Best Ian Wolff Podcasts (2025)

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Daniel Davis: Trump Calls for Shooting Down Russian Jets 34:11

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Lt. Col. Daniel Davis is a 4x combat veteran, the recipient of the Ridenhour Prize for Truth-Telling, and is the host of the Daniel Davis Deep Dive YouTube channel. Lt. Col. Davis unpacks Trump belligerent statements about Russia and advocacy for defeating Russia on the battlefield. Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.c…

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Episode 486: VISA's Mathieu Altwegg on Redefining Shopping in an AI-Driven World 22:33

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way consumers discover, select, and purchase products, ushering in a new era of Intelligent Commerce. Mathieu Altwegg, Visa’s Head of Product & Solutions for Europe, is at the forefront of this transformation. He goes Inside the ICE House to explore how Visa is partnering with leading tech companies to secur…

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Fyodor Lukyanov: Europe in Crises & a New World Order 44:42

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Fyodor Lukyanov is Chairman of the Council on Foreign and Defence Policy, a Research Professor at the Higher School of Economics, Editor in Chief of the Russia in Global Affairs Journal, and the Research Director at the Valdai Discussion Club. Prof. Lukyanov outlines the numerous crises facing Europe and the challenges in adapting to a new world or…

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Yanis Varoufakis: Technofeudalism and the Death of Capitalism 46:11

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Yanis Varoufakis is an economist, the former Finance Minister of Greece, and the author of numerous bestselling books. Yanis Varoufakis discusses his book "Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism". Varoufakis argues that capitalism as we knew it is dead — replaced by something more dangerous. Instead of markets and competition, our world is increas…

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Dating In The Modern World | Retrospect Ep.206 1:18:58

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Send us a text In this week’s episode we discussed the complexities of building romantic connections in an age shaped by technology, shifting values, and evolving expectations. From the influence of dating apps to the challenges of communication and emotional vulnerability, we take a closer look at what it really means to seek meaningful connection…

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Episode 485: BBDO Worldwide Chairman Andrew Robertson on Shaping the "Creative Shift" 35:51

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Creativity is undergoing a transformation as data, technology, and shifting consumer expectations reshape how ideas are formed and shared. With decades of leadership at BBDO Worldwide, Andrew Robertson explores this evolution in his new book, "The Creative Shift". He goes Inside the ICE House to discuss how organizations can unlock innovation, fost…

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154. Maro Itoje: Inequality, Identity, and Hope 1:01:01

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How do we tackle global poverty and fight for change? What qualities are needed in a leadership role? Is the Labour government delivering on the issue of inequality in the UK? Rory and Alastair are joined by captain of the England Rugby team, Maro Itoje, to discuss all this and more. Visit HP.com/politics to find out more. Join The Rest Is Politics…

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How to Make an Algorithm in the Microwave with Poet MAYA SALAMEH 38:26

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“Poetry is like one of the great loves of my life, and I think it's probably the longest relationship I'll ever have. I read a lot of poetry. I also wrote these short stories even when I was pretty young, like in second grade, and the stories kept getting shorter and shorter. My family used to go to Damascus in Syria and Lebanon every summer for th…

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Collapse as U.S. Economic War on China Backfires 35:51

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Sean Foo is a financial analyst and a China expert. Foo discusses the failures of the tech war, tariffs, and financial war, yet the US has been successful in conquering the markets of allies. Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesenSupport …

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Anatol Lieven: US-Russia-China Tensions in the Arctic 39:33

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Anatol Lieven is the Director of the Eurasia Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Lieven discusses the rising geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, and potential environmental disaster.Anatol Lieven's article: Restoring Arctic Exceptionalism: The Path Toward Sustainable Cooperationhttps://quincyinst.org/research/restoring-arct…

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Michael Hudson: Europe's Stockholm Syndrome 58:26

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rof. Michael Hudson, a world-renowned classical economist, discusses how the US is extracting tribute from its allies.Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GDiesen1Support the channel: PayPal: https://www…

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Harald Kujat: Former Head of the German Army Exposes Lies of the Ukraine War 44:23

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General Harald Kujat is a former head of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) and the former Chairman of NATO's Military Committee. Having held the top military position in both Germany and NATO, General Kujat offers his expertise on how the West and Russia ended up fighting a proxy war in Ukraine. General Kujat discusses the failure to reach a com…

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That Time I Was Converted To Watching Subs Only For Anime | Ep.285 1:13:17

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We got Ethan back on the show! He talked about all of the anime he and Dylan have been watching together recently. As all of our conversations tend to do, it got loud, and there may have been a few Trump impressions in there too. Our Links: Ian Wolffe Send us a textBy Ian Wolffe / Dylan / Ethan

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Gilbert Doctorow: The Dawn of Europe’s Century of Humiliation? 39:00

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Dr. Gilbert Doctorow discusses the economic and political decline of Europe . Gilbert Doctorow's new book "War Diaries. Volume 1: The Russia-Ukraine War, 2022-2023" is now available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/War-Diaries-Russia-Ukraine-2022-2023/dp/B0F9VK1WM2 Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: htt…

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Market Storylines: Fed Shift, Dovish Signals + Market Momentum 9:13

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Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at the NYSE, recaps a week where the Fed cut rates 25 basis points, lifting markets to record highs. U.S.-China talks, including a framework for a TikTok deal, eased tensions and supported global indices. Strong retail sales added momentum, though not inflation adjusted. Small caps outperformed following t…

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Founding, Funding, and Investing in the Future with M13's Carter Reum 27:03

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Venture capital is evolving as founder become funders, bringing firsthand experience to the investment table. M13 co-founder Carter Reum has helped shape this shift by backing bold ideas and building platforms that support entrepreneurs from seed to scale. He joins Inside the ICE House for breakfast on the balcony above the NYSE trading floor to sh…

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Jeffrey Sachs: US and China Edge Toward War Over Taiwan 33:36

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Professor Jeffrey Sachs discusses the US and China possibly heading to war over Taiwan. While the US is increasingly committing itself to Taiwan's secession, China has linked the issue to its historical memory of the Century of Humiliation. With neither side willing to make concessions, Taiwan would be the likely trigger for a war between the two s…

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Larry Johnson: Israel's Attack on Qatar Provokes Backlash 48:29

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Larry Johnson is a former intelligence analyst at the CIA, who also worked at the US State Department's Office of Counterterrorism. Johnson discusses the backlash from Israel's strike on Qatar and the self-delusion within the West as the proxy war in Ukraine is being lost.Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitte…

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Scott Ritter: NATO Prepares for War with Russia 30:18

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Scott Ritter is a former Major, Intelligence Officer, US Marine, and UN Weapons Inspector. Ritter argues that the war rhetoric between Russia and NATO has escalated to dramatic levels following the drone incident in Poland.Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.…

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Ian Proud: Coalition of the Unwilling Threatens Russia 32:02

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Ian Proud argues that the Europeans are stuck in a pattern of doubling down on failed policies toward Russia, and he explores the roots of this lack of political imagination. Proud was a member of His Majesty's Diplomatic Service from 1999 to 2023. Ian was a senior officer at the British Embassy in Moscow from July 2014 to February 2019, at a time …

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ETF Central: First Eagle Investments Co-Head of Global Value Investing Matt McLennan 35:22

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Matt McLennan, Co-Head of Global Value Investing at First Eagle Investments, joins Bilal Little, Director of Exchange Traded Products at the NYSE, to share his path from Australia and Goldman Sachs to leading one of the industry’s most respected value teams. He discusses First Eagle’s philosophy of resilient wealth creation, with an emphasis on cap…

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Empire of AI: Dreams & Nightmares in Sam Altman's Open AI with KAREN HAO 43:40

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“My book is called Empire of AI because I'm trying to articulate this argument and illustrate that these companies operate exactly like empires of old. I highlight four features that essentially encapsulate the three things you read. However, I started talking about it in a different way after writing the book. The four features are: they lay claim…

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Dmitry Polyanskiy: Drones in Poland & Preventing Nuclear War 24:28

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Dmitry Polyanskiy is the First Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations. Polyanskiy argues that the drones entering Poland were a Ukrainian false-flag operation that threatens escalation. The Russia-US diplomacy is not limited to the proxy war in Ukraine, as arms control agreements are collapsing and success a…

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September Markets in Focus: Fed Cuts, Labor Market Risks, and Investor Resilience 12:42

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Phil Rosen of Opening Bell Daily returns to Inside the ICE House to break down the Fed’s expected rate cut and its broader economic impact. He highlights a 911,000-job downward revision as a warning sign for the labor market and explains why Powell’s messaging will be closely watched. Despite soft jobs data, Phil points to strong earnings and AI mo…

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Douglas Macgregor: 500 Years of Dominance Have Come to an End 45:44

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Douglas Macgregor is a retired Colonel and former advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Defense. Col. Magregor argues that we are living in historic times as the era of Western dominance has come to an end. If the West wants to thrive, it must adjust to how the world actually and abandon hegemonic dreams.Join the National Conversation: https://www.thena…

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Charlie Kirk: Rest In Peace | Retrospect Ep.205 1:20:39

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Send us a text In this week’s episode we discussed the events that transpired at Utah Valley University that led to the murder of Charlie Kirk. A single gunshot silenced one of America’s most outspoken conservative voices, the country is forced to reckon with more than just its politics. What does this mean for the future of our country? How did we…

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Episode 484: ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro on Streaming, Sports Rights, and the Future of Fandom 21:28

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The sports media industry is transforming as fans shift to streaming, personalization, and on-demand access. With a vast portfolio of rights, technology, and storytelling, ESPN is redefining how audiences experience live sports and highlights across every screen. Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN's Chairman, goes Inside the ICE House to discuss its direct-to-cons…

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153. The Man Who Invented The World Wide Web (Tim Berners-Lee) 1:00:27

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Tim Berners-Lee could be one of the richest men on the planet, why did he forfeit such large profits to make the World Wide Web a free and open space? How do we reclaim the internet from social media companies taking away our sovereignty? Have tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk thanked Tim for his invention? Rory and Alastai…

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Lawrence Wilkerson: America Is Retrenching & Alliances Fall Apart 46:30

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Lawrence Wilkerson is a retired Colonel in the US Army and the former Chief of Staff to the US Secretary of State. Colonel Wilkerson that leaked documents of American retrenchment are likely real, which will greatly impact the world. Israel's attack on Qatar demonstrates that the US will not keep its Gulf allies safe, and the US is also preparing t…

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Skeen Scum - Andor: Season 1 3/6 | Ep.284 1:13:00

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The plan is coming together, if only Skeen would get out of the way… Just like any good heist the tension is building and all the pieces all falling into place. We’ve got disguises, underwater infiltration, hostages, and yet another sick firefight. Last but not least, Dylan was right, Nemik was killed at the end. He was just too nice. Our Links: Ia…

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Market Storylines: AI Surge, Labor Softness + Fed in Focus 7:35

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Eric Criscuolo, Market Strategist at the NYSE, recaps a week of mixed equity performance, with AI and semiconductor stocks leading while Apple lagged. Labor data revisions and rising jobless claims signaled a softer job market, raising Fed policy questions. Inflation data was mixed, with PPI cooling but CPI still elevated. Commodities saw a major c…

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Jacques Baud: The West Is Dying From Ideological Fundamentalism 1:08:07

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Colonel Jacques Baud is a former military intelligence analyst in the Swiss Army and the author of many books. Baud discusses the inability of the West to adjust to the changing international distribution of power. The greatest change defining our time is the end of Western dominance in the international system, and the unanswered question is: How …

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Chas Freeman: The Old World Is Dying, the New World Struggles to Be Born 45:47

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Ambassador Chas Freeman discusses the dramatic shift from the optimism of the 1990s to the chaos and decay of the current era. How are the major powers adjusting to a world undergoing rapid change?Ambassador Freeman is a former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense (1993-94), earning the highest public service awards of the Department of Defense for …

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Alex Krainer: Economic Collapse & Civil War Fears in Europe 46:54

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Alex Krainer is a market analyst, author & former hedge fund manager. Krainer discusses the economic crisis in Europe and growing fears of Civil War in places like France and the UK.Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesenSupport the channe…

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Why We Need Stories in Times of Crisis: ETGAR KERET on Healing, Connection & Creativity in the Age of AI - Highlights 19:13

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“I feel that when you don't tell your story, it's as if you have a limited existence. We can always have some kind of choice, but I'm saying that the story we choose may be the most crucial choice that we make, because this story will affect all the other choices.” Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his g…

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Finding Humanity Through Storytelling with Author & Filmmaker ETGAR KERET 1:08:23

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“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talk…

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Arabic Literature, Palestine & The Art of Translation with HUDA FAKHREDDINE

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“I'm Lebanese. I grew up in Lebanon during the Civil War, and I came to the United States as a graduate student with the intention of going back. I never wanted to stay here. I really thought that my life would happen in Beirut, in a city that I loved and hated in the healthiest of ways. My investments, both literary and intellectual, were rooted t…

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Mike Benz: How NGOs and the CIA Hijacked Ukraine 1:06:35

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Mike Benz is a former Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. State Department and the current Executive Director of the Foundation for Freedom Online. Benz discusses how the intelligence agencies use "non-governmental organisations" (NGOs) to hijack the civil society of other states, and how the US and its partners seized control over Ukraine. Benz…

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Biotech Series: Enveda CEO Viswa Colluru on the Mission to Decode Nature's Pharmacy 20:57

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Enveda Biosciences is using AI to decode nature’s vast chemical library and transform it into breakthrough medicines. Founded in 2019 by Viswa Colluru, the company is advancing first-in-class therapies like ENV-294 while cutting the time and cost of drug discovery. Colluru joins Inside the ICE House to share how Enveda is reimagining the playbook f…

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Brian Berletic: NATO Panics as Ukraine Frontlines Collapse 45:35

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Brian Berletic is a former US Marine, author, international relations expert and host of the New Atlas. Berletic discusses the collapse of the frontlines in Ukraine, which results in NATO simultaneously seeking to escalate and pushing for a freeze on the frontlines. Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: htt…

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Seyed M. Marandi: Expect Strategic Ambiguity on Iran's Nuclear Program 31:06

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Seyed Mohammad Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's Nuclear Negotiation Team. Prof. Marandi argues that it is reasonable to expect more strategic ambiguity on Iran's nuclear program as a result of the attack on Iran and the possibility of future attacks.Support the channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypal…

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Why We Respond The Way We Do | Retrospect Ep.204 1:04:01

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Send us a text In this week’s episode we discussed how different people react to the ups and downs of life. Why do some people thrive under pressure while others shut down? How do our backgrounds, beliefs, and personalities shape the way we process what happens to us? We dive into the psychology of reactions and hear real stories that show just how…

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Biotech Series: Nimbus CEO Abbas Kazimi on Leading the Future of Precision Therapeutics 26:26

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Nimbus Therapeutics is transforming drug discovery with computational chemistry and AI to design small molecules that precisely target disease. CEO Abbas Kazimi, who took the helm in March, is driving a “fail fast” approach that balances discipline with innovation. He joins Inside the ICE House to share how Nimbus is scaling its pipeline and shapin…

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152. "A War on Children": A Generation in Gaza at Risk (James Elder) 1:03:20

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Why is the humanitarian situation in Gaza the worst that James Elder has ever seen? What does the process of rebuilding Gaza look like? How do the people working on the ground not lose hope? UNICEF spokesperson James Elder joins Alastair and Rory to answer all these questions and more. To donate to UNICEF UK's Gaza appeal visit unicef.uk/gaza-podca…

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John Mearsheimer: West's Failure to Adjust to a Multipolar World 1:04:18

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John J. Mearsheimer is the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 1982. Prof. Mearsheimer discusses the West's failure to adjust to a multipolar world as the source of its decline.Support the channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Diesen79 Buy me a C…