Best Laura Mead Podcasts (2025)

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Rachel Proudley, young rider European SJ champion and Puissance specialist 17:37

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7d ago17:37

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On our 172nd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, Horse & Hound’s showjumping editor Jennifer Donald chats to young British showjumping talent and current young rider European champion Rachel Proudley. They talk about how Rachel got started in the sport, the influence that working with HK Horses has had on her career, what it feels like riding dow…

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Jayne Ross on winning her eighth HOYS supreme title 39:42

28d ago39:42

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In this episode of the Horse & Hound Podcast, which is sponsored by KBIS, top showing producer Jayne Ross talks about how she got the pony bug as a child, her route into making horses a career, getting the best out of the horses she produces, her eighth (!) supreme title at Horse of the Year Show, and what her plans are for next season. Hosted on A…

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#43 - Holly and Oak King 29:49

1M ago29:49

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Evan and Nick got back onto the mics to tell the tale of the Oak King vs. the Holly King, and as usual, that was only half the fun of the episode! We also chat about Yule and other winter events. We heard you loud and clear and will be trying to get more episodes out to ya'll. But we need your help! We want to know what subjects you would like us t…

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From ‘Baker Briefing’: Reimagining US-Mexico Water Cooperation 47:52

1M ago47:52

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From the “Baker Briefing” podcast: A water crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border is growing. The 1944 Water Treaty has long guided how both nations share the Rio Grande and Colorado rivers, but climate change, drought, and growing demand are testing its limits. Guest host Tony Payan speaks with Rosario Sanchez, a senior research scientist at the Texa…

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Reducing the risk of equine herpes virus, with Zoetis | Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature 42:01

1M ago42:01

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Welcome to this Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature with Zoetis, in which our podcast host Pippa Roome chats to equine vet Sam Cutts from Hook Norton Vets alongside horse trainers Matt Feerick and Hanna Walton from Confident & Connected, based in Oxfordshire. Equine herpes virus (EHV-4) is a major concern for yard owners and Matt and Hanna …

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Laura Collett on London 52's outstanding career 43:41

2M ago43:41

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On our 170th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is sponsored this month by NAF, we caught up with 2025 European eventing champion Laura Collett to talk about her brilliant equine partner London 52’s career. While Dan, as he's known as home, now looks every inch the modern day championship event horse, their journey hasn't all been plain sa…

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89: Drawing Power: Political Cartooning in Mexico (Guest: Paco Calderón) 31:27

3M ago31:27

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Political cartoons serve as a powerful visual commentary on major figures, events, and issues. Paco Calderón, a cartoonist who has documented much of Mexico's political and social landscape, joined "México Centered" to discuss his work and approach. More about Tony Payan, Ph.D.: https://www.bakerinstitute.org/expert/tony-payan Follow Tony Payan on …

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Carl Hester on his 13th Europeans and what’s next... 45:55

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On our 169th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by NAF this month, we caught up with British dressage legend, Carl Hester, shortly after his return from the European Dressage Championships. Carl talks about the highs and lows for the British squad in France, plus what's next for him, including the young horses he's most excite…

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Andrew Gould on his first senior team call-up ahead of the European Dressage Championships 36:16

4M ago36:16

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On our 168th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to Andrew Gould, who is representing Great Britain at the 2025 European Dressage Championships, which kick off in Crozet, France on 27 August. Andrew is making his senior championship debut at these championships and he speaks about his selection phone call, his aims for the week and his E…

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88: Chocolate Cars’: Illegal Vehicle Imports to Mexico From the US (Guests: Guillermo Rosales Zárate & Juan Vega Gómez) 39:45

4M ago39:45

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Each year, hundreds of thousands of cars are imported illegally into Mexico from the United States. These unregistered “chocolate cars” — a play on the word “chueco,” which means “crooked” in Spanish — not only crowd out the national light vehicle market, but often fail to meet pollution and safety standards and can be used in serious crimes. The u…

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The British team’s Showjumping Performance Manager, Di Lampard 47:59

5M ago47:59

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On our 167th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is sponsored by D&H this month, we speak to the British team’s Showjumping Performance Manager, Di Lampard. She talks about Team GBR’s performances in Spain at the recent European Showjumping Championships, plus how the competition panned out and what’s next for British showjumping. We hope y…

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#42 - Monsters of Mythology 56:46

6M ago56:46

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A fun episode that just happened to be recorded on Friday the 13th! We chat about some of the monster-like entities that surround the myths and mythology of Norse and similar cultures. From the Draugr to Fenrir, we delve into just the shallow surface of the stories, but have a good time doing so. Grab a mead and listen in as we discuss (likely part…

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87: Stopping the Flow of US Arms to Mexico (Guests: Isabella D’Alacio, John Lindsay-Poland & Gerardo Álvarez) 35:37

6M ago35:37

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In this episode of “México Centered,” experts Isabella D’Alacio, John Lindsay-Poland, and Gerardo Álvarez join Tony to shed light on the dangerous flow of firearms from the U.S. into Mexico. They explore how criminal networks traffic powerful weapons across the border, the cultural and political obstacles to reform, and the ongoing efforts to curb …

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Working hunter specialist Katy Green 41:29

6M ago41:29

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On our 166th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast we speak to working hunter specialist Katy Green, who won the workers championship at Royal Windsor in May, about nursing her winning ride back to health, what it takes to enjoy success in working hunter ranks, both in horse classes and with native ponies, and why her horses are so special to her. W…

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From ‘Baker Briefing’: Claudia Sheinbaum’s Balancing Act 41:16

6M ago41:16

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Tony Payan joined David Satterfield, director of Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and host of the “Baker Briefing” podcast, to discuss the challenges Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is facing — both domestically and in its relationship with the United States. This conversation was recorded on May 14, 2025. You can subscrib…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 165: top eventer Harry Meade | Making an equine insurance claim 38:54

7M ago38:54

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On our 165th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by The Insurance Emporium this month, we speak to top event rider Harry Meade, who is the man of the moment following his incredible cross-country performances at both Kentucky and Badminton this spring. He told us all about his impressive team of five-star horses and shared some…

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86: Binational Dialogues: José Antonio Meade 36:10

7M ago36:10

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On April 24, 2025, we hosted the inaugural webinar of our “Binational Dialogues” series, titled “Mexico’s Economy Today” and featuring José Antonio Meade Kuribreña. Meade offered an in-depth analysis of the current state of Mexico’s economy, followed by a thoughtful conversation with Tony Payan, director of the Center for the U.S. and Mexico. Meade…

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85: Boosting Tech Entrepreneurship in Chihuahua (Guests: Kevin Koym and Ana Victoria Gutiérrez) 28:06

7M ago28:06

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Tony Payan, director of the Center for the U.S. and Mexico, is joined by Kevin Koym, founder and CEO of Tech Ranch, and Ana Victoria Gutiérrez, ecosystem intelligence leader at Startup Chihuahua. Together, they explore how strategic investment and community collaboration are driving the growth of tech entrepreneurship in Chihuahua. Featured guests:…

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Why equine herpes virus matters, with Zoetis | Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature 35:09

8M ago35:09

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Welcome to this Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature with Zoetis, in which our podcast host Pippa Roome chats to Scottish sports horse breeder Caroline Ironside of MFS Stud Farm and Dr Richard Newton, head of equine infectious disease surveillance at Cambridge Vet School about equine herpes virus.Equine herpes virus is a huge concerns for br…

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From ‘Baker Briefing’: Trump’s Sprawling Deportation Campaign (Guests: David Donatti, Luz Garcini & Tony Payan) 42:07

8M ago42:07

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Last month, Tony Payan joined the “Baker Briefing” podcast along with Rice University professor Luz Maria Garcini and ACLU of Texas attorney David Donatti to discuss the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign. They explored the legal and social implications of the administration’s unconventional targeting of legal permanent and temporary …

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 164: Top dressage rider Gareth Hughes 43:59

8M ago43:59

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On our 164th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by Agria this month, we hear from Gareth Hughes, who is one of Britain’s top dressage riders, with countless championship appearances to his name. Gareth speaks to Horse & Hound dressage editor Oscar Williams about the all-new FEI dressage working group, tips for new riders start…

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#41 - Expansion into Total Wine & New Mexico 58:38

8M ago58:38

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Behind-the0scenes of Expansion In this episode, Nick sits down with Drinking Horn co-founder Evan to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to get mead on big retail shelves and into new states. From the hard-fought journey into Total Wine to the exciting (and slightly nerve-wracking) wait for our first New Mexico order, this episode is a to…

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84: Trump’s Mass Deportation Policy and the US Labor Market (Guest: Chloe East) 30:16

9M ago30:16

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President Donald Trump has promised to carry out a mass deportation effort that would remove millions of immigrants residing illegally in the United States. Will the massive scale of deportations improve the U.S. economy and deliver greater job prospects for U.S.-born workers, as Trump has claimed? In early March, “México Centered” host Tony Payan …

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83: Mexico’s Artificial Intelligence Future Pt. 2 (Guests: Laura Ripani & Alejandro Dabdoub) 18:32

9M ago18:32

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On “México Centered,” host Tony Payan continued his conversation on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in Mexico with Laura Ripani, Mexico’s country representative at the Inter-American Development Bank, and friend of the podcast Alejandro Dabdoub. They explored major questions about the future of work as AI advances: What implications does…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 163: Showing producer Sara Parrott | The cost of common equine insurance claims 45:33

9M ago45:33

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On our 163rd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by The Insurance Emporium, we speak to top showing producer Sara Parrott. She gives some top tips for bringing out the best in children's’ ponies, as well as talking about her team’s big win at last year’s Horse of the Year Show, plus her background. We will then hear from expert…

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From ‘Baker Briefing’: How Will Trump’s Tariffs Impact American Industry and Consumers? (Guests: John Diamond, Steven Lewis & Ken Medlock) 41:15

10M ago41:15

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In February, “México Centered” host Tony Payan joined three other Baker Institute experts to explore President Donald Trump’s plans to impose tariffs on Mexican, Canadian, and Chinese goods and what they mean for U.S. industries and consumers — as well as our relationships with our largest trading partners. The conversation was moderated by John Di…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 162: Multiple champion trainer Nicky Henderson 20:58

10M ago20:58

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On our 162nd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is sponsored by a new campaign from British racing called HorsePWR, we speak to six-time champion jumps racing trainer, Nicky Henderson. He reflects on his greatest moments on the racecourse, plus his favourite horses and he talks about what he has learnt during 30 years as a trainer. We hope…

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82: Mexico’s Artificial Intelligence Future Pt. 1 (Guests: Claudia del Pozo & Alejandro Dabdoub) 22:02

10M ago22:02

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Mexico was once one of the biggest leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) globally, but progress has since stalled. Now, there’s renewed hope: President Claudia Sheinbaum, who took office in October 2024, has created an Agency for Digital Transformation and Telecommunications (ATDT), and the topic is also receiving attention from the Mexican Congr…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 161: Eventer Holly Woodhead 25:27

11M ago25:27

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On our 161st episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to event rider Holly Woodhead. She talks about her career, as well as her plans for this year. She also discusses how she found her time while taking part in the 1,100km charity bike ride, Cycle4Caroline, last autumn. We hope you enjoy listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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#40 - THE VIKING VAULT repost - Winter Mead Cocktails 1:03:20

11M ago1:03:20

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We wanted to bring back this fun episode from a few winters ago where we had Kelly on to talk about some delicious winter delights! Mead is great for every season here in Flagstaff and beyond! We are looking forward to putting out some new content soon, so let us know what YOU would like to hear!

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Awaken Your Inner Genius: Mythic Wisdom for Navigating Rites of Passage in Kairos Time with Michael Meade 1:50:36

11M ago1:50:36

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Join Laura Dawn in an illuminating conversation with renowned mythologist Michael Meade as they explore the profound journey of awakening your inner genius. In this pivotal Kairos moment, we find ourselves in a collective rite of passage—where crisis holds the potential for transformation, and mythic wisdom offers a guiding light. Discover how anci…

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Helping a horse who is scared of the vet – CVS Equine | Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature 30:25

11M ago30:25

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Welcome to this Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature with CVS Equine, in which our podcast host Gemma Redrup chats to vet Alex Wood of B&W Equine Vets, which is part of the CVS Equine family. Alex talks about the challenges of dealing with vet-shy horses, and has some useful advice on how to retrain a horse who demonstrates undesirable behav…

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81: Mexico’s Budget Proposal for 2025 (Guest: Mariana Campos) 36:19

11M ago36:19

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On Nov. 15, 2024, the Mexican government released its budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025, which runs from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. The government pledged to narrow its fiscal deficit from around 6% in 2024 to around 3% in 2025, and according to the budget proposal, there will be no additional taxes, and the economy will grow between 2% and 3% next…

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Threshold Literacy: The Language of Beauty, Wonder & Ritual with Day Schildkret–73 1:26:39

12M ago1:26:39

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In this episode of the Dear Humanity podcast, Laura Dawn sits down with artist, author, and ritualist Day Schildkret to explore the profound power of thresholds—those liminal spaces where endings meet beginnings—and how we can navigate them with courage, creativity, and grace. Together, they discuss how learning the language of transitions can orie…

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Activating Hope to Support The Great Turning: From Collapse to Collective Resilience with Dr. Chris Johnstone 1:45:42

1y ago1:45:42

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Dr. Chris Johnstone, medical doctor, resilience expert, and long-time collaborator of Joanna Macy, joins Laura Dawn to explore The Work That Reconnects and the power of Active Hope in navigating today’s crises. Drawing on decades of teaching alongside Macy, Chris shares how we can move through grief and despair into renewed purpose by engaging with…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 160: showing’s Sam Roberts on her London memories 24:15

1y ago24:15

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On our 160th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to Sam Roberts, who is a three-time winner of the Mountain & Moorland supreme at Olympia and more recently, London International Horse Show. She talks about her ride at this year’s competition, the Dartmoor, New Oak Bobby Jones, and relives the memories of her previous victories. Hosted on…

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80: Deportations, Tariffs, Fentanyl: What’s Next for US-Mexico Relations? (Guest: The Honorable Christopher Landau) 24:14

1y ago24:14

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On the campaign trail, Mexico was very much in Donald Trump’s cross-hairs. Now that he’s set to return to office, his pledges — including mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, a 25% tariff on Mexican goods and services, and a “war on drug cartels” — could indeed become reality. What could these policies look like in practice, and how will th…

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The Hopi Prophecy: Wisdom for Warriors of the Human Spirit with Margaret Wheatley – 71 1:09:48

1y ago1:09:48

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In this insightful episode of "Dear Humanity", Laura Dawn sits down with renowned author, elder and teacher Margaret Wheatley to explore the Hopi prophecy and its timeless wisdom for navigating the challenges of our era. Margaret shares the story of how the prophecy came into her life and its profound instructions for facing global collapse with cl…

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Transilience: Master the Art of Facilitating Psychedelic Integration & Transformation – Enrollment Open 17:10

1y ago17:10

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In this bonus episode, I introduce Transilience, a 7-month training program designed for coaches, therapists, and guides who want to master the art of psychedelic integration and transformation. 🔗 Learn more and apply at: Lauradawn.co/transilience 📩 Questions? Email [email protected] Laura Dawn, M.Sc

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 159: British dressage Olympian Becky Moody 37:44

1y ago37:44

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On our 159th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, in partnership with NAF, we speak to British dressage Olympic team bronze medallist, Becky Moody. She talks about the sliding doors moment in her career, why good movement isn’t always a good thing in dressage horses, plus she discusses her Olympic debut in Paris. We hope you will enjoy listening. …

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"Dear Humanity" Trailer with Laura Dawn 4:07

1y ago4:07

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Welcome to Dear Humanity, a podcast born from the heart of a transformative era. In this trailer, host Laura Dawn introduces the vision behind the show—a powerful invitation to explore what it means to be fully human during this time of profound change. We are living through the ending of an era, a time that many elders call the Great Turning. As t…

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The Upside to Psychedelic Censorship - Final Episode 52:04

1y ago52:04

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In this final episode of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast, Laura Dawn shares her reflections on the current state of psychedelic censorship and its impact on the community. With transparency and insight, she explores how this “censorship era” has influenced her own decision-making as a psychedelic entrepreneur and what it means for the future of …

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79: AI and the Binantional Relation (Guests: Chris Bronk and Alejandro Dabdoub) 24:36

1y ago24:36

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The Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice University’s Baker Institute stays abreast of the many issues affecting the binational relationship–including some issues that are not as intuitive and are often not in the media. One of these is artificial intelligence. To explore what AI can do to the U.S.-Mexico relationship - in academia, secu…