Best Statistical Significance Podcasts (2025)

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Explaining Statistical Significance to a Jury | Episode 88 9:18

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What happens when jurors’ gut instincts clash with your expert’s data? In this episode, IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic teams up with Affiliate Advisor Steve Pomerantz, PhD, and Trial Consultant Michelle Cooper, JD, to tackle one of the courtroom’s trickiest challenges: making statistical significance make sense to the jury. From f…

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Electronic Funds Transfers Issues 13:24

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This episode focuses on common compliance problems under Regulation E, which governs electronic fund transfers and is designed to protect consumers using electronic channels such as ATMs, debit cards, online banking, and phone-initiated transfers. As electronic usage and fraud increase, regulators are finding frequent violations—especially around h…

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The Batman Effect: Do weird surprises make people nicer? 47:16

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Description Nobody expects Batman—but when he shows up in a crowded subway car, are people suddenly more likely to help a passenger in need? This week on Normal Curves, we unpack a recent quasi-experimental field study involving a caped superhero costume, a prosthetic pregnancy belly, and some puzzled Italian commuters. Along the way, we demystify …

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The New Section 1071 13:26

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This podcast highlights sweeping changes proposed for Section 1071 Rule that would dramatically shrink the volume of reportable small business lending and the number of institutions required to report in comparison to the lenders reporting under the CRA Rule. The most significant shift is redefining a “small business” from $5 million to $1 million …

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Holiday Survival Guide Part 2: The survey study edition 1:04:01

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Does the temperature of your coffee six months ago really predict whether you feel gassy today? This week we dissect a new nutrition survey study on hot and cold beverage habits that claims to connect drink temperature with gut symptoms, anxiety, and more—despite relying on year-old memories and a blizzard of statistical tests. It’s the perfect cas…

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Mental Mining: Uncovering Your Case Story | Episode 87 8:48

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In this IMS Insights Podcast episode, Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg sits down with Senior Jury Consulting & Strategy Advisor Chris Ritter—author of Creating Winning Trial Strategies—to explore the art and science of Mental Mining®. Their conversation dives into how this methodology helps trial teams uncover the subconscious ways juro…

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Holiday Survival Guide: How to talk about scientific studies around the dinner table 1:01:46

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Does a little alcohol really make you speak a foreign language better? This week we unpack a quirky randomized trial that tested Dutch pronunciation after a modest buzz—and came to the opposite conclusion the researchers expected. We use it as the perfect holiday case study: instead of arguing with Uncle Joe at the dinner table, we’ll show you how …

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Statistical Significance 19:27

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This podcast explains how statistical significance is used in redlining allegations based on disparate impact, despite potential deemphasis under the Trump Administration, as regulators may shift accusations from disparate impact to disparate treatment while still relying on statistical analysis. The hosts clarify that statistical significance meas…

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More Than Pretty Pictures: The Power of Trial Graphics | Episode 86 12:27

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In this IMS Insights Podcast episode, Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg talks with Senior Jury Consulting & Strategy Advisor Chris Ritter—author of Creating Winning Trial Strategies—about the power of visuals in the courtroom. Their conversation explores how the creative process behind trial graphics can sharpen case narratives, clarify …

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Shingles Shot and Dementia: Could one vaccine protect your brain? 1:12:58

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What do chickenpox and shingles have to do with your brain? This week, we dig into two 2025 headline-grabbing studies that link the shingles shot to lower dementia rates. We start in Wales, where a birthday cutoff turned into the perfect natural experiment, and end in the U.S. with a multi-million-person megastudy. Featuring bias-variance Goldilock…

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Decoding Large Language Models and Generative AI for the Jury | Episode 85 16:12

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As generative AI becomes a defining issue in litigation, trial teams must be ready to explain the “black box” of large language models (LLMs) for juries shaping landmark cases across the US. In this episode of the IMS Insights Podcast, Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg talks with Jury Consultant Liz Babbitt and LLM Training Expert Devon …

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Wasp Attacks & Soggy Chip Philosophies | Ep 14 33:40

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Sasha and Nebulous are back (despite Sasha no longer being a "single" mum, and Nebulous being the true "fraud" 😜) to dive into the surreal, chaotic, and inspiring world of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! Nebulous recounts her nine-day run of SLOMOSEXUAL and the wild lessons learned about international comedy, queer culture, and the unexpected perils…

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Flood remains compliance challenge 17:42

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This podcast discusses the persistent compliance challenges financial institutions face with flood insurance requirements. The hosts explain that while the statutory requirements seem straightforward—including determining if property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), providing proper notices, requiring adequate coverage, escrowing premiums,…

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Scary Bridge Study: Can fear make you horny? 1:04:33

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What if a haunted house makes your date look hotter? This week we dive into the infamous Scary Bridge Study — the 1970s classic that launched a thousand pop-psych takes on fear and lust. It’s the one with the swaying bridge, pretty “research assistant,” and phone number scrawled on torn paper. The study became legend, but how sturdy were its stats?…

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Empowering Corporate Counsel with Strategic Insights | Episode 84 6:40

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In this episode of the IMS Insights Podcast, Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg sits down with Senior Jury Consulting & Strategy Advisor Chris Dominic to break down key takeaways from the BTI Litigation Outlook Index and discuss what these trends mean for today’s corporate counsel and their outside legal partners. Listen in as Adam and Ch…

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Ultramarathons: Can vitamin D protect your bones? 58:50

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Ultramarathoners 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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Driving Courtroom Success with Early Case Strategy Sessions | Episode 83 10:35

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In this IMS Insights Podcast, Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg talks with Senior Advisor Chris Ritter about how early case strategy sessions can shape stronger outcomes in complex disputes. Their conversation highlights practical tools trial teams can use to build compelling narratives and prepare more effectively for high-stakes procee…

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Disparate Impact Derailed? What EO 14-281 Means for Fair Lending 16:08

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Hosts Dean Stockford and Len Suzio welcome back attorney Lori Sommerfield, a partner at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, to continue their two-part discussion of Executive Order 14-281 and its effort to curb disparate impact theory in fair lending enforcement. The episode covers the legal landscape post-EO, including the Supreme Court’s history, lingerin…

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WE'RE HAVING A BABY! | Ep 13 27:21

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Yes, a LOT has happened since the last episode. Sasha's preggers and married - not to Nebulous, though (for now). Highlights: - Should Sasha have a December baby or a January baby? Debate starts now! - Being 40 and pregnant: decidedly different than the last time round - OBJECTIVE differences between the UK and Singapore healthcare systems. - Sasha…

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P-Values: Are we using a flawed statistical tool? 1:14:21

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P-values show up in almost every scientific paper, yet they’re one of the most misunderstood ideas in statistics. In this episode, we break from our usual journal-club format to unpack what a p-value really is, why researchers have fought about it for a century, and how that famous 0.05 cutoff became enshrined in science. Along the way, we share st…

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The Impact of Vocational Experts in Injury-Related Litigation | Episode 82 10:26

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In this IMS Insights Podcast, Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic is joined by Lead Life Care Planning and Vocational Expert Kacy Turner, MS, CRC, CVE, CLCP, to discuss the valuable role vocational experts play in traumatic injury litigation. Kacy explains how vocational assessments, through testing, transferable skills analysis, and rehab…

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Exercise and Cancer: Does physical activity improve colon cancer survival? 49:59

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Exercise has long been hailed as cancer-fighting magic, but is there hard evidence behind the hype? In this episode, we tackle the CHALLENGE trial, a large phase III study of colon cancer patients that tested whether prescribed exercise could improve cancer-free survival. We translate clinical jargon into plain English, show why ratio statistics ma…

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Executive Order 14281: The End of Fair Lending Law Enforcement Through Use of the Disparate Impact Legal Theory? 22:45

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Hosts Dean Stockford and Len Suzio welcome Lori Sommerfield, a partner at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, to discuss and explain President Trump’s Executive Order 14281 (April 23, 2025), which directs federal agencies to limit use of the disparate impact theory in fair lending enforcement and to review existing guidance, pending matters, and consent ord…

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Knowing Why The Jury System Works Helps You Win | Episode 81 14:26

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What really influences a jury’s final decision? In this IMS Insights Podcast, Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg chats with Senior Jury Consulting & Strategy Advisor Chris Ritter to break down the psychology and strategy behind how jurors think—and how legal teams can use that knowledge to shape more persuasive case stories. Tune in as Ad…

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Age Gaps: How much does age matter in dating? 50:37

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Are we all secretly ageist when it comes to dating? We put the stereotype that older men prefer younger women under the microscope using data from thousands of blind dates. What we found surprised us: the “age penalty” was real but microscopic, women wanted younger partners too, and hard age cutoffs weren’t so hard after all. Along the way, we unpa…

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Persuasive Strategies for High-Stakes Litigation Success | Episode 80 16:27

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How do elite trial teams transform complex legal disputes into courtroom strategies that resonate with decision-makers? In this episode, IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic is joined by Jason Barnes, IMS Senior Strategy Advisor (Emeritus), to discuss the tactical frameworks and techniques behind successful litigation strategy. Drawing …

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Your Brain on AI: Is ChatGPT making us mentally lazy? 1:15:02

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ChatGPT is melting our brainpower, killing creativity, and making us soulless — or so the headlines imply. We dig into the study behind the claims, starting with quirky bar charts and mysterious sample sizes, then winding through hairball-like brain diagrams and tens of thousands of statistical tests. Our statistical sleuthing leaves us with questi…

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How Anti-Corporate Sentiment Is Reshaping Jury Trials | Episode 79 12:04

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With skepticism toward corporations at an all-time high, defense teams face new hurdles in the courtroom. In this IMS Ignite Podcast episode, Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic is joined by Jury Consulting Advisor Keith Pounds, PhD, to explore how anti-corporate sentiment is reshaping modern jury trials and what litigators can do about it…

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Wild Times for the Community Reinvestment Act 1:23:45

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Join top CRA experts Doctor Ken Thomas, Len Suzio and Dean Stockford for a wide ranging discussion on the Community Reinvestment Act. The NPR for repeal of the 2023 Rule What to be learned from the 2023 Rule Do the examiners in the field reflect "deregulation"? Simple ideas to improve the CRA regulations and make them more effective for banks What …

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The Backfire Effect: Can fact-checking make false beliefs stronger? 59:20

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Can correcting misinformation make it worse? The “backfire effect” claims that debunking myths can actually make false beliefs stronger. We dig into the evidence — from ghost studies to headline-making experiments — to see if this psychological plot twist really holds up. Along the way, we unpack interaction effects, randomization red flags, and wh…

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Melbourne Madness & Boyfriend Revelations | Ep 12 20:17

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Sasha and Nebulous are back from the Melbourne Comedy Festival, and they're spilling all the beans! From heartwarming moments with their partners to eye-opening comedy sets, they share their very different, but equally inspiring, festival experiences. Highlights: Sasha's emotional festival highlight: a truly special moment with her closest friends …

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Effective Strategies for Daubert/Robinson Challenges | Episode 78 12:45

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This IMS Insights Podcast episode explores Texas Rule of Evidence 702 and the high-stakes world of expert witness admissibility with veteran trial attorney Larry Cotten of Cotten Schmidt. As the first Texas litigator to successfully challenge an expert under the landmark Daubert/Robinson standard, Larry provides strategic insights on effectively pr…

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Top challenges with Compliance Management 22:46

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In this episode, Dean and Len focus on the top compliance management challenges financial institutions face in 2025, particularly in data privacy, cybersecurity, AI systems, and anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF). They highlight how cyber threats—amplified by advances in AI—require robust encryption, advanced threat detecti…

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Dating Wishlists: Are we happier when we get what we want in a mate? 1:06:25

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Loyal, funny, hot — you’ve probably got a wish list for your dream partner. But does checking all your boxes actually lead to happily ever after? In this episode, we dive into a massive global study that put the “ideal partner” hypothesis to the test. Do people really know what they want, and does getting it actually make them happier? We explore s…

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Mastering the Courtroom and Beyond | Episode 77 16:36

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Craig A. Thompson is a partner at Venable LLP and a nationally recognized trial attorney known for his commanding courtroom presence and distinguished service across law, politics, and public leadership. In this IMS Insights Podcast episode, he joins IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic for a compelling conversation on strategic advocac…

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CFPB Extends Section 1071 Compliance Dates 14:26

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In Episode 98, Dean and Len discuss the CFPB’s newly announced 2025 Section 1071 Interim Final Rule, which further delays the compliance dates for small business lending data collection and reporting by roughly one year for thousands of banks, credit unions, and commercial lenders. The hosts break down the complexities created by shifting rules, ch…

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Stats Reunion: What have we learned so far? 56:54

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It’s our first stats reunion! In this special review episode, we revisit favorite concepts from past episodes—p-values, multiple testing, regression adjustment—and give them fresh personalities as characters. Meet the seductive false positive, the clingy post hoc ex, and Charlotte, the well-meaning but overfitting idealist. Statistical topics Bar c…

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Is the Patriarchy Skibidi? (And Other Gen Z Musings) | Ep 11 23:33

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In this listener Q&A episode, Sasha and Nebulous dive into a fascinating question about the stigma of being a self-sufficient woman. They veer off into hilarious tangents about modern dating, the wonders of Gen Z, and even the mysterious meaning of "skibidi." Highlights: Debunking the negative connotations of "spinster" and embracing single mum pri…

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Trial Preparation Through a Strategic Lens | Episode 76 14:00

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Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic sits down with Senior Strategy Advisor Andrew “Andy” Spingler to discuss how thoughtful trial preparation can transform case outcomes. With decades of experience supporting top trial lawyers across the country, Andy shares his strategic approach that emphasizes collaboration and closing arguments. Throug…

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2023 CRA Rule Repeal: Lessons to be Learned 13:55

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In the podcast “2023 CRA Rule Repeal: Lessons to be Learned,” Dean Stockford and Len Suzio discuss the potential repeal of the complex 2023 Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rule and argue that, despite its likely demise, valuable insights can still be drawn from it. Len highlights that the 2023 rule introduced a breakthrough by offering calibrated …

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HPV Vaccine: How close are we to wiping out cervical cancer? 1:16:52

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Could a preteen vaccine wipe out a global cancer? In this episode, we examine the bold claim that cervical cancer could be eradicated in much of the world by the end of the century—thanks to the highly effective HPV vaccine. We unpack statistical modeling, microsimulations, and how Markov chains make good date-night conversation. We also explore wh…

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Fried Chicken Flu & Antelope Horn Medicine | Ep 10 26:00

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Sasha and Nebulous dive into the fascinating (and sometimes bewildering) world of cultural differences, from Singaporean greetings to perplexing health beliefs. Highlights: Nebulous's hilarious struggles with the "unnaturally good" service and baffling literal interpretations of Chinese medicine at Hai Di Lao. Sasha's boyfriend's belief that fried …

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The Power of Analogies in Securities Litigation | Episode 75 18:07

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IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic is joined by Trial Consultant Michelle Cooper, Esq., for a compelling conversation on how trial teams can use storytelling, visual advocacy, and analogies to make complex financial concepts more relatable in the courtroom. Drawing from their real-world litigation expertise, Chris and Michelle explore…

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Importance of Compliance Management in times of transition 18:40

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In this episode, Dean and Len discuss the critical role of compliance management systems (CMS) within financial institutions, especially during periods of regulatory change and uncertainty. They emphasize that strong CMS is more than just box-checking—it is the foundation for harmonizing policies, monitoring risks, and ensuring ethical operations a…

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Equipment Size: What is average? 55:14

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Today’s deep dive: the surprisingly serious science of penis size. Using self-report surveys, objective measurements, and a healthy dose of old-school statistics, we ask: How do you get clean data on gentlemen’s goods?Along the way, we explore social desirability bias, survey design tricks, and what happens when science meets insecurity. You’ll nev…

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Strengthen Traumatic Injury Cases with Expert Life Care Plans | Episode 74 20:59

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A comprehensive, personalized life care plan can be a game-changer in the courtroom, whether you are advocating for fair compensation or challenging excessive claims. Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg sits down with Certified Life Care Planner and burn injury specialist Jennifer Wall, PA-C, CLCP, to discuss effective strategies for prese…

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The fatal flaws in the 2023 CRA rule 16:26

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In Podcast 95, Len and Dean delve into the critical flaws of the 2023 Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rule, emphasizing its detrimental impact on banks and communities. Len highlights the rule's exclusion of crucial loan types like multifamily mortgages and open-end mortgages, arguing they are vital for community development. He criticizes the rul…

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Sugar Sag: Is Your Diet Aging You? 1:09:21

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Wrinkles and sagging skin—just normal aging, or can you blame your sweet tooth? We dive into “sugar sag,” exploring how sugar, processed foods, and even your crispy breakfast toast might be making you look older than if you’d said no to chocolate cake and yes to broccoli. Along the way, we encounter statistical adjustment, training and test data se…

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The Birds, The Bees, and The Roblox | Ep 9 26:21

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Sasha and Nebulous tackle the often awkward and hilarious world of talking to their kids about sex, contrasting their own very different upbringings. Highlights: - Nebulous's surprisingly laissez-faire upbringing regarding sex on TV despite having Asian parents. - Sasha's self-imposed role as the household angel while she was growing up. - The surp…

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IMS Elevate | ASTC Insights on the Modern Jury 6:24

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Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg sits down with Chris Dominic, Senior Jury Consulting Advisor at IMS, to discuss insights from Chris’s upcoming CLE presentation, Command the Courtroom: Mastering Speech, Credibility, and Persuasion for the Modern Jury. This engaging conversation explores how today’s jurors differ from those of the past -…