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Sensemaking Podcasts
Sensemaking (formerly titled 'The Yellow Pill') is a podcast where Wolé and Tobi navigate life, work, technology, and culture with thoughtful conversation, personal clarity, and modern insight, one honest episode at a time.
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An exiled Northern Irish anthropologist and a hitchhiking Australian psychologist take a close look at the contemporary crop of 'secular gurus', iconoclasts, and other exiles from the mainstream, offering their own brands of unique takes and special insights. Leveraging two of the most diverse accents in modern podcasting, Chris and Matt dig deep into the claims, peek behind the psychological curtains, and try to figure out once and for all... What's it all About? Join us, as we try to puzzl ...
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For future-focused executives and thought leaders, The OmniFuture explores the infinite set of potential futures we each face and how our actions and decisions in the present can expand or limit what the future might become.
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Humanity is nearing a critical inflection point. We're either going to survive a rocky landing onto a breathtaking new frontier or collapse into a state of chaos not seen since the last World War. A beautiful future is possible. Hosted by Albert Kim, Noetic Nomads is a conversational space where visionary thinkers from around the globe make sense of and navigate the unfolding global meta-crisis in the course of co-creating a better future.
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When I was in second grade, I had a lunchbox with Bert and Ernie on it. On the lunchbox, Bert was carrying a lunchbox, with Bert and Ernie on it. On that lunchbox, Bert was carrying a lunchbox...and I wondered: how far do the lunchboxes go? Am I in a lunchbox too?? You're opening the Infinite Lunchbox, for a fresh take on what's going on. I'm Stephanie Lepp, your monochromatic host. If you're new here, start with DEEP RECKONINGS, How to Transcend Post-Truth, and How to Agree on Science. If y ...
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We hear, frequently, that the global education system is broken, and as a result, we spend billions of dollar trying to fix it. But the K-12 system isn’t actually broken at all – it’s working exactly as it was designed, 100 years ago, and it’s obsolete. So in Learning Unboxed, we will have a conversation about teaching, learning, and the future of work; we will reimagine, rethink, and redesign our educational system.
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A Podcast of Roleplaying Games
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Arizona State University's Center for Advancing Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research presents CAIPER CONFABS: A health professions podcast by CAIPER Interprofessional By Design™.
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Started out covering chapter material from my 2020 book, Critical Perspectives on Diversity in Organizations (Routledge), but now broadened to cover other book reviews, films and things of general personal and intellectual interest! (co-hosted by one-eyed black Pug, all-round legend, and my very good friend, Odin!)
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Agora Politics is dedicated to making sense out of our outdated theories of politics. The show features long-form interviews with academics, entrepreneurs, intellectuals, and luminaries of all types, who are tuning in to the zeitgeist and attempting to synthesize stories of the past, with knowledge of the present, and visions of the future.
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An exploration of self-similarity across diversity. Diving in to themes of conflict transformation, cultural evolution, transcending political polarization, racial healing, music, art, history, the future, science and spirituality. Host, Duncan Autrey, interviews with interesting people with unique perspectives on the world and seeing what we can learn from each other, because “we all have a role to play in the whole.” Duncan Autrey is a conflict transformation catalyst and educator. We all ...
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How do we navigate as leaders when we can’t see the future? Join us as we explore this question and what it means for leaders in 2021 and beyond. We’ve learned that, while we can’t forecast the future with certainty, there are powerful strategies that enable better, more confident navigation. Join Nebo’s first podcast, Leading the Emergence, a six-part series of conversations with thought leaders who can help us discern what’s coming. Host Kate Ebner will invite perspectives from futurists, ...
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* October 2024: The Research Comms podcast is no longer being produced and no new episodes will appear on here. The good news is, we have a brand new podcast that explores similar themes from the world of research communications - Research Unravelled. Search for it wherever you listen to podcasts or find it here: https://bit.ly/48cdRuN --- Research Comms description: How can we communicate research in science, the social sciences and humanities to ensure it has positive, real-world impact? T ...
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A recent survey suggests Gen Z is fuelling a resurgence in church attendance, especially among Catholics. Why? Writer: Jess Swinburne Producer: Ada Barumé Host: Claudia Williams Photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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104: What the Diddy Story Forces Us to Confront
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1:16:31Familiarity does strange things to judgment. It’s surprisingly easy to feel informed about people we’ve never met. Artists, leaders, creators, public figures. When someone has been around long enough, their presence alone can start to feel like understanding. But being familiar with someone isn’t the same as knowing them. Using the recent conversat…
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The Replication Crisis Christmas Quiz w/ Mickey Inzlicht & Dave Pizarro
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1:29:31In this festive descent into methodological despair, Chris and Matt convene a secret cabal of elite psychology podcasters within the Decoding Cloister, operating under the distant yet reassuring gaze of Arch-Wizard Paul Bloom, whose role is largely ceremonial but nonetheless morally binding. Joining them are Dave Pizarro (Very Bad Wizards) and Mich…
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Has buy now, pay later gone too far? (Revisited)
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9:37Buy now, pay later platforms like Klarna have become a go-to payment option for millions, offering flexibility in tough economic times. But as debt piles up and regulation looms, is this convenience coming at too high a cost? Reporter: Barney Macintyre Writer/ Producer: Patricia Clarke Host: Claudia Williams Photography: Roisin Savage Executive Pro…
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Why did Bumble drop ‘women making the first move’?
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10:31Bumble received more than 20,000 legal threats alleging that the app discriminated against men by not allowing them to make the first move. Writer: Casey Magloire Producer: Casey Magloire Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Now into her 52nd day of refusing to eat, the jailed Palestine Action protester Qesser Zuhrah is in mortal danger Reporter: John Simpson Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Ada Barume Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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DTG Christmas Quiz 2025 with Helen Lewis
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1:26:32In this special Christmas episode, Helen’s annual Guru Quiz returns, lightly dusted with Trump, podcast tours, and the unsettling realisation that the Guru-sphere and the MAGA-sphere have quietly fused into a single, monetised, vibes-based organism. That's right, the regular decoding team are joined by renowned journalist, author, podcaster... and …
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China has started construction of what will become the world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibetan territory. Writer: Jonathan Lewis Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Andrew Butler Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why are doctors striking during a flu outbreak?
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10:31Resident doctors make up about half of all NHS doctors so NHS leaders are anxious about how the service will cope. Host: Casey Magloire Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Supplementary Material 41: Ironic Nazis, Blustering Tories, and Ol' Squeaky's Lament
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43:42In this tragic episode, we pay tribute to a fallen comrade and honour his memory with a Supplementary Material 41 00:00 Introduction and Swimming Update 02:34 The Tragic Tale of Old Squeaky 09:01 Sam Harris interpersonal bias & Megyn Kelly 26:05 Gary Stevenson vs Rory Stewart 36:26 Master Certificates and Jaffa Cakes 41:59 Dasha's Nick Fuentes Prob…
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How does the Employment Rights Bill change sick pay?
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6:35On Tuesday the government passed a bill which it’s calling the biggest overhaul of workers’ rights in decades. Writer: Poppy Bullard with additional reporting from Ada Barume Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Ada Barume Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Yesterday the US military carried out strikes against three boats in the Pacific, which it claims were engaged in drug trafficking. Host: Casey Magloire Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Michael Whitaker Executive producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Rising antisemitism before the Bondi Beach shooting
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7:19At least 15 people have been killed after two men opened fire on a crowd gathered for Chanukah celebrations, near Bondi Beach in Australia. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Casey Magloire Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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292. Advancing Early College IT Pathways Through Microschool Innovation with Lisa Huffman
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30:22In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we sit down with Lisa Huffman, Dean of the University of Cincinnati’s College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology. Together, we explore the university’s long-standing Early IT program and the powerful new Microschool partnership designed to bring multiple districts, diverse…
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Once Hollywood’s best-paid actor, Johnny Depp was cast out as a #MeToo villain, now he’s making his comeback. Listen to Alexi Mostrous' Who Trolled Amber series here: https://observer.co.uk/listen/who-trolled-amber Host: Casey Magloire Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast.…
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Gurometer: Stefan Molyneux *Patreon Preview*
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32:51In this unlocked bonus episode, Chris and Matt complete their forensic/esoteric/scientific assessment of the charming Stefan Molyneux, consigning him (sadly) to the eternal archives of the Gurometer.
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Why is the government concerned about mental health overdiagnosis?
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8:07Last week the Health Secretary announced a review into the rising rates of ADHD and Autism, as well as other mental health conditions. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Ada Barume Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Why is there a blockbuster fight for Warner Bros?
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7:31Netflix and Paramount are in a bidding war to buy Warner Bros. What would they be buying and what might that mean for the entertainment industry? Writer: Jess Swinburne Producer: Amalie Sortland Photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Will Australia’s social media ban for teenagers work?
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7:40As of yesterday, millions of Australian children under the age of 16 are now banned from using the social media platforms including X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Reporter: Patricia Clarke Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.…
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What does Russia’s latest offensive in Ukraine tell us about the prospect of peace?
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7:35As the Ukrainian President meets European leaders, Russia has ramped up its attacks on major infrastructure, and last week it claimed it had captured the key strategic city of Pokrovsk. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Ada Barume Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…
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Why is there controversy surrounding India’s mega zoo?
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12:01Vantara claims to house more than 150,000 animals - that’s 15 times the size of London Zoo. Writer: Jonathan Lewis Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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103: Are We Falling Out of Love With Social Media?
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48:54If you’ve been feeling weird about social media lately, we’d love to hear it. Send us a quick voice note on Speakpipe (http://bit.ly/sensemakingvn). Now… into the episode: . . Do you ever feel like everything online looks like a movie trailer now? From Instagram reels to indie films - same lighting, same tone, the same “algorithm-approved” format. …
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What Spotify Wrapped 2025 tells us about the streaming industry
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7:05Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish are still dominating streams globally, but what about smaller artists? Writer: Casey Magloire Producer: Casey Magloire Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Stefan Molyneux, Part 2: Back in the Moly Hole
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1:31:36Cult Season continues, and much like Stefan himself, you may have hoped this would go away after Part 1. Unfortunately, like all persistent internet hauntings, Molyneux has returned. And this time, Chris and Matt venture even deeper into the Moly-Hole, a place where truth is redefined, callers are slowly gaslit into existential confusion, and every…
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Why is the UAE funding AI projects in Africa?
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7:06The Observer’s data team has found that the United Arab Emirates is vying to position itself as a key player in the industry, by looking towards the developing world. Reporter: Hannah Schuller Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Ada Barume Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast…
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Why has the government scrapped juries for some trials?
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8:32Justice Secretary David Lammy wants to introduce reforms to the justice system as part of a wider plan to tackle unprecedented delays in the court system. Host: Ada Barumé Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Why are councils selling off their resources?
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7:08A recent survey by the Key Cities group found that 60% of their member councils - which include places like Bath, Hull and Medway in Kent - were planning on selling off things like shopping arcades and social clubs to pay for the rising costs of social care. Host: Ada Barume Writer: Becky Pinnington and Poppy Bullard Producer: Madeleine Parr Episod…
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291. Building Learner-Centered Ecosystems Through Community Partnerships with Coi Marie Morefield
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30:57What does it look like to build a truly learner-centered school from the ground up—and do it by activating the full power of the surrounding community? In this episode, we welcome Coi Marie Morefield, founder of the Lab School of Memphis, a PK–8 learner-centered environment blending Waldorf, Montessori, unschooling, and constructivist approaches. C…
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Why are Europe’s Gen Z heading to the mines of Australia?
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10:19TikTok may glamorise the FIFO lifestyle in the outback, but what happens when the reality doesn’t quite match? Host: Tomini Babs Writer: Casey Magloire Producer: Amalie Sortland Reporter: Niamh Rowe Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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You can send us a quick voice note with your thoughts on Speakpipe (http://bit.ly/sensemakingvn). . . . Artificial intelligence has gone from a niche conversation to an unavoidable presence in work, in creativity, in relationships, in how we communicate, and even in how we think. And suddenly, it’s hard to remember a time before “ChatGPT” But benea…
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Supplementary Material 40: YouTube Builders, the Discourse Grind, and Sam Harris' Dinner Parties
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42:54We set down the Chardonnay at the latest heterodox dinner party and lean in for some hearty ‘civil discourse’ to once again defend the trembling pillars of Western civilization. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (2 hours, 13 minutes). Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurus Supplementary Material 40: YouTube Builders…
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The army is recruiting gamers to fly drones, raising questions about whether war is becoming more like a game. Host: Casey Magloire Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton Executive producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Will the Budget bring the cost of living down?
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7:26In the budget Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined a series of measures aimed at bringing living costs down. But each of those measures must be paid for by taxes elsewhere. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Ada Barume Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…
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In the weeks since the ceasefire was agreed, more than 300 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, and more than 600 injured, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Host: Ada Barumé Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…
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What’s behind the US-Russian peace plan for Ukraine?
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10:57This weekend, European leaders were scrambling to prevent US President Donald Trump from forcing Ukraine to sign a peace deal widely viewed as favourable to Russia. Host: Casey Magloire Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton Executive producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Last week, a major report from the independent inquiry into the government’s handling of the Coronavirus pandemic was published. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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After an 18-month break, a rebrand, a move across countries, a wedding, a baby, and a whole lot of growing up, we’re back on the mics - this time as Sensemaking with Wolé and Tobi. If you’ve been with us for a while, the name probably won’t surprise you as it’s what we’ve always quietly been doing on this show: trying to make sense of a world that …
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Stefan Molyneux, Part 1: A fun guy, who is here to help...
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3:03:42Welcome back to Cult Season, where we continue our sincere attempt to make you feel a little bit worse about the world and everything in it. This week, we turn to Stefan Molyneux, online pioneer, prolific content creator, and self-proclaimed most popular philosopher in the world. Alternatively his wikipedia entry describes him as "an Irish-born Can…
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Michael Jackson has become the first artist to achieve a top 10 hit single in six different decades, right as the trailer for his new biopic has been released. How do fans of the star reconcile the allegations when interacting with his work?’ To listen to Liv and Miranda on We Have Notes visit: lnk.to/wehavenotes Writer: Casey Magloire Producer: Ca…
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Why is a 2.6 degree temperature rise so catastrophic?
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6:43As COP30 wraps up in Brazil, climate change experts warn that not only have we missed the 1.5 degree target for global average temperature increase, but we are now on a path to 2.6 degrees. Writer: Casey Magloire Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Tomini Babs Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…
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How police caught one of the biggest crypto scammers ever
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7:45Qian Zhimin has been dubbed the cryptoqueen after UK Police discovered she had approximately £5 billion of stolen investments. But how was she caught? Host: Ada Barumé Writer: Casey Magloire Producer: Amalie Sortland Reporters: Poppy Sebag-Montefiore and Phoebe Davis Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See…
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Autism, Microbiomes, & Mice Burying Marbles with Kevin Mitchell
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1:26:49This week, we are joined by Kevin Mitchell, Associate Professor of Genetics and Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin, who has committed the unforgivable sin of pointing out that an entire academic and media hype cycle might be built on… well, very little actually. His new co-authored paper in Neuron politely dismantles the highly promoted link be…
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