflects a broader story of immigration, labor battles, and technological change. The 2001 Nisqually Earthquake brought fresh urgency and opportunity to remake this contested…

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Jeff Roche, "The Conservative Frontier: Texas and the Origins of the New Right" (U Texas Press, 2025) 1:20:52

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American conservatism as we know it today is a West Texas export, argues College of Wooster professor Jeff Roche in The Conservative Frontier: Texas and the Origins of the New Right (U Texas Press, 2025). Tracing the roots of the state's conservative movement back to the giant cattle ranches and tycoons of the nineteenth century, Roche argues that …

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430: Charlotte Evans MBE-Why your Mindset and Resilience are key when pursing a career in sports and business? 1:00:41

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From Paralympic Gold to Financial Planning: The Mindset of Charlotte Evans MBE This week, we are joined by history-maker Charlotte Evans MBE. A former elite skier and Paralympian, Charlotte made headlines as the sighted guide for Kelly Gallagher, securing Great Britain's first-ever Winter Paralympic Gold medal at the 2014 Sochi Games. Today, Charlo…

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430: Charlotte Evans MBE-Why your Mindset and Resilience are key when pursing a career in sports and business? 1:00:41

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From Paralympic Gold to Financial Planning: The Mindset of Charlotte Evans MBE This week, we are joined by history-maker Charlotte Evans MBE. A former elite skier and Paralympian, Charlotte made headlines as the sighted guide for Kelly Gallagher, securing Great Britain's first-ever Winter Paralympic Gold medal at the 2014 Sochi Games. Today, Charlo…

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“Trump Has Appointed Himself Judge, Jury, and Executioner” 32:18

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In September, The Intercept broke the story of the U.S. military ordering an additional strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean. Since then, U.S. boat strikes have expanded to the Pacific Ocean. The Intercept has documented 22 strikes as of early December that have killed at least 87 people. Alejandro Carranza Medina, a Colombian national, …

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Data Modeling, SQL Server 2025, Community, Running & More – with Ed Pollack 32:05

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Ed Pollack (Microsoft Data Platform MVP and community champion) sat down with Steve Jones at PASS Summit 2025 to discuss many topics including: Why change is good - but keeping on top of the fundamentals is still important Data modeling Recommended software/products to use SQL Server 2025, which was just launched into General Availability at the ti…

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Lethal Illusion: Understanding the Death Penalty Apparatus 40:29

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As of December first, officials across the U.S. have executed 44 people in 11 states, making 2025 one of the deadliest years for state sanctioned executions. In this week’s episode we talk to Malcolm Gladwell, whose new podcast series dives into one case to understand how the system operates and the reality that who gets sentenced to die often depe…

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REBROADCAST: The Housing Hunger Games 43:25

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This week on The Intercept Briefing: What does it mean to work full-time in America and still not afford a place to live? We're resharing our conversation with journalist Brian Goldstone, whose new book “There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America,” examines this growing crisis. Goldstone's book — a finalist for the Carnegie Medal for…

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Chris Yogerst, "The Warner Brothers" (UP of Kentucky, 2023) 1:07:36

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One of the oldest and most recognizable studios in Hollywood, Warner Bros. is considered a juggernaut of the entertainment industry. Since its formation in the early twentieth century, the studio has been a constant presence in cinema history, responsible for the creation of acclaimed films, blockbuster brands, and iconic superstars. In The Warner …

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Simon Sabin on SQLBits, Data, AI, and Running a Conference 1:13:40

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Steve Jones is joined by SQLBits founder Simon Sabin at Redgate's Cambridge HQ to discuss Simon's early days in the data world (and how the industry has evolved), the importance of context when working with AI, and what's ahead for SQLBits in 2026. They also dive into the nuances of conference speaking and, for a change of pace, Simon talks about h…

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Lauren E. M. Everett, "Fortunate People in a Fortunate Land: At Home in Santa Monica's Rent-Controlled Housing" (Temple UP, 2025) 49:42

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Rent control and other tenant protections have profound and positive impacts on individuals’ and communities’ lives. Dr. Lauren Everett’s Fortunate People in a Fortunate Land: At Home in Santa Monica’s Rent-Controlled Housing (Temple UP, 2025) shows how rent control impacts the lives of the renters themselves. Dr. Everett interviews residents about…

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Erika Pani, "Torn Asunder: Republican Crises and Civil Wars in the United States and Mexico, 1848-1867" (UNC Press, 2025) 57:37

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Between the late 1840s and the late 1860s, the United States and Mexico had quite a bit in common. Both suffered from reactionary succession movements, both faced brutal civil wars, and both had to figure out a method of reconstructing broken nations in their aftermath. In Torn Asunder: Republican Crises and Civil Wars in the United States and Mexi…

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Robert Reich Thinks Democrats Are On the Brink of a New Era 27:50

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The Labor Department reported September jobs numbers on Thursday, showing employers added 119,000 jobs to the economy but also an increase in unemployment to 4.4 percent. “The September report shows fairly good job growth, but every other report we have for October shows a slowdown,” says Robert Reich, the former secretary of labor under President …

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429: Neil Schwartz- How can Data develop Sports Business & Fan Engagement? 1:05:10

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Unleashing the Power of Data in Sports Business & Fan Engagement In this weeks podcast is guest Neil Schwartz , President of Sports Business Research Network (BRnet) and the host of My First Job in Sport Podcast Discover the pathways to entering the sports industry. Neil shares his 25 years of experiance in the Sports Data Industry Learn why storyt…

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429: Neil Schwartz- How can Data develop Sports Business & Fan Engagement? 1:05:10

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Unleashing the Power of Data in Sports Business & Fan Engagement In this weeks podcast is guest Neil Schwartz , President of Sports Business Research Network (BRnet) and the host of My First Job in Sport Podcast Discover the pathways to entering the sports industry. Neil shares his 25 years of experiance in the Sports Data Industry Learn why storyt…

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Saikat Chakrabarti’s Plan for the Political Revolution 42:32

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It’s the end of an era. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who counts among her legacies in Congress successfully undercutting the push for Medicare for All, announced last week that she is retiring from Congress. The two-time former speaker of the House made her announcement after Democrats made remarkable gains in nationwide elections, campaigning on a…

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Coffee chat with John Sterrett 43:06

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Steve chats with John Sterrett, CEO of ProcureSQL, about his true love for data from a young age, how SQL Saturday and community events inspired him to start his own company, ProcureSQL's use of AI to provide more value, and the impacts of work on relationships - plus much more! ProcureSQL: https://procuresql.com/ John's website: https://johnsterre…

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Democrats Swept Tuesday Night’s Election. Now What? 36:58

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On Tuesday, voters in Virginia, New York City, New Jersey, Texas, California, and Mississippi overwhelmingly supported Democratic candidates and ballot initiatives. In New York, despite facing racist opposition from both Republicans and much of the Democratic establishment, Zohran Mamdani sailed to victory. The new mayor-elect won over 50 percent o…

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Kat Abughazaleh on the Right to Protest 22:04

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Illinois congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh was charged earlier this week with federal conspiracy charges for protesting outside of Broadview ICE Processing Center last month. Along with five others, Abughazaleh was indicted on felony charges for assaulting and conspiring to injure law enforcement officers. The 11-page indictment alleges the p…

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From Trump, With Impunity 24:55

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Once again, Israeli bombs rained down on Gaza. The latest wave of strikes killed more than 100 people, mostly women and children, according to health authorities. The bombardment marked the deadliest day since the weeks-old U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on October 10 — a ceasefire Israel has repeatedly broken with impunity.…

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The Struggle for the Future of the New York Democratic Party 43:32

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New York City is on the cusp of an election in which what once looked impossible has begun to seem inevitable. Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist member of the New York state Assembly, is heavily favored to beat Andrew Cuomo, New York’s onetime Democratic governor and a former icon of the party establishment, in a race for mayor that has become…

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Coffee chat with Lee Brownhill 43:29

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Steve sits down with Lee Brownhill, who by day helps clients optimize their SQL workloads in Azure and AWS at Cloud Rede, but is also a Redgate Ambassador, blogger and aspiring speaker. Lee talks about his interest in giving back to the SQL Server community through writing and speaking, having taken inspiration from others online and in-person at e…

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428: Jeff Mostyn-What is the Role of a Football Chairman? 2:01:02

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From Entrepreneurial Beginnings to Football Leadership: Jeff Mostyn's Chairman Journey at AFC Bournemouth In this weeks podcast is with Jeff Mostyn the Former Chairman of AFC Bournemouth, FA Council Member on the Disability Committee, and author of the new book "The Chairman." In this engaging conversation, you'll discover: How Jeff uncovered his e…

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428: Jeff Mostyn-What is the Role of a Football Chairman? 2:01:02

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From Entrepreneurial Beginnings to Football Leadership: Jeff Mostyn's Chairman Journey at AFC Bournemouth In this weeks podcast is with Jeff Mostyn the Former Chairman of AFC Bournemouth, FA Council Member on the Disability Committee, and author of the new book "The Chairman." In this engaging conversation, you'll discover: How Jeff uncovered his e…

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Becky M. Nicolaides, "The New Suburbia: How Diversity Remade Suburban Life in Los Angeles After 1945" (Oxford UP, 2024) 38:43

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The adoption of the Hart-Celler Act in 1965, triggered a wave of immigration to the U.S. not seen since before the First World War. But these newcomers were now far less likely to have come from Europe than Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America. And they were far more likely to settle in suburbia than the “inner city.” In The New Suburbia: How Dive…

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Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Deal Is Already Failing Palestinians 43:52

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The first phase of the U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal began to move forward this week as Israeli and Palestinian hostages have been released and aid trickles in. “The crossings were partially reopened, so some aid is coming in — food, water, and medicine — but only a small amount compared to the huge need,” says Intercept contributor Taqwa Ahmed…

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427: Jim Gooley-How to pursue a career in Women's Football? 1:35:47

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Unveiling the Power of Women's Football: Jim Gooley's 54-Year Journey! This week's podcast features Jim Gooley, the Director of Women's Football Industry. Join us as we delve into Jim's remarkable football career journey: Jim shares insights from his 54 years in women's football. Discover how to enhance your sales skills within the women's football…

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427: Jim Gooley-How to pursue a career in Women's Football? 1:35:47

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Unveiling the Power of Women's Football: Jim Gooley's 54-Year Journey! This week's podcast features Jim Gooley, the Director of Women's Football Industry. Join us as we delve into Jim's remarkable football career journey: Jim shares insights from his 54 years in women's football. Discover how to enhance your sales skills within the women's football…

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Introducing Collateral Damage: Ep. 1 Dirty Business: The Atlanta Narcotics Unit’s Deadly Raid on 92-Year-Old Kathryn Johnston 55:23

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We're excited to share a new podcast from The Intercept called Collateral Damage. The investigative series examines the half-century-long war on drugs, its enduring ripple effects, and the devastating consequences of building a massive war machine aimed at the public itself. Hosted by Radley Balko, an investigative journalist who has been covering …