Best Thuy Podcasts (2026)

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Prosecuting gender-based crimes through a public health lens with Kim Thuy Seelinger 1:01:06

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When tribunals like the International Criminal Court prosecutes gender-based violence in conflict, what evidence do they need? And who gathers it? Kim Thuy Seelinger is a Professor of Practice at Washington University School of Public Health and former senior coordinator for Gender-Based Crimes at the International Criminal Court in the Hague until…

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A One Health approach to antimicrobial resistance with Dr. Sabiha Essack 33:18

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Will superbugs take over the world, as increasing media articles suggest? Dr. Sabiha Essack is Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), where she established the Antimicrobial Research Unit, and the South African Research Chair in Antibiotic Resistance and One Health. Dr. Essack’s research focuses on evidence-…

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The festive roundtable update of fun. With James Lamont and Deanne Cobb-Zygadlo 52:07

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Deanne, James and I gather around a virtual Yuletide fireplace, roast chestnuts and perform that time-honoured festive tradition of chewing over key moments in learning tech and EAP from the year gone by. Much as the shepherds probably did. Is a full in-class digital detox a good idea, and is this a weird thing to suggest in a technology enhanced l…

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#072 - Languishing with Corey Keyes 53:51

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with sociologist Corey Keyes about his new book, Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down. They discuss the essence of languishing, what most people misunderstand about living a flourishing life, the costs of seeking pleasure, the value of cultivating personal growth, t…

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Episode 59: Tania Anderson, Flying for Pan Am, Film Extra, & Life Adventurer 1:01:40

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Send us a text In this episode, we’re joined by Tania Anderson, who served as a Pan Am flight attendant from 1986 to 1991, navigating a pivotal era of transition, resilience, and global adventure for the world’s most iconic airline. Today, she still flies, carrying forward the spirit of Pan Am on international charter missions, and she is usually f…

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The AI Assessment Scale reloaded. With Mike Perkins 48:27

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I’m joined today by Mike Perkins to talk about the AI Assessment Scale, following the publication of the latest version of the scale that appeared in the Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice in September. The AI Assessment Scale has been used by more than 350 institutions globally, has been translated into 30 languages, and is recog…

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When 'shelter in place' means nothing: Rethinking global health with Sabina Faiz Rashid 1:04:13

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What is global health—and who gets to define it? For decades, the field has claimed universality while being shaped largely by specific institutions, priorities, and assumptions. But what happens when we center the places where most global health “problems” are identified? What does it mean to tell someone living in a Dhaka slum to shelter in place…

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#071 - Overcoming Grief & Adversity with Dr. John Tsilimparis 48:53

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychotherapist and author Dr. John Tsilimparis about overcoming adversity and his new book, The Magic in the Tragic: Rewriting the Script on Grief and Discovering Happiness in our Darkest Days. They discuss how to reframe grief as a source of growth, the difference between moving on and he…

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Health as a human right with Benjamin Mason Meier 54:55

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What do we mean when we say health is a human right? Dr. Benjamin Mason Meier is a Professor of Global Health Policy at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill who has focused his research on the development, evolution, and application of human rights-based approaches to health. In this episode, Dr. Meier joins Salma to explore the fo…

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Episode 119: Back and Forth and Back Again 1:21:02

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Hello! Welcome to episode 119 of the Twisted Stitches podcast. After many a false start, the new episode is up! It's a long one, so buckle in. In it, we discuss Labubus, WIPs, life, and more! As always, thank you for listening. show notes: http://twistedstitchespodcast.blogspot.com

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What our digital lives reveal about health with Yulin Hswen 1:26:29

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What can Reddit, Instagram, and other digital platforms tell us about population health? Dr. Yulin Hswen, associate professor at the University of California San Francisco and associate editor of JAMA and JAMA+ AI, is a computational epidemiologist using big data to understand population health in our increasingly digital world. In this episode, Sa…

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Episode 58: Top Gun Screenwriter Jack Epps Jr. and Kate Ginley: Mastering the Craft of Screenwriting 1:10:52

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Send us a text In this episode, we’re joined by screenwriter Jack Epps, Jr. and his student, up and coming screenwriter Kate Ginley, who is writing a screenplay about Pan Am and Tenerife. Jack is now a professor and Chair of the Writing for Screen and Television Division at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, also know…

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How Gen AI is disrupting academic publishing. With Samantha Curle 50:47

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Today I’m talking to Samantha Curle from the University of Bath about her recent article, Generative AI and the future of writing for publication: insights from applied linguistics journal editors. The peer review process is under increasing strain. With the explosion of submissions to academic journals since ChatGPT became available to all, editor…

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Imagine doing better with Paul J Fleming 1:08:13

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What if we could build our world from scratch—with health, justice, and thriving communities at its core? In his new book Imagine Doing Better: Why Policies Backfire and How Prevention Thinking Can Change Everything, Dr. Paul J. Fleming, Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education at the University of Michigan, arg…

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#070 - Sport Psychology with Dr. Alex Auerbach 49:51

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with performance psychologist Dr. Alex Auerbach about sport psychology and his new book, Called to Greatness: Your Personal Playbook for the Pursuit of Excellence They discuss the essential elements of preparing for high-stakes competition, how to embody a mindset rooted in confidence and focus,…

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Translanguaging. With Kelly Webb-Davies 59:40

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Many of the skills and language conventions that we see in academia can serve as barriers to students, especially to those for whom English is not a first language. Translanguaging argues for a more inclusive approach to these conventions, and looks for ways in which we can take a more pluralistic view of what kinds of communication are seen as acc…

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Algorithms, attention, and trust: Rethinking health communication with Matthew Kreuter 1:10:15

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The techniques that make health messages more effective—personalization, customization, targeted delivery—are the same tools driving the spread of inaccurate health claims at scale. Dr. Matthew Kreuter, WashU’s Kahn Family Professor of Public Health and founding director of the Health Communication Research Laboratory, is an expert on effective and…

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Do employers need us to teach AI? With Jim Merry, Vic Wilson-Crane and Deanne Cobb-Zygadlo 38:49

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This is the last in a three-part series exploring responses from the EAP community following three years of Chat GPT induced mayhem. We talk through adaptations in the classroom, transferability and AI skills in the workplace, how to prepare students for higher education, the lack of consistency both within and among universities, reducing students…

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Uncertainty in epidemiology with Dr. Matthew A. Fox 1:14:40

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What is epidemiology and how do we ensure that research is done right in this field? Dr. Matthew A. Fox, Professor in the Departments of Epidemiology and Global Health at Boston University School of Public Health, has dedicated his career to ensuring that epidemiologists get it right. In this episode, Salma and Matt explore what epidemiology actual…

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#069 - Revenge with James Kimmel, Jr. 1:03:27

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with lawyer and author James Kimmel, Jr. about the science of revenge and his new book, The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction--and How to Overcome It. They discuss why the desire for revenge is nearly universal, the psychological forces that drive it, how it can m…

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Episode 57: Steve Ford (son of President Ford), Adoptee Thuy Williams and the Legacy of Operation Babylift 1:23:19

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Send us a text In this episode we are joined by two special guests, Steve Ford (the youngest son of President and Mrs. Ford) and adoptee Thuy Williams to mark the 50th anniversary of Operation Babylift, the frantic evacuation ordered by U.S. President Gerald R. Ford of Vietnamese war orphans in the final days of Saigon in 1975. The Pan Am Museum, i…

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Curiosity and careful thinking about research can help change the world with Dr Maria Glymour 1:01:14

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How can we capture complex social phenomena impacting health in research? Dr. Maria Glymour, Professor and Chair of the Department of Epidemiology at Boston University School of Public Health, has focused her research on the social factors influencing dementia and cognitive function in old age. Salma and Maria analyze the dementia research landscap…

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Health diplomacy in an evolving global health landscape with Dr Anders Nördstrom 59:33

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In this deeply challenging moment for global health and international relations, how do we navigate the public health challenges that transcend borders? Dr. Anders Nördstrom, program director of the Health Diplomacy Initiative at the Karolinska Institutet and the Stockholm School of Economics has unique experience in working at the intersection of …

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#068 - Sports Fandom with Dr. Daniel Wann 57:13

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with professor of psychology Dr. Daniel Wann about the psychology of sports fans. They discuss why people are drawn to sports, how identifying with a team can shape your identity, the personal and social benefits of fandom, how team identification changes the way you think, and the creative ways…

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The case for language proficiency in the age of AI. With Thuy Thai and Charles Lam 1:17:13

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In part two of ‘are we still language teachers?’ I’m joined in the studio by Thuy Thai and Charles Lam from the University of Leeds. Thuy and Charles argue for the continued relevance of language proficiency in education and in the role of EAP. We also examine the broadening scope of ‘academic skills’ that has come to include AI literacy, and raisi…

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Episode 56: From the CIA to the Pan Am Board Room and Changing the World Through Music 1:03:26

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Send us a text In this episode we are joined by Donald Devito who worked for the Pan Am board of directors from the early 1960s until the end of the airline. Also, joining us is his son, Dr. Donald DeVito, a renowned musical educator. The senior DeVito will share stories working for the Central Intelligence Agency in the 1950s and being hired by Pa…

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Manufacturing Doubt: the commercial determinants of health with Dr Nason Maani 1:08:52

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How do powerful industries shape what we believe about health risks—and what we don't? Dr. Nason Maani, Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Inequalities and Global Health Policy at the University of Edinburgh, has spent years uncovering how commercial interests influence public health understanding. Salma and Nason tackle the commercial determ…

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#154 - Western Alamance High School: Class of 2010 w/ Jeni Strickland 39:26

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🎓 Cooler Conversations Presents: Western Alamance High School – Class of 2010 Cooler Conversations—“The audio culmination of Cool Stories and the Coolest People”—dives into a nostalgic, reflective, and surprisingly honest series featuring the senior superlatives of Western Alamance High School’s Class of 2010. Fifteen years after graduation, Tyler …

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Creating Community When You Live Alone, with Marianne Power 42:20

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This week I’m chatting to journalist & bestselling author, Marianne Power. Marianne’s first book, Help Me, where she takes a deep dive into the world of self-help, was published in 25 languages and became a global bestseller. Now, she’s back with her long-awaited follow-up, Love Me: One Woman’s Search for A Different Happy Ever After. In this book,…

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Solo Travel and How to Master the Art of Packing for One, with Lizzie Frainier 1:04:57

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My guest this week Lizzie Frainier, author of Main Character: Lessons from a Real Life Rom-Com and associate travel editor at The Times. In this episode, she shares what she’s learnt from over a decade of solo travel, which began with a transatlantic home swap inspired by the film The Holiday and continued with a romantic trip for one in Venice, an…

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Rethinking Public Health with Dean Sandro Galea 51:03

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As public health faces mounting challenges, what does meaningful progress actually look like? This inaugural episode features Sandro Galea, Margaret C. Ryan Dean and Eugene S. and Constance Kahn Distinguished Professor at Washington University's newly established School of Public Health. Salma and Dean Galea dive deep into his concept of "consequen…

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#067 - Relationship Conflict with Dr. Isabelle Morley 58:59

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist & couples coach Dr. Isabelle Morley about intimate relationship conflict and her new book, They're Not Gaslighting You: Ditch the Therapy Speak and Stop Hunting for Red Flags in Every Relationship. They discuss what healthy relationship conflict actually looks like, th…

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Episode 118: Take Offs and Landings 55:44

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Welcome to episode 118 of the Twisted Stitches podcast. This episode is full of travels from Washington to New York. There's also lots to catch up on in what I've been reading and watching. Grab a drink and let's hang out! show notes: http://twistedstitchespodcast.blogspot.com

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Generation AI: are we still just language teachers? With Paul Breen 37:15

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Today I’m in conversation with Paul Breen, Senior Digital Learning Developer at UCL to get his take on how EAP and ‘hub’ disciplines should be adapting in the wake of AI. We often hear about the need to ‘embrace’ AI, so we try to unpack what this actually means. EAP practitioners and learning developers are often looked at as the ones to help stude…

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Carving Out Space and Time for Yourself, with Penny Wincer 32:51

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Penny Wincer is the author of Home Matters: How Our Homes Shape Us and We Shape Them, her second non-fiction book, and host of the podcast, Not Too Busy to Write, where she interviews writers on their relationship with their craft and how they make time for it. In the years I’ve been writing this podcast, I’ve learnt alonement is just about practic…

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Strengthen Your Solitude Skills, with Thuy-vy Nguyen 40:03

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This week's guest, Thuy-vy Nguyen, PhD, is one of the world’s leading researchers on solitude, and an associate professor at Durham University’s dedicated research lab, Solitude Lab. Her interest is in ‘ordinary, everyday life solitude’, the kind you’re more likely to find in the corner of a cafe than on a 10-day silent meditation retreat. It’s sol…

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Episode 55: Yvonne Conde, Operation Pedro Pan and the Untold Exodus of 14,048 Cuban Children 1:10:38

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Send us a text In this episode we explore Operation Pedro Pan, the clandestine operation of the U.S. Government, the Catholic Church and Pan American World Airways to relocate over 14,000 children out of Cuba to the United States between 1960 and 1962. Our guest for this episode is Pan Am veteran Yvonne Conde who wrote the book Operation Pedro Pan:…

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How to Cook for One, with Eleanor Wilkinson 44:20

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Struggle to cook for one? We've got you - our guest Eleanor Wilkinson, recipe developer and author of One Pot, One Portion, has dedicated her career to overcoming some of the most common hurdles people face when cooking solo. Inspired by losing her father at a young age, Eleanor resolved to seize life's simple pleasures and make every moment count,…

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#066 - Leaving Religion with Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren 49:20

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychology professor Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren about the topic of leaving religion and his new book, Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion. They discuss why people leave religion, what it feels like when personal beliefs no longer match religious teachings, what parts of religion stay w…

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Cat Ladies of the World, Unite! With Comedian Katie Norris 46:18

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Welcome to season 10 of Alonement! Katie Norris, an award-winning comedian and confirmed cat-cherlorette (OK, I came up with that) is my guest on the first episode of this season. Katie adopted her 'lockdown baby', Atticus, at the start of the pandemic. He's been her companion as she's established herself as a stand-up comedian, and taken a prolong…

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#156 - Western Alamance High School: Class of 2010 - w/ Kaley Barrineau 30:58

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🎓 Cooler Conversations Presents: Western Alamance High School – Class of 2010 Cooler Conversations— “The audio culmination of Cool Stories and the Coolest People” —dives into a nostalgic, reflective, and surprisingly honest series featuring the senior superlatives of Western Alamance High School’s Class of 2010. Fifteen years after graduation, Tyle…

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Episode 54: A Trip to Japan and Making Connections in the Air 1:16:39

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Send us a text In this episode, Host Tom Betti shares insights on his recent trip to Japan where he met Charlie, a purser with United Airlines, on his inbound flight to Tokyo and on his outbound flight from Osaka met United flight attendants Leslie and Lynn who both worked for Pan Am from 1977 to 1986 until the Pacific Division was sold to United. …

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When traffic lights fail: the case for a two-lane approach to assessment. With Danny Liu 40:15

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Today I'm talking with Danny Liu about assessment in the age of AI. So far, the idea of a 'traffic light' approach to assessment has been gaining traction in higher education in response to the widespread availability of generative AI. Using the traffic light metaphor, assignments are colour coded according to the level of AI use deemed to be permi…

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#065 - Trauma & PTSD with Dr. Patricia Resick 45:56

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with professor of psychiatry & trauma expert, Dr. Patricia Resick. They discuss the difference between trauma and ordinary negative events, the defining features of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), how our thoughts can keep us stuck in distress, and what helps people truly heal. For more o…

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#155 - Western Alamance High School: Class of 2010 - w/ Rajiv Dinakaran 48:17

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🎓 Cooler Conversations Presents: Western Alamance High School – Class of 2010 Cooler Conversations— “The audio culmination of Cool Stories and the Coolest People” —dives into a nostalgic, reflective, and surprisingly honest series featuring the senior superlatives of Western Alamance High School’s Class of 2010. Fifteen years after graduation, Tyle…

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Are we eroding our critical thinking? With Michael Gerlich 56:01

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Today I’m talking to Michael Gerlich about his recent study on the potential effects of AI on critical thinking. While much ink has been spilled discussing the value of the traditional essay in a post GPT landscape, much of the conversation has focused on assessment and questions of authorship. Perhaps unsurprisingly, less time has been given to th…

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#153 - Western Alamance High School: Class of 2010 - w/ Mary-Metta Ferrara 40:41

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🎓 Cooler Conversations Presents: Western Alamance High School – Class of 2010 Cooler Conversations— “The audio culmination of Cool Stories and the Coolest People” —dives into a nostalgic, reflective, and surprisingly honest series featuring the senior superlatives of Western Alamance High School’s Class of 2010. Fifteen years after graduation, Tyle…

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#152 - Western Alamance High School: Class of 2010 - w/ Zac Macaneney 37:36

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🎓 Cooler Conversations Presents: Western Alamance High School – Class of 2010 Cooler Conversations— “The audio culmination of Cool Stories and the Coolest People” —dives into a nostalgic, reflective, and surprisingly honest series featuring the senior superlatives of Western Alamance High School’s Class of 2010. Fifteen years after graduation, Tyle…

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#151 - Western Alamance High School: Class of 2010 - w/ Heath Talley 43:07

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🎓 Cooler Conversations Presents: Western Alamance High School – Class of 2010 Cooler Conversations—“The audio culmination of Cool Stories and the Coolest People”—dives into a nostalgic, reflective, and surprisingly honest series featuring the senior superlatives of Western Alamance High School’s Class of 2010. Fifteen years after graduation, Tyler …

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#150 - Western Alamance High School: Class of 2010 - w/ Kirby McSherry 35:26

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🎓 Cooler Conversations Presents: Western Alamance High School – Class of 2010 Cooler Conversations—“The audio culmination of Cool Stories and the Coolest People”—dives into a nostalgic, reflective, and surprisingly honest series featuring the senior superlatives of Western Alamance High School’s Class of 2010. Fifteen years after graduation, Tyler …