Best Mireille Podcasts (2025)

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Mireille Gomes - Can Algorithms Heal? Reimagining Health Equity with AI and Data Justice 35:34

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What if our smartest health tools still miss the people who need them most? We sit down with AI and digital health scientist Mireille Gomes to examine how innovation can serve dignity, not just efficiency—and what it takes to build technology that works from Geneva to rural clinics without electricity. The journey of Mireille Gomes spans continents…

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Jean Marc Seigneur - In Trust We Build: Designing the Future of Digital Reputation 1:07:27

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What if your glasses could spot a deepfake before your gut does? We sit down with Jean Marc Seigneur, a veteran researcher of decentralized trust, to map where security failed, where it’s catching up, and how proof—not vibes—will anchor the next decade of digital life. From central bank digital currencies to NFTs that carry qualified electronic sig…

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Vlada Mentink - Lean, Smart, and Automated: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Working with AI 52:40

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Fear says AI will replace you; focus proves it can finally give you your time back. We sit down with AI and data strategist Vlada Mentik to unpack how solo founders and small teams can cut through the hype, start small, and build systems that free up hours for high-value work. The throughline is simple but powerful: mindset first, tools second. Whe…

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Heidrun Wechter-Essig - The Board Whisperer: Power, Pivots, and Playing the Long Game 1:00:45

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Strategy doesn’t fail because it’s wrong on paper; it fails when culture and execution don’t carry it across the line. We sat down with board leader and former CFO Heidrun Wechter-Essig to map the triangle that actually delivers results—strategy for clarity, culture for belief, and execution for momentum—and to explore how that lens changes the way…

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Anna Aseeva - Sustainable by Code: Rethinking Tech Governance from IP to AI 46:05

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What if the rules we write today could make tomorrow’s technology more human, safer, and genuinely worth wanting? We sit down with Anna Aseeva, a legal strategist working at the intersection of sustainability, intellectual property, and AI, to map a smarter path for digital innovation that starts with design and ends with systems people trust. We d…

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Vipin Saroha - Beyond the Dashboard: How Data and AI Are Rewiring Public Value 46:55

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Systems should make life easier, not more complicated. That idea runs through our conversation with technology strategist Vipin Saroha, whose journey from SAP in India to Geneva to advising global institutions shaped a simple practice: start with the problem, then use data and AI to serve people with clarity and care. We dig into what most teams ge…

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Marc Luanghy - Fortifying Brands, Decoding Risk: Innovation, IP, and the Path to Sustainable Growth 30:26

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Ideas don’t turn into impact on excitement alone. They need structure, ownership, and trust. We sit down with Mark, an IP advisor and blockchain compliance expert, to unpack how intangible assets—patents, trademarks, copyrights, code, data, and even carbon credits—quietly drive growth while shaping risk across industries. We dig into the hidden eng…

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Igor Data - Trust, Trace, Takedown: Building Integrity in a Decentralized World 1:07:06

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With Igor Data, CEO and co-founder of Blin Analytics, we dig into the real mechanics of crypto crime and why the difference between loss and recovery often comes down to minutes, not months. Igor pulls back the curtain on demixing methods, behavior pattern analysis, and how AI and automation sift millions of transactions before a human makes the ca…

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Nicolas Torrent - Accessible by Design: How AI Can Open the Doors of Justice 1:30:15

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Imagine opening your phone, describing your dispute in simple language, and getting a clear, data-backed path to resolution—without weeks of confusion or a wall of legalese. That’s the future we dig into with lawyer and legal tech builder Nicolas Torrent, who’s helped design online arbitration platforms and shape Switzerland’s legal tech ecosystem.…

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Season Finale 19:10

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We're closing out the season with a solo episode reflecting on the incredible conversations we've had so far, and the books that shaped them. Ziporah also takes it back to basics and shares a book recommendation one last time; Cyprian Ekwensi's 1961 novel Jagua Nana, which follows a middle-aged sex worker as she navigates 1950s Lagos with humour, a…

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Building Bridges in Space: How Open IP, Shared Standards, and Data Commons Turn Competition into Cooperation 45:28

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What if law moved at light speed—not to block discovery, but to channel it? We sit down with the big idea that runs through today’s most ambitious missions: when ownership is clear and sharing is structured, innovation scales across nations, agencies, and even planets. We start in orbit with the ISS, where inventorship follows astronauts and equipm…

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White Feminism w/ Gina Martin 46:01

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Gina Martin joins us this week to discuss Koa Beck’s White Feminism; a book that has fundamentally shifted her understanding of feminism, activism and collective liberation. With that as a jump-off point, Gina also opens up about the journey from her successful anti-upskirting campaign (which led to the passing of the Voyeurism Act in 2019) to grap…

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The Look of the Law: Courts Confront Digital Design Rights 18:26

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Swipe once and everything changes: not just your screen, but the law that decides who owns the look and feel of our digital world. We dig into how design law—built for chairs, lamps, and sneakers—now grapples with GUIs, animations, and metaverse wearables, and why that shift is reshaping how creators protect their work. From the basics of industria…

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Dynamic Justice: AI on the Frontlines of Sports IP Protection 34:10

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The race between pirates and rights holders has entered a new era where algorithms call the shots. Across six countries on three continents, courts are embracing AI as the referee of intellectual property rights in sports broadcasting, delivering a game-changing shift in enforcement speed and effectiveness. From hockey arenas in Toronto to cricket …

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Season of Migration to the North w/ JJ Bola 54:10

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JJ Bola joins us this week to discuss Tayeb Salih's Season of Migration to the North, a book that has captivated him, and led to multiple re-reads over the last decade since he discovered it. Together, we explore the novel's dual narrative as it follows an unnamed narrator and Mustafa Sa'eed, two Sudanese men whose brushes with the West and colonia…

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The Art of Licensing: Turning Ideas into Empires 28:39

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Every masterpiece you've ever consumed likely passed through a licensing agreement first. That catchy song in your favorite commercial? Licensed. The superhero logo on your coffee mug? Licensed. The technology powering your smartphone? Licensed hundreds of times over. Licensing represents the hidden architecture behind innovation empires, allowing …

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Sealed Code: When Predictive Models Go to Court 22:46

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Welcome to a fascinating exploration of the hidden legal battles shaping tomorrow's technology. Predictive algorithms have become the crystal balls of modern business, forecasting everything from home prices to healthcare costs, but they're also becoming the center of high-stakes courtroom dramas worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Across the gl…

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Milk Fed w/ Amy Spalding 36:36

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Amy Spalding, star of the BBC’s I Kissed A Girl, joins us this week for a discussion on Melissa Broder’s provocative novel Milk Fed. We explore how Broder weaves together food, faith and desire through the story of Rachel, a young Jewish woman caught in a cycle of restriction and indulgence. We also discuss; ✨Mother-daughter dynamics ✨The resurgenc…

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The Legal Salsa: Protecting Dance One Step at a Time 25:47

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Choreography copyright exists in a fascinating legal gray area where cultural ownership and legal protection often clash. When Alfonso Ribeiro attempted to claim rights to his iconic "Carlton Dance" from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air after Fortnite used it as a purchasable emote, his case was dismissed because the Copyright Office deemed the routine "too…

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From Prototypes to Rockets: The Power of Design Thinking and First Principles Thinking 31:25

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Get the book! The greatest innovations often begin with a simple question: "What if we tried this differently?" In this fascinating exploration of innovation mindsets, we unpack the two complementary approaches that fuel breakthroughs—design thinking and first principles thinking. hese very approaches are at the heart of my book Protection for the …

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Sisters of the Yam (bell hooks) w/ Mireille Harper 39:34

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Mireille C Harper, author and Editorial Director at Tonic, Bloomsbury, joins us for a conversation about bell hooks’ black feminist text Sisters of the Yam, a book that’s as relevant today as when it was published 30 years ago. Mireille shares how discovering this text in her twenties reshaped her understanding of Black womanhood, healing, and the …

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AI, IP, and the Public Good 22:36

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Get the book! Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming central to areas such as public health, education, agriculture, and climate resilience. In this context, the role of the State is coming into sharper focus, particularly in how governments can shape innovation to serve broad social goals. Intellectual property frameworks, often seen as tools…

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AI vs. Human: The Invention Showdown 16:06

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Get the book! What happens when artificial intelligence challenges humans for the invention crown? We dive into this provocative question by examining real-world examples where AI has revolutionized fields from drug discovery to furniture design. The evidence is compelling. AI systems have accelerated medical research, discovered antibiotics agains…

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Influencers, Inc.: Chasing Clout, Creating Clones 30:34

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Reimagining Intellectual Property in the Age of Luxury Tech: I’m curating this exclusive side event in Geneva on September 1 during the Luxury Innovation Summit. Limited seats, apply now to join the conversation. On this episode, we discuss how the explosive growth of the influencer economy has created a fascinating new frontier in intellectual pro…

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Blessings w/ Tamara Lawrance 29:22

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Tamara Lawrence & Amanda join us this week for a book chat about Chukwuebuka Ibeh’s beautiful debut Blessings. We explore how Ibeh captures the complexities of growing up queer in contexts that don’t always make space for you; from the tender moments of becoming, to the weight of family expectations, as well as what makes this coming-of-age story s…

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Face Off: Privacy, Intellectual Property, and the Price of Your Faceprint 32:57

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Your face unlocks your phone, animates your emoji, and verifies your identity but who actually owns the digital rights to your unique features? In this deep dive into biometric data law, we explore the high-stakes legal battles reshaping how technology interacts with our most personal physical characteristics. When Facebook paid $650 million to set…

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Plug, Play, or Pay: The Legal Code Behind AI Interoperability 50:23

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The invisible legal architecture behind AI systems, either talking to each other or failing spectacularly, takes center stage in this deep dive into interoperability. Far more than technical specifications, the ability of AI models to connect and share data represents a battlefield where intellectual property rights, competition law, and global gov…

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Pride & Prejudice w/ Bolu Babalola 41:48

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Bolu Babalola joins us this week to discuss love, literature, and the enduring power of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice. Bolu & Ziporah explore why Austen’s masterpiece remains the blueprint for modern romance (hello, enemies-to-lovers!), faithful screen adaptations, and how our personal circumstances and social conditions can shape our expectation…

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Life, Patents, and the Pursuit of Biotech Protection 40:00

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The line between groundbreaking innovation and controversial ownership blurs when scientists begin creating life in laboratories. What happens when your invention isn't just a device or chemical formula, but a living, breathing, self-replicating organism that refuses to stay contained within traditional legal boundaries? Synthetic biology—the field…

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The Struggle for Romani Rights: Alex Otieno in Conversation with Jonathan Lee 47:30

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Summary In this episode, Alex Otieno speaks with Jonathan Lee from the European Roma Rights Centre about the historical and contemporary issues faced by Romani people in Europe. They discuss the systemic discrimination, human rights violations, and the ongoing fight for justice and recognition of Romani rights. Jonathan shares insights into the adv…

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Superpositioned and Protected? IP at the Quantum Frontier 31:37

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Quantum computing stands at the precipice of transforming our world—and the legal frameworks protecting this revolutionary technology are racing to keep pace. Dive deep into the realm where quantum physics meets intellectual property as we explore how these powerful machines are already solving problems classical computers can barely touch. From ac…

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Dream Count 32:03

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This season we’re kicking off with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's long-awaited novel, Dream Count. We get into Adichie's exploration of the search for romantic fulfillment and marriage as achievement in the African context. We also touch on how Adichie has shaped perceptions of African feminism and storytelling, and the evolution of her characters and …

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Season 4 Trailer! 0:46

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Hi friends…👀 Stacked is back with a fresh format, and the same old fun. Join us for our fourth season where we'll be joined by various guests (friends, writers, readers, publishers!) for conversations on some of their favourite reads, old and new. New episodes out every other Thursday! Don't forget to follow the podcast so you never miss them. You …

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Eiffel Off Limits: Architecture, Access, and the IP Rules 24:25

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Skyscrapers aren't just engineering marvels, they're intellectual property battlegrounds where creativity meets the courtroom. Welcome to the fascinating world where distinctive buildings become trademarked brands, architectural blueprints trigger million-dollar lawsuits, and even tourist photographs might infringe copyright. Our journey begins wit…

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Ask and you will find Help 7:46

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another episode with John, about helping, when would i be serving my self not the other, always think about the other first

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Am I the Savior, for me or for Them? 7:25

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another nice talk with my friend John talking about the need to be needed, fun time in our nice summer days.

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Caring for Others, Are we waiting for results? 7:48

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simple discussion with John brain storming and fun time together, so do we care about others and wait for results? let me know what do you think

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Worth Fighting For: IP, Lawsuits, and the Art of Valuation 37:21

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What's your intellectual property truly worth when it's on the line? Not what you hope or what you feel, but what courts, investors, and negotiators will actually pay. This episode of Intangiblia dives deep into the high-stakes world of IP valuation, where patents, trademarks, and copyrights transform from abstract legal protections into concrete d…

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The Intellectual Property Mechanics Behind Luxury Timepieces 35:37

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Dive headfirst into the surprisingly cutthroat world of luxury watch intellectual property battles where the stakes are as high as the price tags. From Swiss ateliers to Silicon Valley boardrooms, the gloves come off when horological heavyweights defend their creations against customizers, competitors, and counterfeiters alike. When does personaliz…

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The IP Legal Playbook Behind Football's Billion-Dollar Empire 16:40

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The beautiful game has transformed into something far more complex than 22 players chasing a ball. Today's football exists as a sophisticated intellectual property ecosystem worth billions, where legal battles off the pitch often carry stakes as high as championship finals. From broadcasting rights that form the financial lifeblood of leagues world…

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Kharkiv, the Frontline of Europe: Angela Kachuyevski in conversation with Iryna Rabotyagova 53:09

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Summary This conversation between Dr. Angela Kachuyevski and Dr. Iryna Rabotyagova explores the complex relationship between Kharkiv, Ukraine, and Europe, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict and the historical legacy of the Soviet Union. The speakers discuss the impact of the Maidan Revolution, the cultural identity of Ukrainians, a…

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Patent Paydays: When Employee Ingenuity Strikes Gold 22:19

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Genius doesn't come with a price tag until someone tries to take it from you. When brilliant minds create groundbreaking innovations during employment, who truly owns these inventions? This fascinating legal arena pits creators against corporations in battles that can span decades and result in multi-million-dollar verdicts. Meet John Peterson, the…

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The Secret Laws of Reselling: IP Rights in Secondary Markets 30:02

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Ever wondered what happens when your right to resell clashes with someone else's trademark? The secondary market is booming—from luxury perfumes to used hard drives and even virtual farm animals—but these second lives come with surprising legal complications. Secondary markets aren't just about thrift store finds anymore. They're complex ecosystems…

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Resilience and Memory - Jo Crampon On Mireille Best: Kate Bonin in Conversation with Stephanie Schechner, Part Two 46:02

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Summary In this conversation, Stephanie Schechner and Kate Bonin discuss the literary contributions of Mireille Best, focusing on her exploration of themes such as education, class, and gender. The dialogue explores Schechner's journey of connecting with Jo Crampon, Best's partner, and the challenges of bringing Best's work to a broader audience. T…

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Loneliness and Belonging - On Mireille Best: Kate Bonin in Conversation with Jo Crampon as Performed by Stephanie Schechner, Part One 40:21

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Summary This episode is part one of a two-part series about the French author Mireille Best. It features an interview between Jo Crampon and Dr. Kate Bonin about the astounding literary work of Mireille Best. Jo Crampon was Best’s life partner and the first eyes to read Best’s drafts. Originally an email interview in French, we have reenacted the i…

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Legal Horsepower: IP Lawsuits on the Road to Innovation 20:54

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Buckle up for a high-speed legal adventure through the automotive industry's most consequential intellectual property battles. From Formula One espionage that cost McLaren $100 million to landmark rulings that protect the very shape of your car, we're lifting the hood on how innovation is fueled, protected, and occasionally stolen in the world of w…

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Fluid Margins and the Amiche: Jennifer Riggan in Conversation with Sabine Mohamed 1:05:11

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Summary: This conversation explores the complexities of identity, migration, and belonging through the lens of the Amiche population, a group of Eritrean Ethiopians. Dr. Jennifer Riggan and Dr. Sabine Mohamed discuss the historical and contemporary dynamics of marginality and centrality in Europe, the role of infrastructure in shaping migration pat…

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Insert Lawsuit to Continue: IP Legal Sidequests You Didn’t Ask For 35:50

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Behind every pixel, mechanic, and character design lies a hidden battlefield where intellectual property law shapes the games we play. From energy drinks to tattoos, the unlikely legal showdowns that define modern gaming are stranger than fiction. Play IP Sidequest Showdown. An escape-room-style game inspired by this episode. Drop a comment if you …

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What is a CPA, What Do They Do & Why every Business Needs One? I Blanchette & Gallucci Inc 46:47

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In this podcast episode, join Cathy Bernard and Ann Blanchette, a seasoned CPA Auditeur at Blanchette & Gallucci Inc., as she shares insights from her 15 years in accounting. Ann emphasizes the value of obtaining a CPA title, discusses her firm's specialization in financial statements and tax returns for small and medium businesses, and sheds light…

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This Film Has Been Legally Modified: IP Plot Twists Behind the Silver Screen 27:24

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Courtroom battles are reshaping the film industry in ways that affect everyone from A-list stars to streaming subscribers. When Scarlett Johansson sued Disney over Black Widow's simultaneous streaming release, she wasn't just fighting for her paycheck—she was challenging how talent gets compensated in the digital age. The resulting alleged $40 mill…