Best Pixel Digest Podcasts (2025)

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We Need a W3C for AI - DTNSB WEEKEND 23:48

20m ago23:48

23:48

Molly and Tom are back with a text-message-chat inspired discussion of privacy in LLMs and why we might need a standard for it, but we don’t know how that would happen. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why a Court Ordered OpenAI to Reduce Privacy Protections 31:54

30m ago31:54

31:54

Also, drone delivery is becoming more common, and an advance in sintronics brings shepherd, faster, more power-efficient memory closer. Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Nintendo Switch 2… Now With More Paste! - DTNSB 5034 28:18

2d ago28:18

28:18

Apple's upcoming MagSafe chargers might support the Qi2.2 standard doubling power output for the iPhone 17, and Volvo introduced a "multi-adaptive safety belt" system to protect passengers of all body types. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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Google’s Reasonable AI Pause - DTNSB 5033 29:15

13m ago29:15

29:15

Google does the right thing with Google Photos and Natasha Lyonne makes an AI movie. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach. Stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Epic’s Unreal Engine 5.6 looks mostly real - DTNSB 5032 31:41

4d ago31:41

31:41

Microsoft is requiring fully featured USB-C ports in order for manufacturers to partake in the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program, and Dr. Niki talks all about night vision contact lenses. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Dr. Niki. Links to stories in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hoste…

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Samsung Cozies Up to Perplexity - DTNSB 5031 21:46

21h ago21:46

21:46

Meanwhile, Google makes it easy to run models locally without the internet, and another big step for Brain-Computer Interfaces. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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E-Tattoo for Your Face DTNSB - 5030 27:55

4d ago27:55

27:55

The future of wearables may be on your face. Plus, how the NBA is embracing AI. Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nvidia throws a life jacket to Steam Deck users - DTNSB 5029 19:52

9d ago19:52

19:52

Apple is set to move its OS naming convention to year-based versioning, and X is pausing encrypted direct messages in its app to make room for unspecified improvements. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Good Apples and Bad Apples - DTNSB 5028 26:40

6d ago26:40

26:40

Plus the good and the bad of Audible using generated voices. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Veo 3 video is everywhere! (except the EU) - DTNSB 5027 31:02

11d ago31:02

31:02

Gurman says Apple’s Solarium update is a big feature at next month’s WWDC, and Dr. Niki talks about 3D printing your skin. Yes, your actual skin. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Dr Niki. Links to stories in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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Nvidia Has a New Chip for China - DTH 3:46

8d ago3:46

3:46

DTNS is off for the US holiday, but here's today's episode of Daily Tech Headlines to keep you up to date. Apple is on pace to ship a smart home hub later this year, and doubts creep in about BYD. Get the show notes here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Anthropic Models Totally Won’t Rat You Out to the Feds 33:18

11d ago33:18

33:18

And Tardigrades are getting tattoos, and you will want them to. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Dr. Niki. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Altman and Ive team up to build something new with IO - DTNSB 5025 28:06

16d ago28:06

28:06

Xiaomi has a new top of the line in-house smartphone chip, and GT Tandon talks about the falling cost of AI training and inferencing. Starring Jason Howell, Jenn Cutter, and GT Tandon. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Why Epic’s Fortnite on iOS Win is Not Over - DTNSB 5024 29:21

17d ago29:21

29:21

And Jason Howell reports on Google’s I/O focus on AI and what that means for search. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Jason Howell. Links to stories featured in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Google’s Big AI Day at I/O - DTNSB 5023 33:05

14d ago33:05

33:05

Plus Marshall comes for Sonos and Apple gets more heat from the Judge over Fortnite. Starring Tom Merritt, and Jenn Cutter. Links to stories in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Microsoft Unleashes its AI Agents - DTNSB 5022 31:18

15d ago31:18

31:18

Plus, Nvidia and Intel have new chip announcements at Computex, and Ina Kim shares tech to teach languages online. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Ina Kim. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Measuring What Matters: Readiness in the Field - DTNSB Special 35:22

21d ago35:22

35:22

Amos talks with fellow military retiree Mike LeNeave of Pison about how next-gen wearable tech is redefining human readiness and helping prevent aviation accidents by focusing on the person, not just the machine. Starring Tom Merritt, Amos, Mike LeNeave. https://pison.com/ Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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Epic and Apple Fight Again - DTNSB 5021 32:35

18d ago32:35

32:35

Plus you’ll finally understand why some people believe it’s OK for AI models to infringe copyright. Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Meredith Rose. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Moto Razr Ultra Brings Back the Snap! - DTNSB 5020 30:42

23d ago30:42

30:42

Apple CarPlay Ultra is finally making its way Aston Martin vehicles, and Dr. Niki brings some clarity to changes in US science funding. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Dr. Niki. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Nintendo’s Switch Specs Explained - DTNSB 5019 30:52

20d ago30:52

30:52

Plus why the Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobooks are so good they can’t stay out of the best seller list. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Aaron Morton. Links to stories found in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Android Gets an Expressive Facelift - DTNSB 5018 30:28

25d ago30:28

30:28

Apple brings a slew of new accessibility features to its devices, and James Thatcher shares what the effect of the China-US tariff pause is likely to be on tech purchases. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and James Thatcher. Links to stories in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See…

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What Do the Tariff Drops Mean for You - DTNSB 5017 33:12

22d ago33:12

33:12

Plus, happy birthday to the longest-running Apple podcast on the internet. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Allison Sheridan. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why OpenAI Hired Instacart's CEO - DTNSB SPECIAL 14:55

25d ago14:55

14:55

Tom talks with Andrew Mayne about why Fidji Simo would leave INstacrt to take a product role at OpenAI and how that might change how you think about OpenAI. Starring Tom Merritt and Andrew Mayne. Andrew Mayne founder of AI deployment firm Interdimensional. https://interdimensional.ai/ https://attentionmechanismpodcast.com/ https://openai.com/index/…

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AI Revives Dead Man for Testimony - DTNSB 5016 30:00

25d ago30:00

30:00

A court allows simulated testimony, plus a hospital in Ottawa uses AI to make doctor’s better at being doctors. Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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DTNSB - Samsung’s Slim Phone Gets a Date - 5015 27:27

1M ago27:27

27:27

Nintendo Switch 2 could see impressive demand even if the company is being conservative with its projections, and Brett Rounsaville shares why Abu Dhabi Disney is the best Disney there is. Starring Jason Howell, Shannon Morse, and Brett Rounsaville. Show Notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See…

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Netflix Wows the World - DTNSB 5014 21:52

27d ago21:52

21:52

It moved the left-side nav to the top nav. Also we think we know what that ASUS Xbox handheld will be. Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter. Links to stories in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Microsoft’s New Smaller, Lighter Surface Lineup - DTNSB 5013 31:13

1M ago31:13

31:13

OpenAI opts to keep its nonprofit in control of its business, and Bodie Grimm details the environmental impact of electric vehicles. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Bodie Grimm. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Humans Are the Weakest Link in Signal - DTNSB 5012 30:16

29d ago30:16

30:16

Plus, Apple may change up the pattern it uses to announce iPhones. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What's Wrong With Apple - DTNSB SPECIAL 26:37

1M ago26:37

26:37

Molly Wood and Tom Merritt share their text message chat about the ruling against Apple’s anti-steering policies, which leads to a prescription for what Apple needs to do. And has elements of a Molly rant as well. Starring Molly Wood and Tom Merritt Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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How Journalism Will USe AI - DTNSB 5011 30:33

1M ago30:33

30:33

The first apps under Apple’s new permissive payment guidelines hto the store and a soccer game that doesn’t have as much soccer in it as you might thing. Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Apple Must Drop App Store External Payment Fees - DTNSB 5010 33:02

1M ago33:02

33:02

Microsoft consoles and first party games just got a lot more expensive, and Sean Hollister talks all about map tech in Japan. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Sean Hollister. Links to the stories in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Brain to Speech Is Almost Here - DTNSB 5009 32:13

1M ago32:13

32:13

Also, everybody seems to want age verification, but can you even do it? Starring Tom Merritt, and Jenn Cutter, and Dr Niki. Links to show notes here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Duolingo Goes “AI-First” - DTNSB 5008 29:40

1M ago29:40

29:40

US Congress passed the bipartisan Take It Down Act, and Bodie Grimm shares two EV models that you need to know about. Starring Jason Howell, Shannon Morse, and Bodie Grimm. Links to stories can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Should You Fear the Public USB Charging Port? - DTNSB 5007 30:35

1M ago30:35

30:35

And how Warner Brothers Discovery is using AI to improve live sports coverage. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Is that $20,000 Modular EV for Real? - DTNSB 5006 31:13

1M ago31:13

31:13

Plus, how YouTube is the hope for Google, and maybe TSMC is the hope for Intel. Starring Tom Merritt, and Huyen Tue Dao, and Bodie Grimm. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EU mandates new labels for device repairability and battery life - DTNSB 5005 29:33

1M ago29:33

29:33

Adobe updates its Firefly generative model with vector image support, and Tom talks with Sean Hollister about toilet tech in Japan. Starring Jason Howell, and Huyen Tue Dao, and Sean Hollister. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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A New Color You Can Never See - DTNSB 5004 30:01

1M ago30:01

30:01

Plus, Europe drops its first fines against Apple and Meta for violating the Digital Markets Act. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Dr Niki. Links to stories can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Duolingo Will Teach You to Play Chess - DTNSB 5003 31:13

1M ago31:13

31:13

Instagram finally releases its video editing mobile app called Edits, and Bodie Grimm talks about some cool EVs coming very soon. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Bodie Grimm. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Don’t Click That Email Link - DTNSB 5002 31:07

2M ago31:07

31:07

A very convincing phishing scam hits Gmail and Blair from This Week in Science helps us understand how AI helps us understand Dolphins. Starring Tom Merritt, and Robb Dunewood, and Blair Bazdarich. Links to stories featured in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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How Nintendo Kept Its Switch 2 Price - DTNSB 5001 34:27

2M ago34:27

34:27

Plus, the difference between the Google antitrust cases, and Andy Beach talks Adobe agents. Starring Tom Merritt, and Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Google’s Ad Tech Violated Antitrust Law - DTNSB 5000 30:29

2M ago30:29

30:29

Discord begins to trial face scanning for age verification in the UK and Australia, and Anthony Spadafora from Tom's Guide shares his AR-driven productivity experience after getting rid of his laptop. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Anthony Spadafora. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted o…

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Why AI in Nuclear Power is a Good Idea - DTNSB 4999 30:40

2M ago30:40

30:40

Plus, the CVE database is fine for now, but Nvidia’s profits are not. Starring Tom Merritt, and Jenn Cutter, and Tanner Goodman. Links to stories can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Apple Intelligence Improves Using Differential Privacy - DTNSB 4998 31:59

2M ago31:59

31:59

OpenAI is getting into the social network game, and Bodie Grimm talks about how BYD vehicles can charge in five minutes! Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Bodie Grimm. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The US Will Not Break Up Meta - DTNSB 4997 32:12

2M ago32:12

32:12

Plus we explain why chips do still have tariffs despite receiving some exemptions and why they may get new tariffs in the next couple of months. Starring Tom Merritt, and Robb Dunewood, and Matteo Doni. Links to storied in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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Is Microsoft Recall Safe Now? - DTNSB 4996 32:19

2M ago32:19

32:19

OpenAI will fully replace GPT‑4 with GPT‑4o and WhatsApp New Features Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, Mallory O’Meara, and Brea Grant. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Google Pixel 9a Puts Signature on Hold - DTNSB 4995 29:29

2M ago29:29

29:29

Framework suffers from a case of Tariff whiplash, and Dr. Niki introduces us to the return of Dire Wolves. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Dr Niki. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Google’s Big Cloud Play - DTNSB 4994 28:47

2M ago28:47

28:47

Plus, what Nintendo and others are doing about US tariffs, and the state of US science funding. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Dr Niki. Links to stories covered in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Real Impact of AI Overviews on Traffic - DTNSB 4993 31:22

2M ago31:22

31:22

Framework pauses the sale of its entry-level laptops in the US in response to the tariffs, and Sean Hollister talks with Tom about the usefulness of Google Translate in Japan. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Sean Hollister. Links to stories covered in this episode can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted o…

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What Tariffs Are Doing to Tech - DTNSB 4992 24:14

2M ago24:14

24:14

Plus, augmented reality has deeper roots than you think and what Dr. Gippitti is good at. (Chat GPT to its friends.) Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Microsoft Celebrates Its 50th Birthday 28:53

2M ago28:53

28:53

Nintendo pushes its Switch 2 pre-order date in response to the US tariffs, and Andy Beach discusses the intersection of AI and advertising. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes can be found here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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