Normal Curves is a podcast about sexy science & serious statistics. Ever try to make sense of a scientific study and the numbers behind it? Listen in to a lively conversation between two stats-savvy friends who break it all down with humor and clarity. Professors Regina Nuzzo of Gallaudet University and Kristin Sainani of Stanford University discuss academic papers journal club-style — except with more fun, less jargon, and some irreverent, PG-13 content sprinkled in. Join Kristin and Regina ...
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The Data Skeptic Podcast features interviews and discussion of topics related to data science, statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and the like, all from the perspective of applying critical thinking and the scientific method to evaluate the veracity of claims and efficacy of approaches.
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A podcast on statistical science and clinical trials. Explore the intricacies of Bayesian statistics and adaptive clinical trials. Uncover methods that push beyond conventional paradigms, ushering in data-driven insights that enhance trial outcomes while ensuring safety and efficacy. Join us as we dive into complex medical challenges and regulatory landscapes, offering innovative solutions tailored for pharma pioneers. Featuring expertise from industry leaders, each episode is crafted to pro ...
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Digital Politics with Karen Jagoda is a non-partisan podcast featuring thought leaders and industry pioneers with insights about innovative approaches to political campaigns, voter engagement, mobilization, fundraising, persuasion, and GOTV. Topics include the power of mobile devices, leveraging social networks, message testing and targeting, cross-media advertising, grassroots organizing, and big data.
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Carry the Two pulls back the curtain to reveal the mathematical and statistical gears that turn the world. We’re the show for people who enjoy discovering hidden elements that impact our lives in the most unexpected ways, and math is certainly one of those! We are a curiosity-driven podcast that looks to find unique perspectives from the fields of mathematics and statistics. We use stories to convey how mathematical research drives the world around us, with each episode tackling a different ...
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Are you a researcher or data scientist / analyst / ninja? Do you want to learn Bayesian inference, stay up to date or simply want to understand what Bayesian inference is? Then this podcast is for you! You'll hear from researchers and practitioners of all fields about how they use Bayesian statistics, and how in turn YOU can apply these methods in your modeling workflow. When I started learning Bayesian methods, I really wished there were a podcast out there that could introduce me to the me ...
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Predicting the winners of NFL games can be tricky and, sometimes, near impossible. Join Alex and Jay each Thursday for a preview of the coming weeks professional football games and a look into what their WL Score says for each match-up. Every episode contains powerful insight into each match-up using statistical predictive modeling, to help turn the odds in your favor.
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Divorce doesn’t just affect the parents and children involved. From Co-workers and employees to friends, neighbors, and spouses, the toxic fallout of divorce and years of mismanaged conflict can touch us all, all over North Carolina and America, changing the way we approach the world. Veteran Divorce, Child Custody, & Family Law Attorney Ashley-Nicole Russell believes in a better way forward. Drawing on her personal and professional experience, Ashley-Nicole is changing the conversation arou ...
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Keep it casual with the Casual Inference podcast. Your hosts Lucy D'Agostino McGowan and Ellie Murray talk all things epidemiology, statistics, data science, causal inference, and public health. Sponsored by the American Journal of Epidemiology.
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Talking to people who use maths in their work. Aiming to encourage further uptake of maths at A-level and beyond. Hosted by Peter Rowlett and Katie Steckles.
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Josephine Lester Broadstock is a data analyst with expertise in collecting, processing, and analyzing large sets of data to identify trends and insights that inform business decisions. As a data analyst, Josephine has experience in using various data analysis tools and techniques, such as statistical analysis, data visualization, and predictive modeling. With her analytical skills and attention to detail, Josephine provides valuable insights that help organizations make data-driven decisions ...
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On Ireland's most cutting edge current affairs show, Matt and his guests provide a running stream of intelligent opinions and heated debates on the issues that matter most to Irish listeners. You might not always agree, but you'll never want to miss a Word.
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Welcome to the official free Podcast site from SAGE for Veterinary Science. SAGE is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media for academic, educational, and professional markets with principal offices in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, and Singapore.
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The UL Research Impact Podcast Channel features interviews and seminars exploring research that makes an impact beyond academia.
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Join an urban Indian women and a lot of sassy guests for intimate conversations about feminism, living with the patriarchy, dealing with the patriarchy, unlearning patriarchy, fighting patriarchy all while keeping it sassy.
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Elucidations is an unexpected philosophy podcast produced in association with Emergent Ventures. Every episode, Matt Teichman temporarily transforms himself back into a student and tries to learn the basics of some topic from a person of philosophical interest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join me as I discuss the 100 books I'm reading this year. Learn how what's in these books can be applied to improving your business and your life.
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Ron Yurko and Kostas Pelechrinis host the 'Open Source Sports' podcast to serve as a public reading group for discussing the latest research in sports analytics. Each episode focuses on a single paper featuring authors as guests, with discussions about the statistical methodology, relevance and future directions of the research.
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Welcome to the State of Sales Enablement podcast. Insights and actionable advice from B2B sales and sales enablement leaders that share what it takes to achieve sales enablement excellence.
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Roger Peng and Hilary Parker talk about the latest in data science and data analysis in academia and industry.
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Why Are Athletes Being Persuaded To Join The Enhanced Games?
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8:56Irish swimmer Shane Ryan caused controversy this week when he announced he will be joining the Enhanced Games, which will get underway in May 2026. Participating athletes - of which there are 11 so far - will be permitted to take performance-enhancing drugs throughout the Games. The decision has been widely criticised by sporting bodies around the …
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The Week Trending: Putin Calls Trump; Mercury Snub For Irish Musicians & Met Éireann Seeks Help From Weather Enthusiasts
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22:41Now that he has got the Gaza deal he wanted, has US President Donald Trump's attention refocused on Ukraine? Why has an Irish act never won the Mercury Prize? Do you know a weather enthusiast who could help Met Éireann with a major new project? Marion McKeone and Dave Hanratty joined The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories. Catch the f…
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Randal Plunkett On Rewilding His Family's Ancient Estate
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12:39What does a reluctant earl do when he inherits a 1,600-acre estate in Co Meath? Randal Plunkett, the 21st Earl of Dunsany, joined The Last Word to discuss how he transformed his ancestral home into Ireland's biggest private rewilding project. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…
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New Study Claims Hybrid Cars Are As Dangerous For The Environment As Petrol And Diesel Models
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10:16A new report by advocacy group Transport and Environment has found that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles emit just 19% less Co2 than petrol and diesel cars, a much lower figure than the originally projected 75%. Environmental commentator John Gibbons spoke to Matt on Thursday’s The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.…
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Jonathan Dowdall Enters Witness Protection
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10:46Nicola Tallant, Investigations Editor with the Sunday World and host of the Crime World podcast, spoke to Matt about the release from Limerick Prison of former Sinn Fein councillor Jonathan Dowdall who turned state witness in the Regency murder case. Having served his sentence for torture and false imprisonment of a man and for his part in the shoo…
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Think You Know The Presidents? Mary Robinson
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37:42In this episode of Think You Know...The Presidents?, presenters Lise Hand and Flor Mac Carthy get to grips with their own 'girl crush' as they recall Robinson's rocky road to the Áras, when she encountered sexism and misogyny along the campaign trail. Mary Robinson didn't just win the presidency in 1990, she blew the dusty doors off Áras an Uachtar…
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Former State Pathologist Marie Cassidy spoke to Matt about her second novel, Deadly Evidence, a thriller following the investigative work of a fictional state pathology who must help solve the murder of garda detective. Marie also discussed her favourite music, gigs, books, film, TV and more. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button …
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Irish International Andrew Porter On How His Drive To Excel In Rugby Helped Him Overcome His Eating Disorder
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19:24Andrew Porter is best known for playing as a loosehead prop for Leinster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. He has released his autobiography “Heart on My Sleeve: My Story of Struggle and Strength” in which he details how his mother’s death when he was 12 years old impacted his mental health, his subsequent eating disorder and how fatherhood h…
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Eco Labels Nudge Shoppers Towards More Sustainable Clothes
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9:31Have you ever considered how the clothes you wear were made? Would you choose more sustainable options if they were clearly labelled? Dr Shane Timmons joined The Last Word to discuss new research conducted by the ESRI's Behavioural Unit which found that 'eco labels', which highlight an item of clothing's environmental impact, lead shoppers to make …
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#143 Transforming Nutrition Science with Bayesian Methods, with Christoph Bamberg
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1:12:56Sign up for Alex's first live cohort, about Hierarchical Model building! Proudly sponsored by PyMC Labs, the Bayesian Consultancy. Book a call, or get in touch! Intro to Bayes Course (first 2 lessons free) Advanced Regression Course (first 2 lessons free) Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out …
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The Last Word On The US: Will Gaza Ceasefire Hold?
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15:50Cal Thomas, US nationally syndicated columnist and Marion McKeone discussed Donald Trump's 24 hour diplomatic mission to the Middle East and his speech in the Israeli Knesset. They also looked ahead to Friday's Washington meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.…
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The Last Word On Music: Taylor Swift's 'The Life Of A Showgirl' Divides Fans And Critics
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21:33At the beginning of October, Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album 'The Life Of A Showgirl'. Swift reunited with producer Max Martin for this album, who worked alongside her on the hugely successful Red, 1989 and Reputation records. However, her latest album hasn't been as universally lauded has her previous work. Having recently finished her…
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The Challenging Road Back From Injury And Paralysis
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19:07Fergus Farrell, former rugby player and author of Rebuilding A Man, spoke to Matt about a freak accident that caused a spinal injury and his long, challenging road back to recovery. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
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Think You Know The Presidents? Patrick Hillery
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39:26Did you know that Hillery was forced to deal with rumours of his extramarital affair at a time when the Pope was visiting Ireland? Or that he was embroiled in political controversy when senior members of Fianna Fáil made calls to Áras an Uachtaráin to try and persuade the president not to dissolve the Dáil? In this episode of Think You Know...The P…
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Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell On Growing Up In Wigan, Becoming A Father At 16 & World Cup 2027 Hopes
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30:37On Monday, Matt met Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, as he launched his new autobiography 'The Only Way I Know'. Farrell spoke openly about his working class upbringing in Wigan, the characteristics required to lead a professional team and his experience of becoming a father to his son Owen when he himself was just a teenager. Hit the 'Play' button…
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Thurles To Be As Accessible To Dublin As Greystones Under Irish Rail Plans
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9:53Barry Kenny from Irish Rail outlined the changes to rail timetables and travel times, that will increase the commuter belt around Dublin. To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.
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Emerging Technologies Episode 6: Digital Twins
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33:09Welcome to Carry the Two, the podcast about how math and statistics impact the world around us from the Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation. In this season of Carry the Two we are going to be examining how math and stats is helping scientists, engineers, and industry develop new and emerging technologies. This episode is all about…
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In this episode of "In the Interim…", Dr. Scott Berry and Dr. Kert Viele analyze how regulatory, editorial, and science community standards often impose additional, inconsistent requirements for novel methods in clinical trial design, rarely applied to standard approaches. Examples from oncology, enrichment trials, platform studies, and endpoint an…
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The Week Trending: Heather Humphreys Criticises Joe Brolly's Podcast Remarks, Nigel Farage's Attack on Gary Neville and the First AI Actor
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21:47This week on The Week Trending Matt is joined by Broadcaster and Author Aoife Barry and Head of Training at Communications Clinic Lorcan Nyhan to discuss the week's biggest trending stories. This week they discuss Presidential candidate Heather Humphreys' criticism of Joe Brolly's ‘very misogynistic’ podcast comments, Nigel Farage's attack on footb…
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Venezuela's Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize
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8:03Matt is joined by Lew Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist at The Journal Larry Donnelly to discuss Venezuela's Opposition Leader María Corina Machado win of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. The politician has been in hiding since August 2024. US President Donald Trump had been lobbying for the prize having been nominated by several govern…
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Luke Combs To Become The First Country Star To Headline Slane Castle
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13:11Luke Combs will headline the iconic Slane Castle in 2026, becoming the first country singer to do so. He’ll be supported by The Script, Ty Myers, and The Castellows. Does this move signal a change in direction for the venue, after becoming famous for hosting some of the world’s biggest rock and roll acts? John Caddell & Dee Reddy spoke to Matt on T…
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Tech Thursday: The Best Budgeting & Money Apps
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13:53This week on Tech Thursday, Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to run through all of the best budgeting and money apps. Whether you're saving up for something big or you just want to better manage your money, these apps could help you save some cash. Catch the full chat by pressing the play button on this page!…
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Did The Government Ignore The Climate Crisis In Budget 2026?
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13:00Critics have accused the government of failing to adequately tackle climate change in Budget 2026, which was announced by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe & Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers on Tuesday. Labour TD Marie Sherlock said that climate action has “fallen off the political agenda”, while presidential candidate and Independe…
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Sustainable Recommender Systems for Tourism
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38:02In this episode, we speak with Ashmi Banerjee, a doctoral candidate at the Technical University of Munich, about her pioneering research on AI-powered recommender systems in tourism. Ashmi illuminates how these systems can address exposure bias while promoting more sustainable tourism practices through innovative approaches to data acquisition and …
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BITESIZE | How Bayesian Additive Regression Trees Work in Practice
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22:49Soccer Factor Model Dashboard Unveiling True Talent: The Soccer Factor Model for Skill Evaluation LBS #91, Exploring European Football Analytics, with Max Göbel Get early access to Alex's next live-cohort courses! Today’s clip is from episode 142 of the podcast, with Gabriel Stechschulte. Alex and Garbriel explore the re-implementation of BART (Bay…
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Think You Know The Presidents? Cearbhail Ó Dálaigh
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38:18Why was Cearbhail Ó Dálaigh so divisive? The legal eagle managed to ruffle the feathers of many government officials during his time with one minister branding him a "thundering disgrace". But there are many questions that surround Cearbhail Ó Dálaigh's controversial (and short) term as president. Lise Hand and Flor Mac Carthy get colourful in thei…
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Children's writer and teacher, Leona Forde, was the latest inductee into the Culture Club. Leona spoke to Matt about the latest book in her Milly McCarthy series - Milly McCarthy And The Haunted House HullaBOOloo! She also discussed her favourite books, music, movies and TV shows. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page…
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The Last Word On The US: Could Trump Win The Nobel Peace Prize - And What Will He Do If He Doesn't?
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16:00The winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday and US President Donald Trump clearly believes that he deserves the honour. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined The Last Word to discuss whether Trump has a chance of receiving one of the world's most prestigious awards and more of the latest news from the United States. Catch th…
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Personal Finance: Squeezed Middle Feeling The Pinch From Budget 2026
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14:32On Tuesday, the government confirmed that it would not be increasing tax credits or tax bands in Budget 2026. This has left many middle-income earners feeling as though they are worse off than before. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, joined Matt on Wednesday to explain how this could impact your pocket. Hit the ‘P…
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Budget 2026 Is Focused On "Future Proofing" Irish Economy - Minister For Public Expenditure Jack Chambers
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Have Workers Been Shortchanged In Budget 2026?
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Think You Know The Presidents? Erskine Childers
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39:54Erskine Childer's presidency is something of a tragic tale which begins with his revolutionary father who was executed in 1922, while his then 16 year old son was taken out of his British boarding school to say goodbye. But why did Childer's father's dark secrets haunt him? And how did his wife nearly become his successor? In this episode of Think …
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The Last Word On Travel: Turin & Brussels As Food Destinations
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Bláthnaid Raleigh On Her New Book 'Aftermath' And How The Legal System Added To Stress After She Was Raped
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"Questions To Be Answered" In Fianna Fáil Over Selection Of Jim Gavin - Billy Kelleher
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Ultramarathons: Can vitamin D protect your bones?
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58:50Ultramarathoners push their bodies to the limit, but can a giant pre-race dose of vitamin D really keep their bones from breaking down? In this episode, we dig into a trial that tested this claim – and found a statistical endurance event of its own: six highly interchangeable papers sliced from one small study. Expect missing runners, recycled figu…
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The Week Trending: Woke Pope; Why There Won't Be A Hurricane Heather; & Remembering Manchán Magan
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19:26MAGA has slammed the Pope as being "woke" after he blessed a block of ice; Met Éireann has said it ensured that none of this year's storms would share a name with the presidential candidates; and tributes pour in for writer and documentary maker Manchán Magan who has died aged 55. Fionnuala Jones and Joe O’Shea join The Last Word to discuss the wee…
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What Lies In Store For The Hospitality Sector In Budget 2026?
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11:21Chief Executive at the Restaurants Association of Ireland Adrian Cummins and Social Policy Officer at the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Laura Bambrick join Will O'Callaghan to discuss what chnagess could be made for the hospitality sector in Budget 2026 A VAT reduction and more is on the table. Hit Play on this page to listen now…
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Managing Candidate Expectations in the Age of Security Threats and Social Media with Eva Posner Evinco Strategies
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22:03Eva Posner, Founder of Evinco Strategies, focuses on the immense challenges facing political campaigns in this current environment of political violence, the 25-minute news cycle, and economic uncertainty. This climate has deterred qualified candidates from running and made it more difficult for campaigns to raise money, particularly from larger do…
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How Ireland's Natural World Changes Through The Seasons
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13:22Ecologist Anja Murray has charted Ireland's constantly changing natural world in her new book 'Frog Routes, Polka Dot Newts and Other Treasures of Irish Nature'. She joins The Last Word to discuss the birds, animals and plants that people should look out for in October. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…
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Professor in Transportation at Trinity College Dublin Brian Caulfield and economist Colm McCarthy join Will O'Callaghan to discuss what happens now the Metrolink now it has been granted planning permission. They also discuss whether the Metrolink is the most effective project Hit Play on this page to listen now…
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The Last Word on The Environment With John Gibbons
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14:25John Gibbons joins Will O'Callaghan to discuss the weeks biggest environmental stories . This week they discuss the death of legendary conservationist Jane Goodall, the impact rising sea levels will have on coastal housing and more. Hit Play on this page to listen now
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Dr Paul Hill on What You Can Do To Improve Your Blood Pressure
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8:28Ireland has one of the incidences of high blood pressure while also having some of the lowest rates of diagnosis Will O'Callaghan is joined by Consultant Cardiologist at the Mater Private Network Dr Paul Hill to discuss choices you can make to improve your blood pressure Hit Play on this page to listen now…
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#142 Bayesian Trees & Deep Learning for Optimization & Big Data, with Gabriel Stechschulte
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1:10:28Proudly sponsored by PyMC Labs, the Bayesian Consultancy. Book a call, or get in touch! Get early access to Alex's next live-cohort courses! Intro to Bayes Course (first 2 lessons free) Advanced Regression Course (first 2 lessons free) Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work! Vi…
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