Best Poly Rob Podcasts (2025)

On CNN’s State of the Union, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joins Jake Tapper to respond to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Chicago and plans to deploy National Guard troops there against his will. Then, top Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett joins Jake to discuss Trump’s handling of the shutdown and his threats to fire federal wor…

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Rob Macaisa Colgate, "Self-Portrait and Tactile Replica as Living Ghost" 2:15

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Poet of the Week, September 29–October 5, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/rob-macaisa-colgateBy Brooklyn Poets

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Interviews with Speaker Mike Johnson; Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen; Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe 43:23

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On CNN’s State of the Union, House Speaker Mike Johnson joins Jake to discuss the looming government shutdown and what will be on the table when Trump hosts Democratic leaders at the White House. Jake also presses Johnson over the Comey indictment and Trump publicly pressuring the Justice Department to go after his political opponents. Then, former…

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Holli Carrell, "Garments" 1:39

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Poet of the Week, September 22–28, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/holli-carrellBy Brooklyn Poets

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Interviews with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, SenatorJohn Fetterman, Senator Markwayne Mullin, Representative Jasmine Crockett 44:15

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On CNN's State of the Union, Dana Bash presses Chuck Schumer on whether Democrats will shut down the government. John Fetterman responds to Schumer and discusses whether Democrats can win back the Senate in 2026. Senator Markwayne Mullin responds to Trump increasing pressure on the DOJ to investigate his political enemies. Congresswoman Jasmine Cro…

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Mya Matteo Alexice, "Poly Abecedarian" 2:27

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Poet of the Week, September 15–21, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/mya-matteo-alexiceBy Brooklyn Poets

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Interviews with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox; Republican Senator James Lankford; Democratic Rep. Sarah Elfreth and Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley 41:19

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joins Dana Bash on the latest in the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination, as well as his appeal to Americans to turn away from political violence. Then, Republican Senator and pastor James Lankford joins Dana to discuss the rise in political violence and what responsibility lawmakers ha…

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Trudy Sugawa Hodnefield, "Missed Call Tue 11:08 PM" 1:38

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Poet of the Week, September 8–14, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/trudy-sugawa-hodnefieldBy Brooklyn Poets

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Interviews with Florida Surgeon General Joe Ladapo; Doctor Paul Offit; White House Border Czar Tom Homan 44:43

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On CNN's State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses FL Surgeon General on him not conducting any study before calling to lift vaccine mandate. Doctor Paul Offit responds. And White House Border Czar Tom Homan says sanctuary cities across America will be seeing immigration raids this week. Our panelists Rep. Kim Schrier, Scott Jennings, Xochitl Hinojos…

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TDL Synth Chat: Underrated Synths You Need to Hear: DW-8000, Alpha Juno 2 & More 1:00:58

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This week, I chat with Alex Dalliance (aka Vulture Culture) to shine a light on the analog synths that deserve way more love. From the gritty charm of the DW-8000 to the overlooked brilliance of the Alpha Juno 2, we dig into the gear that delivers serious tone without the boutique price tag. Listen Now: Listen Here (download mp3) If you’re tired of…

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Rob Denson on Education Leadership 13:11

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In this episode, Rob Denson describes how he went from political science at ISU to a law career and then to his current role as President of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at [email protected].…

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Loisa Fenichell, "At the bar, C calls me lonely, like actually" 2:26

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Poet of the Week, September 1–7, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/loisa-fenichellBy Brooklyn Poets

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Interviews with White House Senior Director for Counterterrorism Sebastian Gorka; Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar; Ambassador Cindy McCain 43:56

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Brianna Keilar and White House Senior Director for Counterterrorism Sebastian Gorka spar over right-wing claims about the prevalence of mass shootings by transgender people. Next, Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar joins to respond and discuss how her community is dealing with the aftermath of the Minneapolis school sho…

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Surface Pro 12 & Laptop 13 – Hands-On with Rob Quickenden | Copilot+ PCs, AI & ARM Performance 59:56

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This week on The Digital Lifestyle Show, I’m joined by Microsoft Surface MVP Rob Quickenden to dive into the latest Surface devices and what they mean for users. We cover the new Surface Pro 12 and Laptop 13 models, Snapdragon vs Intel processors, Copilot+ PCs, and what it’s like using these devices for music production, video editing, and day-to-d…

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RK Fauth, "Bees Dance" 0:36

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Poet of the Week, August 25–31, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/rk-fauthBy Brooklyn Poets

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Interviews with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel 41:36

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On CNN's State of the Union, Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries discusses with Dana Bash New York's redistricting plans, the party's loss of voters, and the President reviewing exhibits within the Smithsonian museums. Former Chicago Mayor and U-S Ambassador Rahm Emanuel slams President Trump's new plans to send troops into Chicago and reacts t…

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Gadgets, Smart Home, Synth Sounds & My New Album | The Digital Lifestyle Show 46:48

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Coming Up This Week on The Digital Lifestyle Show This week, Ian and Garry catch up on the latest in gadgets, smart home tech, EVs, music projects, and more. From new portable chargers and Surface devices to custom synth sound packs and Ian’s brand-new album, there’s plenty to dive into! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment if you’r…

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Tiezst “Tie” Taylor, "On Hunger" 0:56

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Poet of the Week, August 18–24, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/tiezst-tie-taylorBy Brooklyn Poets

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Interviews with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff; Former Vice President Mike Pence 41:26

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On CNN’s State of the Union, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff joins Jake to discuss what he says was “substantial progress” in the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. Then, Trump’s former vice president Mike Pence joins Jake to react to Trump rolling out the red carpet for Putin. Next, CNN Political Commentators Bakari Sellers, Brad Todd, Kristen Soltis An…

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Marc Barnes on Korg Multi/Poly & Wavestate | Sound Packs, Sampling & Vintage Synth Talk 51:44

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This week on the Synth Chat Podcast, Ian catches up with Scottish sound designer and musician Marc Barnes. Marc returns to talk about his latest Korg Multi/Poly and Wavestate sound packs, programming tips, and his thoughts on the creative process. We dive deep into sampling workflows, vintage synths, and even the challenges of producing other artis…

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Fargo Nissim Tbakhi, "An American Writes a Poem," (performed with Francesco Leandri) 3:39

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Poet of the Week, August 11–17, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/fargo-nissim-tbakhiBy Brooklyn Poets

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CNN Goes on the Road with Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker 42:28

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash travels to Wheeling, West Virginia for an exclusive interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders. They discuss his push to bring his progressive message to red states, the Democratic Party’s struggles with working-class voters, the escalating showdown over redistricting in red and blue states, the situations in Ukraine …

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Part 2: Metabolizing the Poly-Crisis with Rob McNamara 58:33

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There’s an anxiety humming beneath everything—like tinnitus that never stops. You feel it in leadership meetings where reactions explode out of proportion. In hair-trigger responses to small disruptions. In that 3am wakefulness that’s become a collective companion. In this second conversation, Rob McNamara and I go deep into the question: How do we…

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Morgan Võ, "the monger and his wife were walking" 1:50

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Poet of the Week, August 4–10, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/morgan-voBy Brooklyn Poets

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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin; Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Former BLS Commissioner William Beach 41:27

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On CNN’s State of the Union, after President Trump abruptly fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics over a weak jobs report, her predecessor William Beach – also appointed by Trump – tells Kasie Hunt Trump’s actions are “groundless” and “damaging.” Then, Kasie presses EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin over his push to gut the government’s abili…

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From Battery Mods to CS-80 Sounds – This Week on The Digital Lifestyle Show 42:14

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Gary joins me as we catch up on our latest smart home projects, new tutorials for the Korg Multi/Poly and Wavestate, and take a quick first look at the newly announced Surface devices. Plus, we chat about automation, AI video creation, vinyl over Sonos, underfloor heating tech, and some not-so-great experiences with smart home firmware updates. Lis…

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Maria Gray, "Sea Level" 1:52

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Poet of the Week, July 28–August 3, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/maria-grayBy Brooklyn Poets

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Rep. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, WH Budget Director Russel Vought and Dem. Sen. Mark Kelly 44:05

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Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin discusses the Epstein controversy with Jake Tapper and what it will take for the Trump administration to move on from the crisis. White House Budget Director Russ Vought tells Jake Tapper about plans for another recissions package and the tools the administration might use to achieve spending cuts. Democratic Sen…

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TDL Synth Chat – Interview with Chileas: From Hip-Hop Beats to Vintage Synth Heaven 58:57

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This week on TDL Synth Chat, I’m joined by Chileas, a producer and synth lover from France, whose musical journey has taken him from beat-making in Paris to building a studio full of classic synths and exploring synth-pop sounds. Listen Now: Listen Here (download mp3) We chat about his early days in a hip-hop scene full of samplers and soul records…

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Rebecca Yeong Ae Mzengi Corey, "Near Zero. or, a multiple choice quiz" 2:12

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Poet of the Week, July 21–27, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/rebecca-yeong-ae-mzengi-coreyBy Brooklyn Poets

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Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett, US hostage envoy Adam Boehler and Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke 42:44

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses Senator Amy Klobuchar on why Democrats didn't release the Epstein files during the Biden Administration, Congressman Tim Burchett says Trump's call to release grand jury material in the Epstein case is a "good start." US hostage envoy Adam Boehler discusses the Trump administration’s prisoner exchang…

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Smart Homes, Voice AI, and EV Tech — This Week’s Chat with Gary 46:56

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Welcome back to the blog! After a short summer break, we’re back with a packed tech discussion featuring Gary and Ian. From smart home automation using budget ESPHome devices to updates in Windows 11, CR-78 drum machine recreations, and the latest in EV charging policy — this week’s episode covers a lot of ground! Listen Now: Listen Here (download …

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Part 1: Depth, Coherence, and Leadership When the Maps Fail. What if the space between us is the map? 1:22:48

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🎙️ Part 1 — Depth, Coherence, and Leadership When the Maps FailSubtitle: “What if the space between us is the map?” Rob McNamara joins Dave to explore how relational depth, love, and presence may be the most strategic responses to the crises of our time.Guest Bio – Rob McNamaraRob McNamara is a transmitted Zen master, advisor, consultant, and execu…

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Emma Sheinbaum, "I grow attached to double meanings" 1:47

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Poet of the Week, July 14–20, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/emma-sheinbaumBy Brooklyn Poets

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White House Border Czar Tom Homan, California Sen. Alex Padilla and Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales 42:46

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash presses White House Border Czar Tom Homan over Trump’s immigration crackdown amid chaotic ICE raids in California. Next, California Sen. Alex Padilla sits down with Dana to respond. Then, Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales joins Dana amid growing calls for accountability after the deadly floods in his state. Finally, CN…

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Ashley-Devon Williamston, "After We’ve Both Had Heart-to-Heart Talks with God Last Night" 3:31

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Poet of the Week, July 7–13, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/ashley-devon-williamstonBy Brooklyn Poets

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear 41:49

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash speaks with Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro about the deadly floods ravaging his state. Then, Dana sits down with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss President Trump’s sweeping domestic policy legislation. They also discuss what will happen when Trump’s 90-day pause on tariffs ends later this week. Next, Ken…

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Elizabeth Spenst, "Poem for Myself" 0:52

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Poet of the Week, June 30–July 6, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/elizabeth-spenstBy Brooklyn Poets

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Rep. Sen. Katie Britt and Dem. Sen. Mark Warner 41:31

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On CNN's State of the Union, Jake Tapper speaks to Republican Senator Katie Britt about the President's domestic policy agenda as it nears its final vote in the Senate. Democratic Senator Mark Warner slams Republicans for supporting this bill while also what he knows about the state of Iran's nuclear program. Finally Republican Rep. Riley Moore, De…

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Rewilding, Resonance, and the Future of Leadership with Sonja Blignaut 1:07:04

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🎙️ Episode OverviewWhat if leadership isn't about control, but resonance?In this episode of The Pivot, Dave Schoof speaks with Sonja Blignaut about rewilding, untaming, and how to lead through complexity and change. They explore how to find your way in liminal times — when the old maps no longer work — and why resonance, embodiment, and imagination…

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AI in Music, Smart Homes & Synth Design – Creative or Just Copying? | The Digital Lifestyle Show 51:05

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This week on The Digital Lifestyle Show, Ian and Garry are back with a deep-dive discussion after a string of great guest episodes. From the creative impact of AI to hands-on synth sound design and smart home automation hacks — it’s a wide-ranging conversation packed with insights, demos, and gear tips. Listen Now: Listen Here (download mp3) In Thi…

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Emerald Carter, "Shams and Rumi" 1:00

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Poet of the Week, June 23–29, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/emerald-carterBy Brooklyn Poets

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Dem. Sen. Adam Schiff and Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton 42:30

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On CNN's State of the Union, Kasie Hunt speaks to Israeli President Isaac Herzog about the aftermath of the U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. Democratic Senator Adam Schiff speaks about the congressional response to President Trump’s order to strike Iran arguing the action was "not constitutional." And Trump's former National Security Adv…

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The Digital Lifestyle Show: Daniel Fisher from Sweetwater on Synths, Sound Design, and Live Performance 40:01

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In this week’s episode of The Digital Lifestyle Show, I’m joined by none other than Daniel Fisher from Sweetwater. If you’re into synthesisers, programming, or live performance — this is a must-listen episode. Daniel has had a long and fascinating journey through music and synthesis, and in this episode, he shares stories from his early musical exp…

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Jen DeGregorio, "I'm a Millennial, Technically" 2:27

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Poet of the Week, June 16–22, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/jen-degregorioBy Brooklyn Poets

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Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Former Vice President Mike Pence, California Sen. Alex Padilla and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass 45:57

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar joins Dana Bash to react to the shocking assassination of a Minnesota state legislator and her husband, as well as the manhunt for the suspect behind the attack. Then, former Vice President Mike Pence joins Dana to discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Dana also presses…

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Navigating the Global Realignment: Human Rights at the edges. 1:21:46

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Episode Description In this compelling conversation, Dave speaks with Florian Irminger about his journey from high-visibility political leadership to behind-the-scenes human rights advocacy, and what he calls the "Global Realignment" we're all navigating. This episode explores how leaders can pivot from old ways of working to meet unprecedented cha…

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Hacking the Korg DW8000 with Thomas Janssen 58:45

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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of vintage synth firmware hacking with Thomas Janssen. Thomas has been developing new firmware for the classic 1986 Korg DW8000 synthesizer, adding features like enhanced unison detune, expanded filter resolution, random LFOs, and new modulation destinations — all while preserving the synth’s vintage cha…

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Aiden Farrell, from "hearsay" 0:30

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Poet of the Week, June 9–15, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/aiden-farrellBy Brooklyn Poets