Best Gsas Podcasts (2026)

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Voting Rights, Climate, and the Most Important Election in US History: A Conversation with Dean Emma Dench and Professor Stephen Ansolabehere 45:36

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As states around the country face off in a contest of Gerrymandering, what is the future of voting rights in the United States? Will the Supreme Court nullify what’s left of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965? How will accelerating climate change effect US politics? And what might happen in the all-important election of 2028? Harvard's Frank G.…

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The Nature Conservancy: Volunteer-Powered Oyster Restoration with Kelsey Meyer-Rust 42:45

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The Nature Conservancy Website Follow The Nature Conservancy on Social: Facebook I X I Threads I LinkedIn Check out the GSA website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast Follow us on social media! Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Share your sustainability tips with us [email protected]! If you want to be more involved in the work…

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When A Song Doesn't Land - What to look for and how to fix it 38:44

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Send us a text Most singers can learn the notes and the words. That isn’t the part that gets in the way. The real block sits under the surface. It’s the moment where the song should land and somehow doesn’t. You can feel it. The audience can feel it. Something is missing. In this episode, we dig into that missing piece How singers learn songs too f…

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A Breakthrough in Studying Diseases of the Brain 20:39

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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is a neurodegenerative disease linked to repeated head injuries. It has been found in professional athletes, soldiers, and others who have experienced years of those traumas. New research from Harvard Griffin GSAS alumni Chanthia Ma and Guanlan Dong may help us better understand this condition. Their study …

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Survey Says: The 2025 Seafood Trends Listeners Care About Most 28:40

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Referenced Episodes: 1) Whole Fish, Whole Future in the Great Lakes with David Naftzger 2) Conservation Through Utilization with Dallas Abel of the Kai Ika Project 3) Regenerative Aquaculture: How Pine Island Redfish is Restoring Coastlines, One Fish at a Time Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast Follow us on social media! …

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A Million Downloads - Then Burnout Hit. With Dr Marisa Lee Naismith 36:34

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Send us a text Burnout can creep up quietly - until one day you realise you’ve got nothing left to give. In this honest, wide-ranging conversation, Dr Gillyanne Kayes, Jeremy Fisher and guest Dr Marisa Lee Naismith (host of A Voice and Beyond) talk about burnout in the performing arts: how it happens, what it feels like, and what recovery really ta…

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“Was the American Revolution a Civil War?” and Other Thorny Questions about the Nation’s Founding 36:36

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Us against the redcoats. That's how we often think of the American Revolution. In Ken Burns’ latest film, scheduled to drop later this month on PBS, the acclaimed documentarian takes on that simplistic notion of the nation's founding and many others. The revolution was actually a civil war, Burns says, one that pitted Americans, including indigenou…

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Student Burnout, Time Poverty & The Perfectionism Trap. With Dr Ayan Panja & Richard Delaney 28:14

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Send us a text If you’ve ever felt exhausted, cynical or “not good enough,” this episode will help you spot the signs, set boundaries and start recovering - without guilt. What really causes burnout in musicians, singers, teachers, and students? In this second episode of This Is A Voice on burnout, Dr. Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher discuss the …

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Reviving Oceans and Fisheries with Amanda Leland of the Environmental Defense Fund 31:43

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Order SEA CHANGE: Torrey House Press (use code BUDDY to save 20%) On Amazon Evironmental Defense fund: Website LinkedIn X Instagram Facebook Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast Follow us on social media! Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Share your sustainability tips with us [email protected]! If you want …

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From Exhaustion to Recovery - Our Burnout Stories, with guest Franka van Essen 32:14

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Send us a text Burnout isn’t just “being tired.” For many musicians, singers, and creatives, it creeps in quietly until suddenly you can’t think clearly, you can’t create, and you feel stuck in cycles of exhaustion. In Season 12 Episode 1 of This Is A Voice, Jeremy Fisher and Dr. Gillyanne Kayes open up about their own experience with burnout, how …

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In the Snare of the Devil: What Really Caused the Salem Witch Crisis 30:04

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“How long have you been in the snare of the devil?” That was the lose‑lose question asked of those—mostly women—accused of witchcraft in Essex County, where Salem Village was located, in 1692. According to the Cornell University historian Mary Beth Norton, PhD ’69, however, it was the accusers, rather than their targets, who were in the thrall of s…

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Seafood Sourcing at Whole Foods Market: Wes Rose on Raising the Bar 30:35

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Whole Foods Market Website Whole Foods Market: New Seafood Code of Conduct Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast Follow us on social media! Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Share your sustainability tips with us [email protected]! If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the…

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What Happens When Your Brain Goes to the Supermarket and Other Stories of Human Adaptability 24:50

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We all want to live as long and as well as possible. Diet and exercise are crucial, but how can we make sense of the flood of information, which sometimes seems to contradict itself? More importantly, how can we adapt the information in ways that work for us as individuals? Know thyself, answers Duke University Professor Herman Pontzer, PhD ’06. Ev…

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Living Tombs: Toward a Fluid Understanding of Architectural Space 7:00

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2025 Harvard Horizons Scholar Sergio Alarcón Robledo explores ancient Egyptian architecture through an interdisciplinary approach that sits at the crossroads of archaeology, Egyptology, and architecture. By inquiring about the sensorial experiences of the past, the PhD student in Near Eastern languages and civilizations at the Harvard Kenneth C. Gr…

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Stop Chasing Perfection - Start Singing For Connection. With Melissa Forbes 26:27

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Send us a text What does it take to be an effective singing leader? Why is community music is so vital for social health? How can positivity counteract our innate negativity bias? In this powerful follow-up with Dr Melissa Forbes, we talk about how singing transforms lives far beyond the stage. From rethinking the deficit mindset of traditional mus…

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Empire of String: Unraveling the Enigma of Inka Khipus 8:17

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The Inka Empire, the largest in the pre-Columbian Americas, is renowned for its impressive engineering feats, including an extensive road network and monumental architecture. Although the Inkas did not have a traditional writing system, they recorded information using a unique method: khipus. These knotted cords were essential tools for communicati…

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Inside the 2025 Responsible Seafood Summit in Cartagena, Colombia 25:29

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Responsible Seafood Summit - REGISTER NOW Responsible Seafood Summit - AGENDA Email the Summit team - [email protected] * Episode Clarification: Oceanariums are not always located directly in the ocean. While many oceanariums are situated near the coast and utilize natural seawater, some are located inland and rely on transported seawater or…

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Embracing Twilight: Older Women Poets of the Slavic World and the Unfurling of Their Voices 7:22

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The figure of the young, tragic male poet has long dominated cultural narratives about artistic brilliance and early death. But what if poetic genius deepens, rather than fades, with age? In this talk given at the 2025 Harvard Horizons Symposium, Slavic languages and literatures PhD candidate and Harvard Horizons Scholar Alex Braslavsky explores th…

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Tilapia, Tech, and Transformation: Elevating Fish Welfare in Africa 35:05

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Contact Ethical Seafood Research Ethical Seafood Research Website Tilapia Welfare App and Online Courses Check out ESR's new Activity Book for children Newly Released Educational module: Intro to Fish Welfare Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast Follow us on social media! Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Share your…

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Pitfalls of Anthropomorphism: Misunderstanding AI’s Potential 8:23

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Raphaël Raux's 2025 Harvard Horizon project, "Human Learning about AI," conducted in collaboration with fellow PhD student Bnaya Dreyfuss, explores how people often assume AI thinks like a human, which can lead to confusion about what these systems can and can’t do. As a PhD candidate in economics at Harvard, Raux studies the complex relationship b…

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Jazz, Research & Bucket-List Turns: The Moment Melissa Forbes Quit Law for Music 29:49

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Send us a text Dr Melissa Forbes worked in law for 10 years until the firm's partner told a story about a bucket of water. That speech sent her straight to a jazz conservatorium, then to the research lab, and finally into community halls where group singing is healing real-world isolation. In this episode of This Is A Voice, Jeremy Fisher & Dr Gill…

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Law versus Democracy: Why Courts Defend or Undermine Democracy in Israel, Turkey, and Beyond 9:55

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As a PhD candidate in government at Harvard's Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, 2025 Harvard Horizons Scholar Andrew O'Donohue explores the complexities of democratic resilience in his project, "Law versus Democracy: Why Courts Defend or Undermine Democracy in Turkey, Israel, and Beyond." His research delves into the varying …

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Dealer's Choice. 5 years, 100+ episodes and our favourite vocal moments 48:26

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Send us a text This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a five-year deep-dive into the voices, lives and lessons of singers, teachers and coaches around the world. In this special fifth anniversary episode of This Is A Voice, Jeremy and Dr. Gillyanne revisit the most powerful, personal, and punch-in-the-gut moments from over 100 episodes. From life-changing…

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GSA’s Integrity Work, Unpacked! 42:54

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Episode Resources & Links: 📥 Auditor Training Program Info & Applications 📊 Webinar: Responsible Recruitment: Ending Worker Paid Recruitment Fees 📄 SPS 6.0 Standard Information 🎥 SPS 6.0 Informational Webinar Replay 📚 Program Integrity Library Interested in becoming an approved auditor, participating in human rights work, or piloting SPS 6.0? Reach…

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Sappho Lost and Found: Reading Sappho in the Renaissance 8:56

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2025 Harvard Horizons Scholar Katherine Horgan explores the legacy of the ancient Greek poet Sappho in her project, "Living Sappho: Imitation, Imagination, and Revivification in Early Modern England." A PhD student in English at Harvard's Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Horgan delves into the complex interplay between Sapph…

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The Secret Voice Teacher Goldmine 37:55

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Send us a text "One of the greatest repositories of knowledge for singing and for performance in existence" What if you had 700 expert voice teaching tools at your fingertips—any time, any day? In this episode of This Is A Voice, Jeremy and Gillyanne get personal about the Vocal Process Learning Lounge — a powerhouse online resource designed for si…

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How Your Neighbors Shape Your Politics 26:45

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We hate each other more than we used to, at least where politics is concerned. Measures of effective polarization, the animosity that Democrats have for Republicans and vice versa, have increased dramatically since the 1990s, according to a 2021 study by political scientists James Druckman and Jeremy Levy. Moreover, the most polarized folks are the…

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Balancing Vocal Technique & Storytelling with GSA's Head of Singing 42:59

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Send us a text 🎭 In this powerful episode of This Is A Voice, we welcome back Kevin Michael Cripps, Head of Singing at Guildford School of Acting (GSA), for a deep conversation about the real challenges - and the hidden joys - of training musical theatre performers today. 💬 From breaking down the myth of "giving 100%" to building stamina, challengi…

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Tackling the Global Youth Mental Health Challenge: Lessons from Psychotherapy Research in Kenya 7:41

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2025 Harvard Horizons Scholar Katherine Venturo-Conerly is on a mission to revolutionize access to effective mental health care—particularly for young people. Her research project, "Tackling the Global Youth Mental Health Challenge: Lessons from Psychotherapy Research in Kenya," focuses on creating and implementing effective, accessible mental heal…

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Career Pathways: How Curiosity, Baseball, and a Broken Shoulder Shaped a CEO 59:40

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Get in touch with MarinTrust: https://www.marin-trust.com Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast Follow us on social media! Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Share your sustainability tips with us [email protected]! If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood A…

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Training performers for the real musical theatre world - with Kevin Michael Cripps 39:09

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Send us a text In this powerhouse episode, Kevin Michael Cripps, Head of Singing at Guildford School of Acting, joins Jeremy and Gillyanne for a deep dive into the realities of training musical theatre performers in the 21st century. Kevin shares what it’s really like to work inside one of the UK’s leading drama schools—and how teaching voice has s…

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When Jeremy Broke ChatGPT: What AI Really Means for Singers and Teachers 50:35

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Send us a text This is the MOST nervous Jeremy's ever been recording a podcast — and for good reason! In this deep, honest and funny conversation, Jeremy Fisher and Dr. Gillyanne Kayes share how the world of Artificial Intelligence has changed their careers. And Jeremy shares an intensely personal moment where he broke ChatGPT — and what it taught …

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How the Problems of Home Pierce the College Bubble 33:19

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The US Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard made it illegal for colleges and universities to use race as a factor in choosing their incoming classes. As a result, schools are working harder than ever to recruit and admit first-generation and lower-income applicants to preserve the diversity of their student bodies.…

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Regenerative Aquaculture: How Pine Island Redfish is Restoring Coastlines, One Fish at a Time 43:26

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Check out the Pine Island Redfish Website Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast Follow us on social media! Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Share your sustainability tips with us [email protected]! If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https:/…

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A Voice Teacher's Dilemma: Rehab vs Overreach - with Mike Ruckles 28:31

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Send us a text What actually happens in a top-tier vocal coach's studio? What is "crack sob" and why is it so common in Broadway belting? What's the deal with voice rehab? In this episode of This Is A Voice, Gillyanne and Jeremy are joined once again by Mike Ruckles - Broadway vocal coach and Singing Voice Specialist - to explore the fine line betw…

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Vocal Coach to Broadway’s Best: Mike Ruckles on Technique, Trust & Truth 41:05

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Send us a text What does it take to keep a Broadway voice strong, expressive, and injury-free through 8 shows a week? 🎤 In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Mike Ruckles — vocal coach, pianist, musical director, and the quiet powerhouse behind Tony, Grammy and Oscar-winning singers and actors. ✅ How Mike balances vocal science and artisti…

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A Step Closer to Personalized Medicine 20:06

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Imagine your doctor could precisely predict your personal risk of disease, diagnose the cause of illness with pinpoint accuracy when it did occur, and develop an effective treatment plan with low side effects the first time, rather than through trial and error. That's the promise of personalized medicine. And it would be a revolution in healthcare.…

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Are You Forgetting Your Own Success? The Truth About Success Amnesia 29:55

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Send us a text Are you constantly chasing the next goal without celebrating your wins? You might have Success Amnesia—and it could be holding you back. In this episode of This Is A Voice, Dr. Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher dive into why high-achieving singers, teachers, and performers forget their own success, how this mindset can lead to burnout …

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West End Secrets: How Vocal Coaches Train Lead Performers in Musicals | Claire Underwood Returns! 29:02

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Send us a text How do West End lead singers handle vocal demands, perfectionism, and the pressure of 8 shows a week? 🎤 In this episode of This Is A Voice, we welcome back Claire Underwood, West End resident vocal coach, to uncover more behind-the-scenes realities of training musical theatre stars. 🔹 What you'll discover in this episode: ✔️ How lead…

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Balancing the Scales: The Business Case for Living Wages in Seafood 35:26

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IDH Living Wage Road Map Website IDH LIving Wage Tools Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast Follow us on social media! Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Share your sustainability tips with us [email protected]! If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alli…

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A Cheaper Way to Make Drugs? 16:55

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The cost of prescription drugs is high—particularly in the US where consumers pay nearly three times more than those in 33 other nations in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. One factor in prices is fluorination, which plays a crucial role in the production of many widely-used pharmaceuticals. Driven by the high cost of reag…

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Coaching West End leads in musical theatre - Claire Underwood on Les Mis, Hamilton, Cabaret & more 33:13

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Send us a text How do actors and singers deal with performing in long-running shows? And what is the role of a vocal coach - is vocal technique only part of the puzzle? In this episode of This Is A Voice, we sit down with Claire Underwood — the vocal coach behind Hamilton, Les Misérables, Cabaret, Phantom of the Opera and more in London's West End …

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Species Spotlight: Pollock – A Deep Dive with Craig Morris, CEO of GAPP 31:07

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GAPP Website | GAPP LinkedIn | GAPP Instagram Contact Craig Morris: [email protected] Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast Follow us on social media! Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Share your sustainability tips with us [email protected]! If you want to be more involved in the work that we do…

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How Elite Universities Grapple with the Legacy of Slavery—and Why It Matters 32:19

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The history of slavery in the United States, including at the country's colleges and universities, is deeply disturbing and painful. But Professor Sara Bleich, PhD ’07, says it’s critical that our society continue to do so—and that universities have a responsibility to lead the way. Harvard’s inaugural vice provost for special projects and a former…

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The Hidden Singing Teacher - Why group singing matters now more than ever 27:10

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Send us a text Why are humans naturally drawn to sing together? And why do we need this now more than ever? Join us as we explore this deeply human experience. In Season 11, Episode 1 of This Is A Voice, Dr. Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher kick off the new season with an inspiring deep dive into the transformative power of group singing. Explore …

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Country Spotlight: Colombia’s Seafood Evolution -Responsible Practices, Small Producers and Global Markets 42:02

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Jeff Peterson's Career Pathway Episode Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast Follow us on social media! Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Share your sustainability tips with us [email protected]! If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://ww…

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Season 3 Trailer 13:06

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Send us a text Kick-off Season 3 with host Rob Trubia and producer Max Stempora as they dive into the behind-the-scenes work of GSA Does That!? Reflect on the podcast's journey, discover highlights, and find out what's coming up next for the show. Join the conversation and share your ideas as they continue delivering engaging content about GSA's im…

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Is AI Coming for Your Job? 50:58

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Technological disruption of human occupations is nothing new. In recent decades, blue-collar occupations have borne the brunt of the upheavals—think of all the factory workers now working at Wal-Mart thanks to the integration of robots on assembly lines. But all that may be changing now. Given artificial intelligence’s ability to do thought work—fr…

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Reeling It In: Lessons and Wins from the Year Behind Us 28:32

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Past Year in Review Episodes 2019: https://the-aquademia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/aquademias-year-in-review-2019 2020: https://the-aquademia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/20eoy 2021: https://the-aquademia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/21eoy 2022: https://the-aquademia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/aquademias-year-in-review-2022 2023: h…

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Fish-Friendly Frequencies: The Award-Winning Innovation by GenusWave 37:33

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Links: Connect with Thomas Götz: Email: [email protected] Research Gate profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Thomas-Goetz-7) Connect with Kylie DaCunha: Email: [email protected]) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylie-dacunha/ Connect with GenusWave: Website: https://genuswave.com/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/c…