Best Pen And Panel Podcasts (2026)

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Memorials PAWcast: Remembering Hendrix Neimann ’73 29:40

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PAW Memorials editor Nicholas DeVito sat down with Rob Mancuso ’73 and Mike Mims ’71 to discuss Hendrix “Drix” Neimann ’73. Drix was active in Business Today at Princeton and co-founded New Jersey Monthly Magazine.By Princeton Alumni Weekly

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PAW Book Club: Todd Purdum ’82 Penned a Biography of Desi Arnaz 27:49

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On this episode of the PAW Book Club podcast, career journalist Todd Purdum ’82 answers book club members’ questions about his new biography, “Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television.” As Todd’s exhaustive research shows, the Cuban-born star of “I Love Lucy” contributed far more than his widely loved charm and comedic talent to the early televi…

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Memorials PAWcast: Remembering Richard Springs III ’64 24:51

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PAW Memorials editor Nicholas DeVito sat down with Lanny Springs ’67 to discuss his brother William Springs III ’64. Dick played football at Princeton and was a cattle rancher.By Princeton Alumni Weekly

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Vocalist Charmaine Lee ’14 Is Taking Her Mind-Bending Music to All 50 States 37:30

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Charmaine Lee ’14’s music might be unlike anything you’ve ever heard before. Lee grew up in a musical family and studied jazz at Princeton along with sociology. She also sang with one of Princeton’s a cappella groups, and the experience inspired her to carve out an innovative niche as a vocalist in the world of auditory art. Right now, she’s on a t…

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Raphaela Gold ’26 Reported on Student Mental Health for the ‘Prince’ 22:06

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This is the Princeton Alumni Weekly’s PAWcast, where we talk with Princetonians about what’s happening on campus and beyond. At the end of July, a pretty big story appeared on The Daily Princetonian’s website, one that took Raphaela Gold ’26 about a year and a half to report. It was a deep dive into mental health care on Princeton’s campus, and in …

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PAW Book Club: Lauren Ling Brown ‘12 Sets a Thriller at a Princeton Eating Club 24:46

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On this episode of the PAW Book Club podcast, we talk with Lauren Ling Brown ’12 about Society of Lies, her bestselling novel set almost entirely on Princeton’s campus. It follows the stories of two sisters, one of whom is murdered during Reunions Weekend. The story is entirely fictional, but much within it — including the eating club and secret so…

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PAW Reunions Panel: How the News Media Covers the MAGA Movement 1:17:08

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How is the news media covering the MAGA movement? Four journalists and a Princeton historian during the Princeton Alumni Weekly’s 2025 Reunions panel delved into questions about reporting on Trump voters, whether the press should use the word “lie,” today’s fragmented media landscape, and how even the most explosive investigations don’t spur change…

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PAWcast: Valedictorian Erik Medina ’25 on the Chemistry of Plastics 17:32

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On this episode of the PAWcast, Princeton valedictorian Erik Medina ’25 talks about majoring in chemistry and his thesis, for which he researched ways to upcycle plastics. Erik has been accepted into a Ph.D. program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, but first he’s taking a year off to teach at his old high school near Miami.…

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Memorials PAWcast: Remembering Bill Miller ’55 17:54

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PAW Memorials editor Nicholas DeVito sat down with Steve McNamara ’55 to discuss Bill Miller ’55. Bill was a geologist and landman, but he was well known more for his vintage car racing.By Princeton Alumni Weekly

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PAWcast: Podcaster Milano Buckley ’02 on Parenting and an Unusual Childhood 36:28

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When Milano Buckley ’02 was born, her mother was homeless. She was living in her car, and she kept baby Milano in a basket in the backseat. What followed was an exceptionally unusual childhood that remarkably led Milano to the Lawrenceville School, and then later to Princeton. When Milano became a mother herself, she figured parenting would be a ci…

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PAW Book Club: ‘Sweet Fury’ by Sash Bischoff ’09 31:18

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On this episode of the PAW Book Club podcast, we speak with Sash Bischoff from Princeton’s Class of 2009 about her debut novel and our latest book club read, “Sweet Fury.” From the very first page, “Sweet Fury” takes the work of F. Scott Fitzgerald, famously of Princeton’s Class of 1917, and begins to play. A famous actress and film director, chara…

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Memorials PAWcast; Remembering Jennifer Parmalee ’80 28:00

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PAW Memorials editor Nicholas DeVito sat down with Shelley Slade ’80 and Marie Yovanovitch ’80 to discuss Jennifer Beale Parmalee ’80. Jenni was a journalist in East Africa, covering politics, war, and personal stories.By Princeton Alumni Weekly

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Memorials PAWcast: Remembering Victor Brombert 33:00

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On this episode, PAW Memorials editor Nicholas DeVito sat down with Elyse Graham ’07 to discuss Professor Victor Brombert, who died Nov. 26, 2024.By Princeton Alumni Weekly

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PAW Book Club: ‘By Any Other Name’ by Jodi Picoult ’87 41:29

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On this episode of PAW’s Book Club podcast, we ask bestselling author and playwright Jodi Picoult ’87 about her latest book, “By Any Other Name,” which presents readers with a hypothesis: Could Emilia Bassano, a woman who really lived in Tudor England, have written some of the most famous plays attributed to William Shakespeare? Picoult discusses w…

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PAWcast: Stephen Lamberton ’99 Is Destigmatizing Suicide by Telling His Story 27:39

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As a volunteer with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Stephen Lamberton ’99 is sharing the story of his father’s death in 1985 in hopes of destigmatizing suicide and helping others struggling with the loss of a loved one. On this episode of the PAWcast, Lamberton describes his journey toward processing his father’s death and discussin…

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Memorials PAWcast: Remembering Karl Hummel 67 30:17

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On this episode, PAW Memorials editor Nicholas DeVito sat down with Jim Kempf ’67 to discuss Karl Hummel ’67, who died July 23, 2023.By Princeton Alumni Weekly

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Memorials PAWcast: Remebering Isabella Da La Houssaye ’86 30:30

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On this month’s Memorials PAWcast, we remember Isabella de la Houssaye from the class of 1986. Isabella was a lawyer, mother, art curator, and endurance athlete. She died December 2nd, 2023.By Princeton Alumni Weekly

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PAW Book Club: ‘Intimacies’ by Katie Kitamura ’99 30:49

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On this episode of the PAW Book Club podcast, we talk with Katie Kitamura ’99, author of our latest read, “Intimacies.” The much-lauded novel follows a woman who comes to The Hague as an interpreter for the international court and begins to interpret for a former president who’s facing war crime charges. Kitamura answered our questions about the bo…

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PAWcast: Ambassador Cameron Hume ’68 Discusses Humanitarian Aid 21:30

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When Cameron Hume ’68 graduated from Princeton, he joined the Peace Corps and was sent to Libya, where his two-year stint was cut short by a coup d’etat. The experience launched him on a diplomacy career that has taken him to some of the world’s most dangerous — and interesting — places. On the PAWcast, he spoke about two hot topics where he has ex…

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Memorials PAWcast: PAW Remembers Ernie Pascarella ’65 13:00

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On this episode of PAW’s Memorials PAWcast, we remember Ernie Pascarella ’65. Ernie played on the 1964 undefeated football team and was All-Ivy two years.By Princeton Alumni Weekly

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Memorials PAWcast: PAW Remembers Joe Schein ’37 22:42

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On this first episode of PAW’s new Memorials PAWcast, we remember Joe Schein ’37, the longest-living member of the Class of ’37 and the oldest undergraduate alum in Princeton’s history. Joe carried the Class of 1923 Cane — an honor given to the oldest returning alum — at Princeton Reunions eight times.…

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PAWcast: Rev. Alison Boden and Rev. Theresa Thames 32:22

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Princeton’s Office of Religious Life recently saw a transition in leadership, and we thought it would be an ideal time to speak on the PAWcast with the two people passing that figurative baton: The Rev. Alison Boden, who recently retired after 17 years as dean of religious life and the chapel, and the Rev. Theresa Thames, the new dean of religious …

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PAWcast: Discussing Student Mental Health at PAW’s 2024 Reunions Panel 1:25:01

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This episode was recorded at Princeton University’s 2024 Reunions Weekend, when PAW sponsored a panel discussion featuring five alumni experts who addressed two questions: Is student mental health in crisis, and what can be done about it? The conversation begins with moderator Lucy McBride ’95 and continues with Jeremy Nobel ’77, Joshua Blum ’02, C…

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PAW Book Club: Bianca Bosker ’08’s “Get the Picture” 36:32

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On this episode of the PAW Book Club Podcast — where Princeton alumni read a book together — Bianca Bosker ’08 talks about her latest book, “Get the Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey Among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See,” for which she ventured into the secretive and exclusive world of fine art. She was trying …

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PAWcast: Valedictorian Genrietta Churbanova ’24 on Princeton, Anthropology, and Research 14:30

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Princeton’s newest valedictorian, Genrietta Churbanova ’24, is an anthropology major who spent much of her time here researching Russia-China relations in both the Russian and Chinese languages. On this episode of the PAWcast, she talks about her research, about growing up in both Moscow and Little Rock, Arkansas, and about her extracurriculars — i…

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PAWcast: How to Make People Care About Climate Change 26:32

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John Marshall ’87 and Jessica Lu ’17 say climate change has a public relations problem. It’s the biggest crisis of our time, but too often the people with solutions don’t communicate them in a way that resonates with the public. The solution, they say, lies in what just happens to be the field where Marshall built his career and expertise: marketin…

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PAW Book Club: Michael Lewis ’82’s "Going Infinite" 42:11

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PAW’s Book Club returns with author Michael Lewis, Class of ’82, answering alumni questions about “Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon,” his recent book about Sam Bankman-Fried, a deeply peculiar financial mogul who very quickly built a cryptocurrency empire only to have it implode far faster just a few years later. When we spoke with…

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PAWcast: Princeton Basketball Coaches Carla Berube and Mitch Henderson ’98 27:00

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The 2024 Ivy League Basketball Tournament tips off March 15 at Columbia’s Levien Gymnasium, and Princeton is seeded No. 1 on the men’s and women’s sides after both Tiger teams won regular-season championships. In advance of the big weekend in New York, PAW spoke with head coaches Carla Berube and Mitch Henderson ’98 about their paths in coaching, t…

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PAWcast: Student Mental Health With Calvin Chin and Jess Deutsch ’91 39:21

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After speaking on the PAWcast with three students about mental health at Princeton, PAW invited columnist Jess Deutsch ’91 and director of Counseling and Psychological Services Calvin Chin to add their perspective on the issue. Addressing points the students raised, they discussed the pressure Princeton students feel to achieve, what services the U…

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PAW Book Club: Jennifer Weiner ’91’s “The Breakaway” 33:18

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Welcome to the first podcast from PAW’s new Book Club, where Princeton alumni read a book together and send PAW their questions for the author. We received some terrific questions for our very first author, Jennifer Weiner, Class of ’91, about her latest novel, “The Breakaway.”Jennifer is a prolific writer and frequent topper of bestseller lists. “…

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Pen-A-Trate full spoken word. That 1 of 52. Not a redo but a full upload. It is a bit longer. 3:20

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This is the first of the 52 projects. Called Pen-A-trate. Enjoy this spoken word poem.By Allen

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Mansplaining Boss Bitch Spoken Word Poem with a back beat I put together with Garageband 6:47

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I am planning on putting out 52 projects this year. AT least 52. At least 1 a week for this year in an effort to get things I create out and increase my Digital Footprint.By Allen

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The Anal Episode. 3 Friends singing Karaoke and the convo turns to talking about Anal. 0:55

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2 and 1/2 couples. They started out singing but as 1 of them said it always ends up being an Anal conversation. It did end up being that.By Allen

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Pen-A-Trate A spoken word poem with background beat I put together 0:46

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1 of 52 projects that I create that I plan to put out this year. This is a spoken word poem to a beat I put together using GarageBand. Hope you like it.By Allen

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PAWcast: Students Discuss Mental Health at Princeton 1:00:03

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Concerns have been rising about student mental health on college campuses over the past few years — including at Princeton. To examine this issue, PAW asked three students who have been leaders and mentors in this area to discuss what’s going on: Chioma Ugwonali ’24, Isaac Lunar ’24, and Issa Mudashiru ’25. In a wide-ranging conversation, they disc…

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PAWcast: Three Alumni on Ukraine, Putin, and Nuclear War 36:35

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Jeff Burt ’66, Jim Hitch ’71, and Peter Pettibone ’61 might know a bit more about Russia than the average Princetonian. All three headed up the Soviet and Russian practices of the international law firms where they were partners: Arnold & Porter, Baker & McKenzie, and Hogan Lovells, respectively. On Sept. 20, the same day that Ukraine President Vol…

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PAWcast: Adam Mastroianni ’14 on the Illusion of Moral Decline 26:23

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Today I am very pleased to tell you: I have good news. Morality is not actually declining in our country or anywhere else. The widespread belief that morality is declining is an illusion. That’s the conclusion Adam Mastroianni ’14 reached in a study recently published in the journal Nature. With Harvard psychology professor Daniel Gilbert *85, Mast…

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PAWcast: Get to Know Princeton Football Coach Bob Surace ’90 36:59

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Bob Surace ’90 is heading into his 13th season as Princeton’s head football coach, but his history with the Tigers goes back much further. On the PAWcast, he spoke about his time as an All-Ivy center for Princeton and what experiences like coaching in the NFL taught him about the game and the players. He also gave his thoughts on two hot-button iss…

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PAWcast: Author Lisa Belkin ’82 Followed a Murder Back Four Generations 24:07

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In 1960, the lives of three men born to immigrant families during the Great Depression collided. A doctor helped a prisoner get paroled, and then that prisoner shot and killed a police officer. Many years later, journalist Lisa Belkin, Princeton Class of 1982, heard this story from the doctor, who had recently become her stepfather, and she had a q…

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Max and Grace with a like story. Not together and I dont know if they will be. 12:41

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I am not sure where this relationship is headed. They dot seem to know either as they are long distance and dont seem too close.By Allen

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This is the Anal episode. Has to be the funniest I have done so far. We laughed, and sung. 11:25

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By Allen

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Valedictorian Aleksa Milojević ’23 Describes His Princeton Experience 19:09

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Princeton University’s valedictorian for the Class of 2023 is Aleksa Milojević, a mathematics major from Belgrade, Serbia, who has focused on combinatorics while at Princeton and has already written three papers. In addition to earning 16 A pluses at Princeton, he has been a recipient of the Freshman First Honor Prize, the Class of 1939 Scholar Pri…

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Portfolio To Success - Navigating The Journey Of A Growing Artist 30:22

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We dive into the experiences of up-and-coming artists as they navigate the challenges of building a career in the creative industry. Through the discussion, we explore the importance of creating a strong portfolio, never giving up on your dreams, and continually improving your skills to reach new heights.…

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Jeffrey and Olivia turned an Uber trip into a review of Into the Woods 18:01

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On an Uber trip, I picked up Olivia and Jeffrey from a play. I didnt use my "podcast" camera, but, as I am always recording, I did get our conversation. That conversation turned into an interview or a review rather of Into The Woods, a play that were at. They left early from the play, during intermission. They discussed the play and what they thoug…

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In New Memoir, Bill Eville ’87 Writes Extraordinary Everyday Stories 29:21

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For years, Bill Eville ’87 has been writing down his life in bits and pieces, publishing essays about parenthood, childhood memories, and yes, being a Princeton alum. Now he’s gone further and written a book, a memoir called Washed Ashore that’s filled with his thoughts about high school wrestling matches, marrying a minister who fought breast canc…

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Let's Do This One More Time 8:34

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Let's run it back one more time.By Crafting Creatives

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PAWcast: Professor Forrest Meggers on Princeton Going Zero Carbon 31:29

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Princeton University is positioning itself at the forefront of research that could help to throw the brakes on climate change, from its zero-carbon goals to the way it’s using the campus as a living laboratory. One person with a front row seat to all this is Forrest Meggers, a jointly appointed professor in Princeton’s architecture and engineering …

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Preston, an Uber passenger with some things to say. 32:28

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Preston and I had a long trip, or at least longer than some of the others. We go through dating though, and for about 30 minutes we talk about his dating, what he is looking for and what other women could possibly get out of dating. He even had an interesting story to tell regarding past relationships, cheating, ad a guy in the group with multiple …

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Furries. Just like Trekkies or any other group. 3-18-23 21:03

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I ran into the Furry convention here in Dallas Tx. and got a chance to get some Furries into the van for an interview. They are just like you and me and other people who have a hobby. Or are they. It was wonderful speaking with them and being enlightened by them. If you would like to be part of my podcast, feel free to drop me a line, or I guess, s…

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PAWcast: Majka Burhardt ’98 on Motherhood and Mountain Climbing 27:47

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Majka Burhardt, Princeton Class of ’98, has always wanted more. More challenges, more achievement. It’s what pushed her to become one of the world’s top professional rock and ice climbers, chasing adventure around the world and eventually beginning to build her own conservation organization at a mountain in Africa. Then in 2015, she discovered she …