Best Recess Theory Podcasts (2025)

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When Chinese manufacturing met Small Town, USA 31:01

1h ago31:01

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Over the past decade, politicians from both parties have courted American voters with an enticing economic prospect – the dream of bringing manufacturing and manufacturing jobs back to America. They've pushed for that dream with tariffs and tax breaks and subsidies. But what happens when one multinational company actually responds to those incentiv…

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Corrections: The Podcast -- Volume LXXXV (Episode 137) 12:35

3m ago12:35

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Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Dakota Johnson and Questlove | Musk-Trump Feud Goes Nuclear: A Closer Look 35:24

14h ago35:24

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump threatening to take away Elon Musk's government contracts and Musk saying Trump was in the Epstein files. Then, Dakota Johnson talks about attending the Cannes Film Festival for the first time, the time she took a dramatic tumble at SNL watching Weekend Update with Lorne Michaels and starring in "Materialists" alon…

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Stephen Graham | Trump "Furious" After Musk Rips His Signature Bill, Calls It "Disgusting Abomination": A Closer Look 32:10

1d ago32:10

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Seth takes a closer look at the rift forming between the world's richest man, Elon Musk, and President Trump, two guys with tons of money and giant egos who thought they could be best friends. Following that, Stephen Graham talks about the traumatic medical event he had on a flight, what it was like to shoot full episodes of "Adolescence" in one sh…

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Trump's crypto interests (Two Indicators) 18:13

7m ago18:13

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Today on the show – our crypto president. Just before President Donald Trump began his second administration in January, he and his business partners launched the $TRUMP coin. It's a memecoin that quickly raked in hundreds of millions of dollars. And there's a lot of earning potential still left on the table. Is that even legal? We bring you two st…

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EP08 | Klarna Bought the Groceries, Saks Lost the Plot, TikTok Called a Recession 44:20

7h ago44:20

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This week’s economy? Klarna-fried. Retail? Collapsing in real time. Streaming? Somehow deep. Let’s go. [00:57] Buy Now, Cry Later The Klarna-core economy is here. Jason and Kevin unpack how buy-now-pay-later went from sneakers to cereal—and what that says about consumer debt, regulators, and late-stage capitalism. [07:56] Debt Securitization & Swed…

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George Clooney | Musk Backs Away from Trump After DOGE Failure; Trump Shares Insane Biden Clone Theory: A Closer Look 31:28

4d ago31:28

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Seth takes a closer look at President Trump reposting a far-right conspiracy theory that former President Biden was executed five years ago and is a robotically engineered clone, The New York Times reporting that Elon Musk was engaged in increasingly intense drug use during the Trump campaign and more. Then, in an extended cut of his broadcast inte…

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How Safe Is Online Gaming for Kids? Roblox’s CEO Has Some Thoughts 27:28

4d ago27:28

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Children and teens are spending more time than ever in online gaming spaces. But how safe are these platforms for kids? David Baszucki has thought about this question a lot. He’s the co-founder and CEO of Roblox, an online game platform that millions of young people use every day. Clare spoke with him while he was in Washington, DC, talking to memb…

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The Motley Crue Mindset: Why You Should Lean Into Your Darkest Moments 43:30

1d ago43:30

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Summary In this conversation, Ian and Frank explore various themes surrounding resilience, trauma, and success, using the song 'Kickstart My Heart' by Motley Crue as a focal point. They discuss the importance of personal stories in business, the role of trauma in shaping successful individuals, and the necessity of reinvention in a constantly chang…

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In The Future China Will Be Dominant & the US Irrelevant | Kyle Chan 46:49

1d ago46:49

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In Episode 420 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Kyle Chan—an expert on the Chinese economy and China’s industrial policy—about why he believes China is poised to dominate high-end technology and manufacturing, and why factories worldwide will reorganize their supply chains with China at the center, as the world’s preeminent technologic…

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The U.S.-China trade war, according to game theory 28:24

4d ago28:24

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Over the last few months U.S.-China trade relations have been pretty hard to make sense of – unless you look at what's happening through the lens of game theory. Game theory is all about how decisions are made, based not just on one side's options and payoffs, but on the choices and incentives of others. So, are Donald Trump and Xi Jinping competin…

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Steal These Prompts 27:38

4d ago27:38

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In this episode of the Art Marketing Podcast, we dive deep into the transformative power of AI for artists and creators. Discover how to leverage AI tools to streamline your art business, save time, and enhance your creative process. We share actionable prompts you can steal right now to elevate your marketing efforts and connect with your audience…

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Corrections: The Podcast -- Volume LXXXIV (Episode 136) 15:02

8d ago15:02

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113 Disciple - My Daddy Can Whip Your Daddy 1:35:35

5d ago1:35:35

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We did it! After a long, slow descent into Christian music-induced madness, we've finally found where the sea floor drops off into oblivion thanks to an album so aggressively dull, so devoid of anything resembling intrigue or artistic value, that it’s left us staring into the yawning void of our own psychosis. Congratulations to Christian music’s c…

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Why does the government fund research at universities? 27:11

6d ago27:11

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American universities are where people go to learn and teach. They're also where research and development happens. Over the past eight decades, universities have received billions in federal dollars to help that happen. Those dollars have contributed to innovations like: Drone technology. Inhalable Covid vaccines. Google search code. The Trump admi…

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The Path Through Financial Repression | Charles Calomiris 2:22

7d ago2:22

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Episode 419 is the fifth episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with fmr. Chief Economist for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Dr. Charles Calomiris about America’s economic emergency and what our response to it should be once conditions push the country into a full-blown poli…

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Cars Are In Their Computer Era 31:36

7d ago31:36

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Self-driving cars have hit the streets of several US cities. And even in human-driven cars, giant tablet screens and automated driver assistance features can make it feel like a computer is your co-pilot. What does this all mean for the future of driving? Aarian Marshall, staff writer at WIRED, has tips for drivers and passengers alike. The Mozilla…

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Our Final Weekend With Warren Buffett In Omaha 1:34:02

9d ago1:34:02

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With the recent news that Warren Buffett is stepping down as CEO, Frank and Ian recount their last trip to see the Oracle of Omaha.

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EP 07 | Bourbon Is Aging Poorly, Bayer’s In Trouble, and The Pope Might Be a Sox Fan 1:02:17

11d ago1:02:17

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[01:11] Bayer is back in the headlines, and not for aspirin. Jason and Kevin dive into the $11 billion Roundup litigation mess, Monsanto’s haunting legacy, and the legal gymnastics happening in courts (and potentially Chapter 15). [12:13] Then it’s bourbon time. Patrick Mohan joins to talk about the collapse of Kentucky Owl, bourbon’s overinflated …

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The secret world behind those scammy text messages 34:24

14d ago34:24

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You might have seen these texts before. The scam starts innocently enough. Maybe it's a "Long time no see" or "Hello" or "How are you." For investigative reporter Zeke Faux it was – "Hi David, I'm Vicky Ho. Don't you remember me?" Many people ignore them. But Zeke responded. He wanted to get scammed. This led him on a journey halfway around the wor…

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Thoughts on Ai and the future of Art Helper 38:40

11d ago38:40

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Join us for a special live stream episode of the Art Marketing Podcast, where hosts Nick Friend and Patrick discuss the transformative impact of AI on the art world. They dive into the features of their innovative tool, Art Helper, designed to streamline marketing tasks for artists and photographers. Discover how AI can serve as your new marketing …

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How economists (and TikTok) know if a recession is coming 23:33

13d ago23:33

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Lately we've noticed that something we think about all the time here at Planet Money is having a viral moment: recession indicators! From the more practical (like sales for lipstick going up and men's underwear going down) to the absurd and nonsensical (like babysitter buns coming back into style?) — people are posting to social media every little …

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How Safe Is It to Fly Right Now? 32:30

18d ago32:30

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As US travelers gear up for Memorial Day, one question is on many people’s minds: Is it safe to fly right now? In the wake of frightening headlines about plane crashes and communication issues, Pete Muntean shares some insights. He’s CNN’s aviation and transportation correspondent – and a pilot himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…

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Empire of AI: Inside OpenAI’s Race to Conquer the Future | Karen Hao 1:07:23

15d ago1:07:23

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In Episode 418 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas sits down with award-winning journalist Karen Hao to discuss Empire of AI — her inside account of how OpenAI evolved from an idealistic, safety-first nonprofit into one of the world’s most valuable private companies in its race to conquer the future. This conversation takes you inside that transforma…

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5 Career-Killing Mistakes of Shedeur Sanders: How You Can Avoid Overplaying Your Hand 43:34

18d ago43:34

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Ian and Frank explore themes of expectation versus reality, the impact of arrogance in applying for a position, and the importance of humility in both sports and business. The discussion highlights the lessons that can be learned from Sanders' experience during the 2025 NFL Draft process. Chapters 03:28 Shadour Sanders: The Legacy of a Star 06:35 T…

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The 145% tariff already did its damage 26:53

18d ago26:53

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Even though the 145% tariff on Chinese imports only lasted a month, it already inflicted its scars on the economy. Global trade is just not something you can turn off and on like that. Some companies got really unlucky. Like those whose goods arrived at U.S. ports before the pause. If a medium size company had a million dollars worth of goods impor…

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Sarah Snook | Trump Fawns Over Saudi Crown Prince, Profiteers on Middle East Trip Amid GOP Backlash: A Closer Look 27:44

22d ago27:44

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Seth takes a closer look at Republicans disapproving of Trump's plan to accept a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar before speaking with guests Sarah Snook and Glenn Howerton. Then, Sarah Snook talks about how physically taxing it is to play 26 characters in her one-woman Broadway show The Picture of Dorian Gray and reuniting with her Succession co…

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Tony Gilroy | Trump Faces GOP Revolt Over Qatar Bribe, Middle East "Corruption Tour": A Closer Look 28:34

23d ago28:34

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump's cartoonishly corrupt plan to accept a $400 million dollar luxury jet-slash-bribe from Qatar getting flak from Republicans. Then, Tony Gilroy talks about collaborating with his brothers on their Star Wars prequel series "Andor" and exploring different genres with each episode of the series before sharing the story…

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Narrative Collapse & the Search for New Theories | Pippa Malmgren 1:47:05

19d ago1:47:05

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Episode 417 is the fourth episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with some of the smartest and most plugged-in people they know to help them navigate the once-in-a-century economic, political, and geopolitical reordering that is currently underway. In this episode Kofinas and Williams speak…

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112 Black Cherry Soda - Grin 1:28:18

20d ago1:28:18

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What happened to U.S. farmers during the last trade war 25:30

20d ago25:30

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The U.S. exports billions of dollars worth of agricultural products each year — things like soybeans, corn and pork. And over the last month, these exports have been caught up in a trade war. U.S. farmers have been collateral damage in a trade war before. In 2018, President Trump put tariffs on a bunch of Chinese products including flatscreen TVs, …

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Olivia Munn | Trump Slammed for Qatar Bribe, Caves on China Tariffs, Insults Pirro and Oz: A Closer Look 25:22

24d ago25:22

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump holding a rambling press conference where he defended accepting a blatantly corrupt gift from a foreign country and talked about his decision to de-escalate his trade war against China. Then, Olivia Munn talks about how she celebrated Mother's Day, finding out that the name she gave her daughter was actually her mo…

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How Are Algorithms Changing Our Beauty Standards? 25:44

25d ago25:44

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From “looksmaxxing” to “glass skin,” algorithms are changing how we define beauty — online and in real life. In a world of ever-evolving beauty trends and hyper-realistic AI filters, journalist Elise Hu has some tips for navigating it all. Elise’s book is called Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital. You can also hear her…

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fuck Spotify 1:32

22d ago1:32

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If you listen to our podcast on Spotify, it might be time to change thatBy Clifton Stuckey

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Dangerous Dependency: Apple & the Rise of China | Patrick McGee 54:11

22d ago54:11

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In Episode 416 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Financial Times correspondent Patrick McGee about the integral role Apple played in helping to build China’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem—and the geopolitical interdependencies and national security risks now baked into that relationship. McGee’s book “Apple in China” tells two storie…

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How We Landed Shaq For A Celebrity Endorsement 1:00:24

23d ago1:00:24

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In this episode, Ian recounts the incredible journey of how his startup, Keep Technologies, secured an endorsement with Shaquille O'Neal. They discuss the preparation leading up to the meeting, the unexpected FaceTime call from Shaq, and the successful product demo that followed. The episode highlights the importance of networking, the excitement o…

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Is the reign of the dollar over? 26:14

25d ago26:14

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For decades, dollars have been the world's common financial language. Central banks everywhere hold dollars as a way to safely store their wealth. Countries, businesses, and people use it to trade; around 90% of all foreign exchange transactions involve dollars. It's the world's money, the world's "reserve currency." But what if that is changing? W…

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Corrections: The Podcast -- Volume LXXXIII (Episode 135) 15:32

28d ago15:32

15:32

Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Artist Matt Kress 44:19

26d ago44:19

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Join us for an inspiring episode of the Art Marketing Podcast as we sit down with artist and muralist Matt Kress. Discover Matt's journey from a successful business career to pursuing his passion for art full-time at the age of 43. He shares insights on the importance of building a personal brand, the financial dynamics of mural work, and how to ef…

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Natasha Lyonne | New Pope Criticized JD Vance; Conclave Upstages Trump's Underwhelming U.K. Trade Deal: A Closer Look 25:55

29d ago25:55

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump announcing a meaningless trade deal with the United Kingdom, which is the first deal he's reached after claiming he already had 200, and him getting upstaged by the new pope. Then, Natasha Lyonne talks about blending in with New York City crowds with Jeremy Allen White after leaving the Met Gala, standing be…

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Anna Wintour & A$AP Rocky | Carney Tells Trump Canada "Not for Sale," Trump Offends Catholics with AI Pope Image: A Closer Look 26:04

30d ago26:04

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Seth takes a closer look at Canada's prime minister, Mark Carney, telling Donald Trump that Canada will never be the 51st state. Then, Anna Wintour and A$AP Rocky talk about the theme for the 2025 Met Gala and break down some iconic looks from Diana Ross, Janelle Monáe, Ayo Edebiri and more before talking about surprise performances from the event …

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Wealth Preservation During a Fourth Turning | Russell Napier 1:28:37

26d ago1:28:37

1:28:37

Episode 415 is the third episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with some of the smartest and most plugged-in people they know to help them navigate the once-in-a-century economic, political, and geopolitical reordering that is currently underway. In this episode Kofinas and Williams speak …

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EP 06 | Vegas Has an Identity Crisis and Cruise Ships Won’t Die 57:53

27d ago57:53

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Las Vegas is booming on paper—but something feels off. Meanwhile, cruise demand keeps soaring, and Red Dye No. 3 has entered the chat. At [00:25], Jason and Kevin break down why the Vegas Strip feels more like a branding experiment than a destination. By [10:23], they unpack how nostalgia, real estate shifts, and declining food service are reshapin…

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What "Made in China" actually means 27:00

27d ago27:00

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Virtually every product brought into the United States must have a so-called "country of origin." Think of it as the official place it comes from. And this is the country that counts for calculating tariffs. But what does it really mean when something is a "Product of China"? How much of it actually comes from China? And how do customs officials dr…

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John Oliver | Trump's Rant About Dolls & Strollers Exposes MAGA's Hypocrisy on Economy, Health Care: A Closer Look 26:10

1M ago26:10

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump becoming obsessed with the idea that children only need one or two dolls as a response to his tariffs leading to higher costs and shortages. Then, John Oliver talks about watching Will Ferrell stay in character while performing Ferrell's cut SNL sketch in Second Chance Theatre, a version of SNL in the U.K. b…

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Could Genetic Testing Tell You Who to Have Kids With? 33:51

1M ago33:51

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After 23andMe filed for bankruptcy in March, VC-backed genetic testing company Nucleus Genomics put up its hand to acquire the platform. Nucleus uses whole-genome testing to give users a fuller picture of their DNA. The company also recently released a new feature that raised eyebrows among some ethicists. Kian Sadeghi, Nucleus’ founder and CEO, la…

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A Closer Look Back: Trump 2.0 - The First 100 Days 45:29

1M ago45:29

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In an all-new episode of Late Night’s podcast series “A Closer Look Back,” A Closer Look Supervising Writer/Producer Sal Gentile recaps the first 100 days of the Trump presidency, how it compares to the “golden age” Trump promised, and Trump’s record-low approval ratings. Sal is joined for this episode by guest Emily Erotas, the Supervising Produce…

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