Best Georgetown University Podcasts (2025)

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Recruit Reflections - Leah Fontaine (Georgetown University) 1:35:36

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We’re back with another Recruit Reflection, and we’re especially excited about this one because it’s the first time we’re featuring someone who went through the recruiting process but ultimately decided to step away from gymnastics to focus on academics. This week, we’re joined by Leah Fontaine, a member of the Class of 2025 from Capital Gymnastics…

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Recruit Reflections - Jillian Fisher (UNC) 1:18:14

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We’re continuing our Recruit Reflection series with incoming North Carolina freshman Jillian Fisher. Fisher is a three-time Level 10 national qualifier from Brandy Johnson’s. In her own words, she was a little “late to the party” — she didn’t take her official visits until the summer before her senior year of high school. That summer, she visited I…

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Revealing the Secret Architects of Capitalism, with Chris Hughes 49:27

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After the 2008 financial crisis, and especially after the COVID pandemic of 2020, an increasing number of Americans are questioning the wisdom of unregulated markets and envisioning a more active role for the state. Scholars have coined a panoply of neologisms to capture this view of the political economy, including political scientist Kenneth Voge…

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Recruit Reflections - Izzy Biro (MSU) 1:14:31

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We’re continuing our Recruit Reflection series with incoming Michigan State freshman Izzy Biro. Biro was a Level 10 gymnast for four years and trained at Queen City Gymnastics. She recently wrapped up her Level 10 career with a sixth-place finish on bars at the 2025 Developmental Program National Championships. She ends her club career as a four-ti…

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How The Democrats Lost Labor And Found Capital, with David Sirota 49:36

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The Democratic Party has become too focused on appeasing its billionaire donors and has failed to communicate its commitment to the working class, argues long-time political journalist David Sirota. The question moving forward, he says, is if the party can ever refocus its brand orthodoxy from prioritizing social and cultural issues to economic pop…

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Recruit Reflections - JoJo Valahovic (UNC) 1:04:32

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We’ve got plenty to catch up on this week — from the Pan American Championships and Asian Championships to college gymnastics news. It’s been a while, and we’re long overdue for a sit-down. But before we dive into all that, we’ve got another interview lined up! We’re excited to continue our Recruit Reflection series with UNC standout JoJo Valahovic…

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Recruit Reflections - Anika Most (Kent State) 41:12

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We’re continuing Season 3 of our Recruit Reflection series with Anika Most, a rising sophomore and member of Kent State's 2025 regular season MAC championship team. Anika always dreamed of becoming a Division I gymnast, but her recruiting journey wasn’t easy. She faced a lot of rejection early on because she was a bit behind skill-wise at the time.…

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Why Cliff Asness Believes Markets Are Getting Dumber 51:24

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Are financial markets becoming less efficient? Famous investor Cliff Asness certainly thinks so. In his paper published last year, “The Less-Efficient Market Hypothesis,” Asness argues that social media and low interest rates, among other factors, have distorted market information so that stocks have become disconnected from their true values. This…

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Recruit Reflections - Heather Parker (Central Michigan) 49:00

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We’re continuing Season 3 of our Recruit Reflection series with Heather Parker, a redshirt sophomore at Central Michigan University who began her college career at the University of Georgia. One of the top athletes in the class of 2023, Parker suffered an injury during her freshman season that led her to reevaluate her path. She ultimately transfer…

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Recruit Reflections - Annalisa & Malea Milton (LSU Commits) 39:41

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We’re so excited to kick off Season 3 of our Recruit Reflection series — where we sit down with athletes who’ve gone through the college recruiting process to hear all about their journey, from their first contact with coaches to making their final decision. With June 15th right around the corner, the Class of 2027 will soon be able to talk to coll…

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Ep. 22 - Rin Baker, Georgetown University 29:15

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"I didn’t have the same number of hours in the day as my peers. I was commuting, working, trying to figure out public transportation for the first time. And I was still expected to compete on the same level. We don’t lack drive or talent — we just don’t have the same time." That quote comes from Rin Baker, a rural student from upstate New York who …

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How Democrats Forgot To Be Normal, with Joan Williams 43:46

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Back in 2016, Joan Williams, distinguished professor of law (emerita) at UC Law San Francisco, wrote an essay for the Harvard Business Review on why President Donald Trump attracted so many non-college voters. It went viral with almost four million views, becoming the most-read article in the 90-year history of the publication. Williams’ new book, …

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Chit Chat with Us: Coaching Changes, Transfers & More! 51:28

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This week we’re catching up on some gymnastics news from the past few weeks including Madison Ulrich transferring to LSU, Naya Howard transferring to MSU, and our thoughts on the situation at Clemson and Cal and what the future holds for those programs! Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: Lee B, Cookiemaster, Christa, Happy Girl, Erica S, …

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Interview with Utah's Avery Neff 1:11:31

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Avery Neff just wrapped up her freshman season with the Utes, where she earned four All-American honors and was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year. Avery also won the Big 12 title on beam and was a regional champion in the all-around and on vault. She accomplished all of this despite suffering two serious ankle sprains in the third week of the s…

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Lina Khan's Vision of Capitalism 47:54

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Lina Khan recently concluded her term as one of the Biden administration’s most controversial leaders. Her tenure as chair of the Federal Trade Commission raised the profile of the relatively obscure antitrust agency charged with protecting competition. Her anti-monopoly outlook and more aggressive enforcement strategies, particularly toward Big Te…

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Episode 50: Are Choice Simplicity and Flexibility Key to the Design of Lifetime Income Solutions? 37:16

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Rebecca Tadikonda, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Innovation, Athene, discusses the challenges individuals face saving for retirement, the importance of lifetime income, what savers say they want and need when managing their income once they retire, and how the industry is innovating with products designed to respond to these wants and need…

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Ep. 21 - Stephanie Zackery, New Mexico State University 28:35

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“I have a Walmart Index of Rurality. One Walmart? You’re a decent-sized town. More than one? Okay, you’re big.” In this episode, Dr. Matt Newlin is joined by Stephanie Zackery, a third-year, award-winning Counseling Psychology PhD student at New Mexico State University. Stephanie grew up in a no-stoplight town in rural Oklahoma and is now researchi…

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Interview with Mizzou's Olivia Kelly 48:40

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This week we’re excited to be joined by Missouri freshman Olivia Kelly. Kelly helped the Tigers advance to the NCAA Final Four for the first time in program history and finish the season in third place — the highest finish ever for Missouri. Kelly was a mainstay in both the bars lineup, where she averaged a 9.846, and the beam lineup, where she ave…

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Episode 49: Social Security Claiming Timing and Older Adults’ Financial Wellbeing (Webinar Audio) 1:02:38

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Listen to the audio of this one-hour webinar held on April 30, 2025 to learn more about the CRI's latest research on this topic and hear from experts about the importance of Social Security claiming timing, how Social Security and private retirement savings work together, and the impact of decisions on overall retirement readiness and financial wel…

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The Economics of Law Firms’ Resistance to Trump, with John Morley 48:03

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The rule of law is essential to the flourishing of liberal democracy and capitalism. Yet, it is now under pressure in the United States, and corporate law firms are in the eye of the storm. Over the last few weeks, President Donald Trump has issued executive orders against several prominent law firms that represented his political adversaries and p…

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Interview with 3x NCAA Champion Faith Torrez 34:29

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This week, we're excited to chat with three-time NCAA champion Faith Torrez, who recently helped the Oklahoma Sooners capture their seventh NCAA title in program history. Torrez joins us to reflect on the 2025 season, what fueled the Sooners this year and how they reclaimed their spot atop the podium. Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: Le…

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Ep. 20 - Avery Bass, North Carolina State University 24:33

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In this episode, Dr. Matt Newlin is joined by Avery Bass, a first-year student at North Carolina State University majoring in Genetics, with minors in Biotechnology and Microbiology. Avery is originally from Pikeville, North Carolina, a small rural town in the eastern part of the state, and graduated from Charles B. Aycock High School. Avery shares…

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Ep. 19 - Season 3 trailer 2:49

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We’re back! Season 3 of The Rural College Student Experience is here and it's our most powerful season yet. Join host Dr. Matt Newlin as we continue to center the voices of rural college students—sharing their stories, their challenges, and the incredible strengths they bring to higher education. This season, we’re bringing you: More graduate stude…

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The Sooners Reign Supreme Again + Interview with Arizona's Sophie Derr 51:50

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Today we’re excited to chat about the final day of the 2025 NCAA Championship including our thoughts on Oklahoma’s seventh title, UCLA putting up a strong fight, and Mizzou making history by placing third! We also chat with Arizona sophomore Sophie Derr who is fresh off helping Arizona qualify to the Regional final for the first time since the new …

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2025 NCAA Championship Semifinal Emergency Recap 32:57

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Guys... what just happened? We wanted to put together a quick episode to share our thoughts with you all on the 2025 NCAA Championship semifinals! We talk about LSU and Florida not advancing, OU slaying dragons, and Mizzou peaking at the right time! Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: Lee B, Cookiemaster, Christa, Happy Girl, Erica S, Semf…

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Profit or Purpose? OpenAI's $300 Billion Question, with Rose Chan Loui 47:35

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All too often, capitalism is identified with the for-profit sector. However, one organizational form whose importance is often overlooked is nonprofits. Roughly 4% of the American economy, including most universities and hospital systems, are nonprofit. One prominent nonprofit currently at the center of a raging debate is OpenAI, the $300 billion A…

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2025 NCAA Championships Preview 58:27

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It’s NCAA Championships week! We break down each of the teams who advanced to the Elite Eight and what we think they need to do in order to have a chance of advancing to the Final Four. Will LSU run it back? Will Oklahoma prove to be the No. 1 team once again? Will a new star like MSU or Mizzou shake things up? We discuss it all! Thank you to our m…

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2025 NCAA Regionals Recap 59:23

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That's a wrap on the 2025 NCAA Regional Championships! We're back to discuss how the action unfolded, including upsets from Arizona, Denver, and Alabama, as well as controversies. We re-scored the Alabama Regional and share our results, plus share our early predictions for which teams will advance to the Final Four and more. Thank you to our monthl…

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Episode 48: Who Lacks Access to Retirement Savings? (Webinar Replay) 1:01:28

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As state-facilitated retirement savings programs are poised to mark $2 billion in assets and 1 million funded saver accounts, new CRI research reveals significant gaps that remain in retirement plan access and the potential of state programs to reach and benefit millions of Americans.(Press Release, Report, and State-by-State Interactive Map). The …

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Is Silicon Valley Turning Fascist? 37:41

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Silicon Valley’s traditionally Democratic tech leaders are turning toward President Donald Trump, but are the reasons as straightforward as lower taxes and favorable regulations? Perhaps not, if we consider the influence of a convoluted political philosophy called the “Dark Enlightenment.” Washington and Silicon Valley power players, including Vice…

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Interview with Perfect 10 Queen Brooklyn Moors 50:21

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Today we are joined by the queen of artistry, Brooklyn Moors! Brooklyn is a Canadian Olympian from the Tokyo Games, she’s a 3x floor and all-around world championship finalist, and she’s fresh off winning a team and floor Big Ten title with the UCLA Bruins. She joins us to talk about the moment she received her first perfect 10, dealing with mental…

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Thoughts from 2025 Conference Championships 53:36

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Today we're bringing you a bonus episode where we discuss the highlights from conference championships weekend including our thoughts on all the perfect 10s, scoring at SEC Championships, Stanford pulling off the upset in their first ACC season, our favorite moments from the Big Ten Championships and more! Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporter…

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Interview with Romanian Olympian and future MSU Spartan, Lilia Cosman 47:57

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Our conference championships recap will be coming later this week! In the meantime, we have an interview for you all! This week we are joined by Romanian Olympian, 2024 European all-around and beam finalist, and future MSU Spartan Lilia Cosman! Lilia was born and raised in Michigan but moved to Romania at the age of 15 to pursue her dream of repres…

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Why Trump Is Deregulating In The Wrong Way, with Sam Peltzman 45:07

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In President Donald Trump's recent joint address to Congress, he said, "To unshackle our economy, I have directed that for every one new regulation, ten old regulations must be eliminated." Elon Musk, whom Trump has assigned to execute this vision, has argued that it is time to get rid of all regulations, or as Musk said, “regulations, basically, s…

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2025 Conference Championships Predictions + Interview with Skylar Killough-Wilhelm 1:15:58

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This week we share our predictions for the upcoming conference championships and our thoughts on Arkansas not advancing to the championship. Plus, we have an interview with Kentucky 5th year transfer Skylar Killough-Wilhelm where we talk about what it was like losing her head coach at Washington right before her freshman season, her favorite memori…

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Episode 47: Post-Election Retirement Landscape: What Can We Expect from a New Congress and Administration? 37:26

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Kendra Isaacson, Principal, Mindset and Michael Kreps, Principal, Groom Law Groom offer their predictions about the focus and priorities of a new Congress and a new Administration shaping retirement policy in 2025. Both Mindset and the Groom Law Group are general supporters of the Center for Retirement Initiatives. The views and opinions expressed …

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Trump’s War on Universities, with Nicholas Dirks 49:34

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Skyrocketing costs of attendance, declining enrollment, the advent of artificial intelligence, campus debates about free speech, and a crackdown on diversity initiatives: Today's universities are in a pickle. Adding to this pickle are President Trump's threats and actions on slashing research funding — the financial lifeline of modern universities.…

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Introducing The Climate Chronicles: A New Podcast on the History of Climate Change 35:54

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The final episode of the Climate History podcast is also the first episode of The Climate Chronicles, a new podcast created, produced, and narrated by our host, Professor Dagomar Degroot of Georgetown University. The Climate Chronicles is a unique multimedia production that uses dramatic storytelling to explain how climate change shaped the history…

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2025 Weekly NCAA Roundup Week 9 + Interview with Addison Fatta 1:13:00

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This week we are joined by one of Oklahoma’s standout freshmen, Addison Fatta who is a 3-time U.S. National Team Member and the 2022 USAG SportsPerson of the Year. As a Sooner, Fatta has competed all-around in all but two meets, has career highs of 9.875 VT, 9.925 on bars, 9.9 on beam and 9.925 on floor, and is one of our favorite athletes to watch…