Best Tim Tan Podcasts (2025)

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Classical California KDFC: Classical Music for the San Francisco Bay Area and Beyond. Talking with Bill Lueth. 36:24

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Classical Music continues to be a popular music form for all ages. San Francisco's KDFC which will soon be re-branded as Classical California along with KUSC in Los Angeles on October 27, 2025 is a key part of San Francisco's music scene.

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Smart Glasses Are Ushering In An Anti-Social World w/ Chris Gilliard 55:18

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Paris Marx is joined by Chris Gilliard to discuss how tech CEOs are pushing a new generation of AI-powered smart glasses by promising they’ll be stylish and indispensable to workers in a desperate attempt to convince us we should want their luxury surveillance gadgets. Chris Gilliard is the co-director of the Critical Internet Studies Institute and…

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Now we are here: Family Migration, Children's education and dreams of a better life. Talking with author Gabrielle Oliveira. 37:23

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Gabrielle followed the lives of 16 migrant families from Brazil, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras who have settled in the North East United States. Education for their children was a prime motivator to put up with the vagaries of the informal immigration process.

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Ep 203 Navigating community - Life in an eco village with Suzie Brown 1:05:01

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What does it really look like to live inside the dream of community? To share walls & gardens, decision-making & dinner tables — & to raise children in a village that actually lives its values? In this conversation, we sit down with Suzie Brown, long-time advocate for sustainable living & proud resident of the Narara Eco-Village. Suzie opens the ga…

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Nutrition with Sammy Barnett: Rethinking Stress, Food, and Focus 24:15

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We live in a world where it often feels like there is no time to think about what we eat, let alone how we eat it. We reach for quick fixes, fad diets, or the latest supplement promising to change everything overnight. But as Sammy from Nutrition with Sammy explains, the real problem is not always what is on the plate but how we approach food in th…

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How to Invest in AI for Your Business: Justin Massa 50:07

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AI strategist and former IDEO partner Justin Massa joins host Mina Seetharaman to help leaders cut through the hype and focus on where artificial intelligence can create the most value. He shares practical frameworks for identifying strategic opportunities, balancing automation with augmentation, and bringing AI into your organization in a way that…

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The Gilded Rage of Tech Billionaires w/ Jacob Silverman 55:01

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Paris Marx is joined by Jacob Silverman to discuss Jacob’s new book Gilded Rage, which explores the radicalization of Silicon Valley leaders, who are exerting their growing influence to shape our society for the worse. Jacob Silverman is an independent journalist and the author of Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley. Tec…

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The House of Diggs: The Rise and Fall of America's most consequential Black Congressman, Charles C. Diggs Jr. Talking with author, Professor Marion Orr. 51:52

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When do I start ? The Karl Malden Memoir. Talking to co-author Carla Malden and Shaun Chang. 1:01:39

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Karl Malden's career as an actor spanned the stage, the big screen and TV. He won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1952 for his performance in A Streetcar Named Desire. He co-authored the memoir with his daughter Carla Malden.

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Ep 202 Tim Pilgrim - Creating Wild Spaces: The Art of Natural Design & The Interplay of Landscape & Storytelling 59:00

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Today we wander into the layered world of Tim Pilgrim—a landscape architect and gardener who sees soil, water, and wildness as teachers. Tim invites us to connect with the land rather than control it, to design gardens that honour both human need and ecological integrity. Together we explore the art of observation and the quiet discipline of water …

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The Growing Divide Between MAGA and Big Tech w/ Tina Nguyen 58:26

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Paris Marx is joined by Tina Nguyen to discuss the divisions within the American far-right between the Trump administration, the wider MAGA movement, and the tech executives trying to show they’re on their side. Tina Nguyen is a senior reporter at The Verge and author of The MAGA Diaries: My Surreal Adventures Inside the Right-Wing (And How I Got O…

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Mayor Lurie's plan to upzone San Francisco faces an uphill struggle. Talking with Tim Redmond 31:34

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The plan to upzone wide swaths of San Francisco, especially on the Westside of the City faces widespread opposition. Recalled Supervisor for District 4 Joel Engardio and State Senator Scott Wiener are major proponents of the plan. What happens next ?

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The Last 100 Days: FDR at War and at Peace. Talking with author David Woolner. 1:03:10

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The last 100 days of Franklin Roosevelt's life coincided with some momentous events in US history. As WWII was drawing to a close, the Yalta Conference brought together the three Allied leaders, Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin to confront some of the thorniest issues of the day and that still loom large to this day. That conference laid the groundw…

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Ep 201 Sarah Firth - The Polyhuman Experience: Embracing Complex Curiosity as a Catalyst for Connection 1:09:30

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Today we wander into the wild tangle that is Sarah Firth’s world—a place where curiosity is currency and difference is pure gold. Sarah calls herself a polyhuman, and you’ll feel why as she opens up about neurodivergence, the grit and grace of making art, and the small, daily rituals that stitch meaning into our messy lives. This is a conversation …

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Is Tesla Still a Car Company? w/ Ed Niedermeyer 1:00:28

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Paris Marx is joined by Ed Niedermeyer to discuss the mission to turn Elon Musk into the world’s first trillionaire, Tesla’s growing interest in making robots instead of cars, and how other automakers are coming for the EV market it once dominated. Ed Niedermeyer is the author of Ludicrous and co-host of the Autonocast. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a …

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Buiding New Homes in Lagoon Valley, California. Talking with Curt Johansen. 28:32

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Lagoon Valley is a master planned community close to Vacaville, California about 65 miles NE of San Francisco. It's a new community of homes incorporating economic prosperity, environmental preservation and social responsibility. When completed by 2030 it will comprise 1000 homes.

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The San Francisco Maritime Museum. Talking with CEO Darlene Plumtree. 24:12

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The Maritime Museum along with the historic ships at Hyde Street Pier is part of the National Park that celebrates San Francisco's rich and deep maritime history. With Fleet Week coming up October 11th and 12th the Museum will be holding a viewing party at the pier to watch the Parade of Ships and the Blue Angels. Check Maritime.org website to buy …

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Ep 200 Debra Silverman - Understanding Nature Through the Four Elements & Knowing 'The Angels Aren't Having Orgasms! 1:03:06

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Summary Today we slip into a cosmic campfire chat with Debra Silverman based in Colorado—where psychology shakes hands with the stars & the four elements (wind, earth, fire and water) become our guides. Debra’s journey weaves scepticism with wonder, showing how astrology (despite its esoteric nature can actually ground us in community and help us r…

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Palantir is Thriving Under Trump w/ Caroline Haskins 49:52

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Paris Marx is joined by Caroline Haskins to discuss what Palantir actually does and the growing influence it has within the US government and many large corporations. Caroline Haskins is a staff writer at Wired. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand bet…

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Supervisor Joel Engardio loses the Recall Election. Talking with Albert Chow 25:59

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San Francisco had never recalled an incumbent Supervisor, until September 16th, 2025, when Joel Engardio lost his seat on the Board of Supervisors. Preliminary results showed that 64.6 % of the voters in District 4 voted to recall him. Early into the evening, Engardio conceded the loss, but claimed that he was on the right side of history. Albert C…

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Ep 199 Stephen Jenkinson -The Mother of a Culture, When You’re Asked to Make it "Real" 1:05:29

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In this episode, we welcome Stephen Jenkinson—writer, teacher, storyteller, and founder of the Orphan Wisdom School. Stephen is known for breaking open the marrow of language and returning it in all its poetic weight. His work on elderhood, grief, dying wise, and the making (and unmaking) of culture has touched people all over the world. His newest…

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Asked & Answered: Jennifer Lo on Bringing Futuring into Your Organization 49:24

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In this Asked & Answered episode, Jennifer Lo, IDEO's Senior Director of Design Futures, responds to community questions about how leaders can bring futuring into their organizations. From making the case for ROI, to balancing visionary leadership with grounded operators, to practical ways to get started, Jennifer shares insights on how to use futu…

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A New Economy Will Deliver Better Technology w/ Aaron Benanav 1:00:35

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Paris Marx is joined by Aaron Benanav to discuss his vision for a multi-criterial economy and how it would alter the type of technology our society creates. It’s a plan to center human experience through democratic discourse while driving true social and technological innovation. Aaron Benanav is an Assistant Professor at Cornell University and the…

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Redux Americana: Atlanticism, the US and the Third Age of Global Conflicts. Talking with Alp Sevimlisoy. 50:31

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NATO, the 76 year old defence pact of 32 countries that has weathered the Cold War, the Fall of the Berlin Wall, collapse of the USSR and liberation of Eastern Europe without firing a shot, faces new challenges: the Third Age. Renewed super power rivalry, the rise of populism and political disarray among liberal democracies, as well as European fea…

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CryptoCurrency: Unraveling investment strategies for Crypto enthusiasts. Talking with Mukarram Mawjood. 38:57

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Investing in Crypto is poised to take off since the Department of Labor has recently clarified its' ruling on cryptocurrency investing through 401k accounts. Learn what the risks and potential rewards are for this class of alternate investment are and whether it is an appropriate choice for you.

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Ep 198 Gregg Muller - Creating Climate Resilience with Community Saved Seeds! 42:17

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Lets dig into the quiet, radical world of seeds with plant breeder & seed keeper Gregg Muller. Gregg’s journey has been about more than growing food — it’s about safeguarding diversity, resilience & flavour in the face of a changing climate. From his work on the Cross Hemisphere Dwarf Tomato Project to the community breeding groups he champions, Gr…

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The Neptune Project and Sailing for Parkinsons: Talking with Skipper Tan Raffray, Bertrand Delhom and Amy Bridge. 37:46

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Can Sailing as an athletic exercise help people with Parkinsons ? Listen to the episode to learn from Bertrand, a person with Parkinsons, about his experience sailing around the world in the Ocean Globe Race in 2023/24.

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Artificial Intelligence meets Cybersecurity: Talking with Caleb Mattingly, Founder, Secure Cloud Innovations. 29:33

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Cybersecurity is all about protecting computer systems, networks and data from digital attacks. Will Artificial Intelligence reduce the power of the hackers and bad actors or enhance it ?

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Will AI Kill Your Job? w/ Brian Merchant 59:52

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Paris Marx is joined by Brian Merchant to discuss whether the AI bubble is about to burst and how bosses are deploying AI tools to kill jobs and degrade work. Brian Merchant is the author of Blood in the Machine and writes a newsletter of the same name. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with …

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Fireproofing your home during California Wildfire Season. Talking with Steve Hawks of the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. 29:05

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IBHS is the leading safety institution that establishes standards that are used in building standards particularly at risk for fire among other risks. With September and October being the peak of wildfire season in Northern California, Steve Hawks joins us to discuss improving building standards to mitigate wildfire risk.…

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Ep 197 Angela Clifford - Long Term Thinking in a Short-Term World, Empowering Food Citizens for Change 55:41

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Today we’re pulling up a chair with Angela Clifford — farmer, food activist & founder of Eat New Zealand — to talk about the stuff that really matters: food, culture, community & the future our kids will inherit. Together we wander through big ideas & very real feelings — from the responsibility of feeding a nation to the grief & hope that come wit…

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How China’s Renewable Push Upends Geopolitics w/ Kate Mackenzie & Tim Sahay 1:01:19

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Paris Marx is joined by Kate Mackenzie and Tim Sahay to discuss the geopolitics behind China’s investments in green tech and electrification, and how it presents the prospect of a new development model based on renewables instead of fossil fuels. Kate Mackenzie is an adjunct fellow at Macquarie University. Tim Sahay is co-director of the Net Zero I…

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How to Think Like a Futurist: Jennifer Lo 41:08

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What does it mean to think like a futurist—and why should every leader learn how? In this episode of the Creative Confidence Podcast, Jennifer Lo, Senior Director of Design Futures at IDEO, shares how futuring can help leaders navigate uncertainty, build resilient strategies, and shape the future they want to see. Learn how to spot signals, expand …

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Ep 196 Jaclyn Crupi - Getting messy outside for birds, bees & butterflies (+ anything else that wants to move in!) 55:52

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Spring is peeking through here in Southern Australia, and today we’re heading into the garden — but not just for veggies. We’re going a little wild for the birds, bees, and butterflies. Our guest, Jaclyn Crupi, lifelong gardener and many times author, grew up with her nonna and nonno’s hands-in-the-dirt wisdom. These days, she’s transformed her pat…

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Why Countries Must Fight For Digital Sovereignty w/ Cecilia Rikap 59:38

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Paris Marx is joined by Cecilia Rikap to discuss how countries’ dependence on US tech companies is harming them and why they need to get serious about digital sovereignty. Cecilia Rikap is Associate Professor in Economics at University College London and Head of Research at the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose. Tech Won’t Save Us offers …

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Playback: Talking with author Carla Malden. 44:09

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Carla Malden is an accomplished screen writer, novelist and memoirist. Among her literary works is the memoir "When do I Start", which she co-authored with her father, Academy award winning actor Karl Malden.

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Ep 195 Jade Miles - Building Small Circles & Shared Rituals To Change the World 1:02:51

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It’s about time Jade Miles takes the mic so we can pick her brain and her heart about ‘huddling’ for the future of all! We chat about what is our ecological work to do, our soul work to do as we come together in all kinds of communities. We decolonise our minds by moving into our hearts: away from extraction and spectacle, toward opulence of the or…

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Will the Pope Be An Ally Against AI? w/ Paolo Benanti 56:22

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Paris Marx is joined by Paolo Benanti to discuss what Pope Leo XIV’s statements on AI, the publications under Pope Francis, and the ethics of AI from a theological perspective. Paolo Benanti is an author, academic, and priest. He teaches at the Pontifical Gregorian University and was an advisor to Pope Francis on artificial intelligence and technol…

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HRadiO: The ins and outs of a transformational reopening as told by Grand Hyatt Singapore's GM, Tim Parr 19:32

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Welcome to this edition of HRadiO! This episode brings us inside the world of hospitality, where care, culture, and consistency take centre stage. We’re shining the spotlight on Grand Hyatt Singapore — a hotel that’s not just reopening its iconic Grand Wing soon, but also leveraging this as an opportunity to reaffirm its five-decade legacy of being…

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Artificial Intelligence meets Cybersecurity: a marriage made in heaven or hell ? Talking with Andrew Reddie. 45:59

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Artificial Intelligence is shaping the future of Cybersecurity. Risk = Threat x Vulnerability x Consequence

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Asked & Answered: Catherine Connors on Storytelling for Leaders, Scale, and the Future of Narrative 38:19

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In this bonus episode of the Creative Confidence Podcast, storyteller and strategist Catherine Connors returns to answer top questions from our IDEO U community. We explore what it really means to lead with story—beyond frameworks and formats—and how storytelling can be used to build culture, scale ideas, and drive meaningful change.Catherine share…

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Ep 194 Tanned Hides, Bark Brews & the Wild Within - Will & Eva from Wild Beings 59:29

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Ever wondered what lines a deer’s stomach? Or how to turn bark into tincture—or tea into a gateway to your primal self? Meet Will and Eva: barefoot, leather-clad rewilders who traded ‘normal’ for firelight, foraging, and full-blown nature immersion. I first met them in a smoky tent at the Off Grid Living Festival—tea in hand, bird calls in the air,…

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How Blockchain Technology Is Reshaping Fundraising With DigiDonate 27:12

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Donating money should feel good. But too often, it leaves people wondering: Where did my money actually go? That uncertainty combined with high overheads and vague updates is exactly what led Simon “Siim” Konks and Erika Wagner to build DigiDonate, a blockchain-based fundraising platform designed to restore trust. In this episode of Business Built …

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What Google Zero Means for Journalism w/ Matt Pearce 1:01:21

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Paris Marx is joined by Matt Pearce to discuss how Google’s use of generative AI is sending far less traffic to all manner of websites, but especially news publications, and what that might mean for the future of journalism. Matt Pearce is Director of Policy at Rebuild Local News and a former reporter at the Los Angeles Times. Tech Won’t Save Us of…

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Talking with World Business Academy CEO Rinaldo Brutoco 37:18

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Rinaldo discusses the potential impact of tariffs on the corporate sector and the need to revamp the insurance industry before it collapses.

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Commune, a documentary film. Talking with Jonathan Berman and Christian Ettinger. 36:57

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The Black Bear Ranch was established as a commune in Summer 1968 by a group of young men and women from San Francisco. Located 318 miles North East of San Francisco in remote Siskyou County on 80 acres, it still exists. The re-mastered 2005 film was re-released in Summer 2025.

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Podcasting 101 - Making a successful podcast - A tale of two podcasts. Talking with Shaun Chang of The Hill Place Movie and TV Blog. 53:50

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Shaun highlights two podcasts Still the Place and We are Knot Done Yet that feature actresses who starred in Melrose Place and Knots Landing respectively, reminiscing about the shows. But the styles of the two podcasts are in stark contrast with lessons for making a successful show.

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Speaking Up, Standing Strong: Confronting Anti-Semitism together. In conversation with Oleg Ivanov, Executive Director Stand with Us, Northern California. 56:59

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Chabad of the Neighborhood, West Portal Avenue, San Francisco welcomed a live podcast discussion about Anti-Semitism at the historic Empire Theater, the home of Chabad of the Neighborhood. Rabbi Mendel Levin and Devorie Levin were our hosts for the evening.

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Trump’s Crypto Profiteering Is Worse Than You Think w/ Jacob Silverman 1:00:12

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Paris Marx is joined by Jacob Silverman to discuss Sequoia partner Shaun Maguire’s Islamophobic attack on Zohran Mamdani, what it tells us about the state of tech’s politics, and how Donald Trump is enriching himself through crypto scams. Jacob Silverman is a journalist and the author of the forthcoming book Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicaliz…

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The Comeback. The 2024 Elections and American Politics. Talking with co-author Jack Pitney. 41:55

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The 2024 campaign and in particular the 57 days between Biden's disastrous debate June 27th and Harris' formal acceptance of the Democratic Nomination August 23 was one of the most tumultuous and consequential periods in modern Presidential history. The Comeback relates Donald Trump's unlikely return to the White House.…