If you're angry, frustrated, or scared about the state of politics and media and looking for thoughtful, balanced discussions, this podcast is for you. About 30 minutes every few weeks. It will change your life. Outrage Overload explores the extreme polarization and political bias dominating politics and media today. We dive into the anger and outrage that drive divisions between people, distort the news, and fuel political violence. Each episode features leading scientists, researchers, aut ...
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Exploring what makes nonviolence, as Gandhi said, "the greatest power at the disposal of humankind." Interviews with activists, scholars, and news-makers, and a regular feature of nonviolence in the news from around the movement in our Nonviolence Report segment.
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Politics and Religion. We’re not supposed to talk about that, right? Wrong! We only say that nowadays because the loudest, most extreme voices have taken over the whole conversation. Well, we‘re taking some of that space back! If you’re dying for some dialogue instead of all the yelling; if you know it’s okay to have differences without having to hate each other; if you believe politics and religion are too important to let ”the screamers” drown out the rest of us and would love some engagin ...
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Welcome to Becoming Zy🧿n, I’m Zyon (he/him). Here we are talking about my journey through life dealing with Being: A business owner, artist/designer, visionary, trans guy, activist, alien and so much more. Let’s ride through life together. Instagram: @giftedyoungone Apparel Brand: ShopRUUM.com All Socials: @ruumofficial
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Welcome to the TriggerProof podcast. This is the first season of the Podcast which are audio renditions of Facebook Live Video Transmissions done for the “TriggerProof” Facebook Community. These were set up by request of our community members who wanted an opportunity to listen to insights, tools, and strategies to help heal relationship dynamics, deepen intimacy, and master the fine art of Autonomic Nervous System Regulation so that we can build resilience, heal from the past, and become ac ...
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The 2020 Network is a single-subscribe podcast channel home to multiple shows dedicated to the #cdnpoli nerd in us all. The network features smart, curious, and entertaining conversations that go deeper than the headlines. Produced at Canada 2020. Find us at canada2020.ca
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Smart, witty, and thoughtful political conversations that break from the limits of the 24-hour news cycle and the 280 character limit. Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of the history and implications of the issues that shape us and our environment, anchored in discussions about public policy, and supported by research. Open to Debate is a space for agreeable disagreement based on the belief that such exchanges are essential to the health of our democracy.
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Design a life that really matters. I’m your host, Greg McKeown, author of New York Times bestsellers "Effortless" and "Essentialism" and I’m on mission to help you advocate and negotiate your way to remarkable results without burning out. Come with me on this journey every Tuesday and Thursday as we examine the most essential areas of our lives. Learn more about my books and courses at https://GregMcKeown.com.
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In a world on fire with division, misinformation, and performative outrage, The Kindness Extremist is the calm in the chaos. Hosted by bestselling author, speaker, and CEO Shola Richards, this weekly podcast is where radical civility meets real talk. With solo episodes that are part personal story, part practical strategy, Shola goes deep on the topics no one else wants to touch—cancel culture, DEI backlash, intellectual humility, misinformation, mental health, and how to lead with empathy w ...
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Dig into the art of disagreement and the power of love with social scientist Arthur Brooks. Against the backdrop of a toxic political climate engendered by the 2016 presidential election, season one focuses on the ways we can better disagree with our friends, family, and community. The second season focuses on love: what it means to find meaning in our work, loving our country, and how to love our enemies. Produced by the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Reimagining Us is not just another conversation series—it’s a vital tool for healing divisions, designing our lives and communities for belonging, and empowering a movement of “builders.” Hosted by two distinguished leaders from the fields of psychology and equity-building, the show takes a nuanced look at the forces that fuel division and highlights actionable paths toward reconnection. As the nation navigates a post-election landscape rife with challenges, Reimagining Us offers a timely an ...
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Navigating through the layers of our being through deep, insightful soul discussions. Sharing our experiences of plant medicine, trauma, healing, faith and empowerment. Follow my journey on Instagram: @theurbanindigo
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Host Rachel Feltman, alongside leading science and tech journalists, dives into the rich world of scientific discovery in this bite-size science variety show.
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Raw, honest, and practical talk about Astrology & Spirituality. Hosted by astrologer, writer, coach, and officiant Illy Vish (Janét Jones). If you're looking to learn about Astrology and use it to have more fulfilling relationships and an overall better life, you've come to the right place! Astrologer Illy Vish is passionate about helping people heal, grow, and overcome trauma through applying astrology. She is joined by guests who have helped her on her spiritual and astrological journey.
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In this podcast we talk about how you can live in pleasure by embracing your feminine energy, finding and nurturing a deeply loving relationship and growing into the best version of yourself. My name is Lieke Selis and I will be your host guiding you on this intimate journey of self-discovery.
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Stop Toxic Partisanship (Doing Our Part): Finding Humanity in Polarized Politics & Religion
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51:54In this episode, host Corey Nathan reflects on a pivotal shift in direction for the podcast. The solo episodes of “Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin’ Each Other” will be moving toward a more practical focus—answering the question of how we engage in tough conversations about politics and religion in more productive, neighborly, human ways.…
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364. The Power of Being Shameless, Selfish, and Nosy with Jenny Wood
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1:01:40What if the only thing standing between you and the life you truly want is the courage to begin? In this episode, I speak with Jenny Wood—former Google executive and author of Wild Courage—about what it means to pursue the essential with boldness. Jenny shares how she walked away from a high-powered role to write the book she felt called to create.…
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Is Your Job Hurting You? 3 Signs It’s Time to Walk Away [Part 1]
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23:30Have you ever asked yourself, “Is this job costing me too much?” In Part 1 of this powerful two-part series, Shola Richards dives into three critical warning signs that your job may be harming you more than helping you. Drawing from personal stories, expert research, and real-life listener experiences, Shola explores how toxic work environments can…
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How to Make Gold, Flamingo Food Tornado, and Kosmos-482 Lands
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8:09Soviet-era spacecraft Kosmos-482 lands, though no one is certain where. Physicists turn lead into gold. Overdose deaths are down, in part thanks to the availability of naloxone. Flamingos make underwater food tornadoes. Chimps use leaves as a multi-tool. Recommended reading: A New, Deadly Era of Space Junk Is Dawning, and No One Is Ready https://ww…
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Standing with Ukraine: Alexander Vindman on U.S. Foreign Policy, Putin’s Threat, and the Folly of Trumpism
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1:17:26In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Alexander Vindman—retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and former Director for European Affairs on the White House National Security Council. Known for his key role in the first Trump impeachment and his deep expertise in Eastern European affairs, Vindman returns to discuss his latest book, The Folly of Realism:…
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Could Freezing Arctic Sea Ice Combat Climate Change?
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25:29The year-round sea ice in the Arctic is melting and has shrunk by nearly 40 percent over the past four decades. Geoengineering companies such as Real Ice are betting big on refreezing it. That may sound ridiculous, impractical or risky—but proponents say we have to try. The U.K. government seems to agree, investing millions into experimental approa…
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64. Our Democracy Is Fraying—Here’s How We Start Repairing It - Karissa Raskin
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37:58Why 500 Organizations Joined Forces to Bridge America’s Deepest Divides We sit down with Karissa Raskin, the new CEO of Listen First Project, a national organization leading a coalition of over 500 groups working to reduce toxic polarization and build stronger communities through connection and dialogue. Karissa shares her personal journey into the…
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How a West Texas Outbreak Threatens Measles Elimination Status
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10:00Measles was technically “eliminated” in the U.S. in 2000 thanks to high measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination rates. While prior outbreaks have made headlines, a slew of cases in West Texas is more than just newsworthy—it could cause the U.S. to lose elimination status. Associate health and medicine editor Lauren Young explains what eliminat…
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Serene Jones on Grace, Grit, and God: How Faith Can Heal a Fractured Democracy
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1:04:18In this episode, host Corey Nathan speaks with Rev. Dr. Serene Jones, President of Union Theological Seminary. As the first woman to lead the historic 180-year-old institution, Dr. Jones brings deep insight to the intersection of theology, justice, and public life. Together, they explore how Christian faith can guide us through trauma, division, an…
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The Truth About Forgiveness: Let Go Without Letting Them Off the Hook
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22:18In this episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast, Shola Richards explores one of the most misunderstood acts of emotional courage: forgiveness. Whether you’re struggling to forgive someone who hurt you, trying to heal without an apology, or facing the hardest task of all — forgiving yourself — this episode offers a path forward. Shola shares the 5…
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Sinking Cities, Waving Cuttlefish and Falling Spacecraft
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8:17A 1970s Soviet spacecraft is hurtling down from space—and no one knows where it will land. All 28 of the most populous cities in the U.S. are slowly sinking. Investments and overconsumption make the wealthiest 10 percent of the global population responsible for two thirds of climate-change-related warming. Recommended reading: Cuttlefish May Commun…
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This Podcast Was Recorded Inside a Particle Collider
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18:11We’re taking a field trip to the U.S.’s only particle collider, the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC), housed at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Staff scientist Alex Jentsch takes listeners through some basic terminology and interconnected technologies that help Brookhaven researchers probe questions about our unseen universe. The RHIC is wind…
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From the Boardroom to Town Hall: Leading with Civility with Mayor Lisa Willey Knierim
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1:05:18In this episode, host Corey Nathan reconnects with Lisa Willey Knierim—Mayor of Cranbury Township, NJ, President of 1880 Hospitality, and high school pal. Lisa shares powerful insights into the realities of small-town governance, the impact of state housing mandates, and the ripple effects of national political discourse. From boardrooms to townshi…
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BONUS - Crisis in Journalism with Michael Deas
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37:18Exploring Media Consolidation, Distrust, and the Future of News Why are major newspapers stepping back from endorsing presidential candidates? What does that say about the Fourth Estate—and its ability to hold power accountable? In this episode of Outrage Overload, David Beckemeyer is joined by journalist and educator Michael Deas, former editor at…
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Rejecting Toxic Fitness Culture with Casey Johnston
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17:56Casey Johnston is not your typical health and fitness influencer. She joins host Rachel Feltman to discuss how finding joy in strength training changed her relationship to fitness, food and body image. Johnston’s new book, A Physical Education, reflects on engaging with exercise in a balanced way. Recommended reading: You can get Johnston’s book A …
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This week on Nonviolence Radio, Stephanie and Michael speak with Joe Worthy, a nonviolence strategist who is currently developing the Strategic Nonviolence Academy, a place where those interested in being active and effective leaders can learn about the principles and methods of nonviolence. The Strategic Nonviolence Academy will empower those want…
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Beyond Outrage and Misperceptions: Building the Muscles for Democracy (with More In Common's Kate Carney)
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1:04:54In this episode, Corey Nathan sits down with Kate Carney, Deputy Director at More in Common. Kate shares her fascinating journey—from working in Congress to boating 6,000 miles around the U.S.—and how those experiences shape her work today. The conversation centers on More in Common’s new report, The Connection Opportunity, and explores how we can …
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Confronting Workplace Bullying: 3 Steps to Reclaim Your Power
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20:05Workplace bullying is more common—and more damaging—than many people realize. In this eye-opening episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast, host Shola Richards dives deep into one of the most toxic threats to organizational health: bullying on the job. Drawing insights from his book Making Work Work, Shola reveals the often-hidden signs of bullyin…
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Jupiter’s Cyclones, Amazon’s Satellites and T. rex Collagen
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9:01The congressionally mandated National Climate Assessment grinds to a halt. Amazon launches its first round of Internet satellites. The European Space Agency launches a satellite to measure the biomass of Earth’s trees. New data from NASA’s Juno spacecraft offer insights into Jupiter and Io. Claims of Tyrannosaurus rex leather are, predictably, misl…
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The Shocking Truth About Toxic Relationships And Your Mental Health
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3:20"It's just stress," he told himself as the doctor delivered the diagnosis. Anal fistula. Surgery required. Six weeks of recovery. A fistula is a painful opening in his rectum. Something has been bugging his a**. What he didn't mention to the doctor was that the symptoms appeared exactly during the peak of the worst fights he'd been having with his …
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Trump's Attack on Decency and Your Constitutional Rights: Why It's NOT Normal
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40:54In this episode, host Corey Nathan reflects on where we stand as a country several months into the current administration. With candor and conviction, Corey explores the themes of democracy, decency, and due process. Drawing from scripture, the Constitution, and commentary by thought leaders like David Brooks and Mike Madrid, this episode delivers …
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The Fungi Facing Extinction and the Conservationists Working Hard to Protect Them
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12:07Conservationists are ringing the alarm about the fungi facing extinction. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List features vulnerable pandas and endangered tortoises, but it also highlights more than 400 fungi species that are under threat. Gregory Mueller, chief scientist emeritus at the Chicago Botanic Garden and coordi…
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63. Moral Psychology and the Harm-Based Roots of Political Polarization - Sam Pratt
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29:14How Perceptions of Harm Drive Moral Outrage and Political Conflict In episode 61, we explored Outraged! with Kurt Gray, discussing the harm-based model of morality and how our perceptions of harm and victimization fuel moral outrage. But there’s so much more to uncover. In this episode, we take a deeper dive into the research behind these ideas wit…
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Griefbots Offer AI Connections with Deceased Loved Ones
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16:18Griefbots, artificial intelligence chatbots that mimic deceased loved ones, are increasingly in popularity. Researcher Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basińska reflects on what death, grief and immortality look like in the digital age. She shares insights from a project that she is leading as a AI2050 Early Career Fellow: Imaginaries of Immortality in the Age o…
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E.J. Dionne: "Come, Let Us Reason Together" | Resisting Extremism and the Path to National Healing
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1:19:18In this episode, host Corey Nathan talks with renowned journalist, scholar, and public intellectual E.J. Dionne Jr. E.J. is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, a syndicated columnist for The Washington Post, a professor at Georgetown University, and a prolific author. Together, they discuss democracy, faith, political polarization, and th…
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Emotional Regulation for a Kinder, Stronger, More Resilient You | Shola Richards
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22:34This week on The Kindness Extremist Podcast, Shola Richards takes you inside the art (and science) of emotional regulation. If you've ever felt hijacked by stress or triggered into reactions you later regret, this conversation is your blueprint for staying calm, clear, and in control. Shola breaks down powerful techniques like box breathing, diaphr…
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Scientific American in 1925: Solar Eclipses, Seances and Some Strange Inventions
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9:26We’re taking a break from our usual weekly news roundup to do a little time travel. In 1925 Scientific American covered a total solar eclipse that featured some surprising solar shadow play and a prediction about today’s eclipses. Plus, we review some long-gone sections of the magazine that tried to verify mediums and show off zany inventions! Reco…
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Wild NYC author Ryan Mandelbaum takes host Rachel Feltman through New York City’s Prospect Park to find urban wildlife. They explore the city’s many birds, surprising salamanders and unexpected urban oases. Plus, they discuss what the rules of engagement with wildlife are and how you can find wildlife in your own urban or suburban environment. Reco…
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The Unflinching Eye: McKay Coppins on Journalism, the Threats to Our Freedoms and the Power of Inquiry
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1:12:18🎙️Award-winning journalist and Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins joins us to explore the delicate intersections of politics, faith, and journalism. From shadowing Donald Trump to chronicling the political journey of Mitt Romney, McKay shares what it takes to pursue truth in turbulent times. What We Discuss: What it’s like getting rare access to T…
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When writer Stephen S. Hall was a child, he would capture snakes—much to his mother’s chagrin. Now the science journalist is returning to his early fascination In his latest book, Slither: How Nature’s Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World. The book explores our long, complicated relationship with snakes. Plus, Hall chats about humans’ and o…
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"She's just doing it for attention." "He's so arrogant." "They think they're better than everyone else." If you have ever caught yourself making these snap judgments about others, consider this: Those judgments aren't really about the other person at all. What if they're actually about the parts of yourself you've been conditioned to reject? This i…
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I Was Right About the Law, But My Delivery Was WRONG: How to Discuss Threats to Our Rights Without Being a Jerk
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26:18In this episode, host Corey Nathan shares a candid reflection about a recent encounter where he was right on the facts and the law—but completely wrong in how he presented them. Yet if we're honest with ourselves about when we make mistakes, it's a good opportunity to learn, reminding us that how we communicate is just as important as what we commu…
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Childhood Illnesses Surge, Magnetic Poles Wandered, and a Colossal Squid Is Found
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8:15Measles cases are going up—and a federal scientist has warned that case counts have probably been underreported. Another vaccine-preventable illness, whooping cough, sees a troubling increase in cases. Ancient humans found sun-protection solutions when Earth’s magnetic poles wandered. A colossal squid has been captured on video in its natural habit…
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The Art of Staying Kind in Polarizing Conversations
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22:50In this thought-provoking episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast, host Shola Richards dives deep into the art of navigating difficult and polarizing conversations with respect, compassion, and emotional intelligence. Using a relatable (and hilarious) example involving “Auntie Brenda,” Shola unpacks essential strategies to keep challenging discus…
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Have you ever noticed how a certain trigger can instantly collapse your sense of self? One moment you're confident and clear. The next – in the presence of that trigger – It’s like you get a flashback… and become a different version of yourself. Smaller. Reactive. Disconnected from your power. This pattern has a name: Incomplete individuation. And …
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From the Internet’s Beginnings to Our Understanding of Consciousness, This Editor Has Seen It All
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20:15Senior mind and brain editor Gary Stix has covered the breadth of science and technology over the past 35 years at Scientific American. He joins host Rachel Feltman to take us through the rise of the Internet and the acceleration of advancement in neuroscience that he’s covered throughout his time here. Stix retired earlier this month, and we’d lik…
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Untangling the Partisan Knot: A Balanced Look at Political News with Isaac Saul of Tangle
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1:13:36In this episode, we sit down with Isaac Saul, founder of Tangle, a widely respected, nonpartisan political newsletter. Isaac and his team bring a fresh approach to political journalism by curating multiple perspectives—right, left, and independent—on major stories of the day. Corey, a fan and avid reader of Tangle, dives deep into Isaac’s upbringin…
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*This episode contains explicit language. Listener discretion is advised* In this video, I want to talk about how we need to be intentionally spending our money and only putting our money in places that support value protect and care about us and the people we care about. For the people who claim to be allies/accomplishes need to be doing the same.…
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62. Reducing Online Outrage: What Role Can Community-Driven Algorithms Play - Paul Resnick
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35:04How Systems Like Community Notes on Twitter/X Aim to Break the Cycle of Misinformation Are social media algorithms fueling misinformation and deepening echo chambers—or can they help bridge divides? In this episode, we talk with Paul Resnick, a pioneer in recommender systems and digital trust, about how platforms curate content, the truth behind fi…
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A Disinfectant That’s More Powerful Than Bleach—And Safe for Your Skin
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14:25Hypochlorous acid is a promising disinfectant that is difficult to commercialize because it is not very shelf-stable. Senior features editor Jen Schwartz takes us through what the science of this nontoxic disinfectant is and explains why its popularity in the beauty aisle is only the beginning. Recommended reading: The Nontoxic Cleaner That Kills G…
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