Best Alan Mandel Podcasts (2026)

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We're Pressing Pause. Thank You For Growing With Us 1:32

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14d ago1:32

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After more than four years of meaningful conversations, In Her Ellement is taking a pause. We’re so grateful to everyone who listened, shared, and grew with us. While we reflect on what comes next, we invite you to explore other BCG podcasts—like Imagine This, a show that helps leaders think about possible futures for our world and their businesses…

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The Hardest Pivot I Ever Made, with Spencer Stuart’s Lisa Caswell 29:47

2M ago29:47

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What happens when the support you need comes from someone you least expect? For Lisa Caswell, that moment came with an invitation to a surprise meeting halfway across the world. Today, Lisa is a Partner at Spencer Stuart, where she helps companies attract top Silicon Valley talent. She’s also a former CEO of eMeter, which was acquired by Siemens, a…

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The Power of Seeking Discomfort with Prudential’s Carolynn Smith 24:53

3M ago24:53

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What happens when you’re suddenly asked to lead the very people who used to be your peers? For Carolynn Smith, that moment came with her first big promotion. It taught her lessons about courage, discomfort, and how leadership often begins by stepping into the unknown. Today, Carolynn is Head of U.S. Service and Enterprise Process Excellence at Prud…

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Throwback: Role Modelling Vulnerability with Kensho’s Bhavesh Dayalji 25:46

3M ago25:46

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What does allyship look like when you’re leading a company? For Bhavesh Dayalji, it often means being honest about the challenges of balancing work and family, and choosing to show up as a husband and father first. This is a throwback episode, but Bhavesh’s reflections on leadership and allyship remain just as powerful today. Bhavesh shares how vul…

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Throwback: Eclectic Career Paths with Google’s Hayete Gallot 29:35

4M ago29:35

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While we’re busy working on new episodes, we wanted to revisit one of our favorite conversations from Season 3. When we first spoke with Hayete Gallott, she was Corporate Vice President at Microsoft. Today, she is President of Customer Experience at Google. We thought this was a meaningful opportunity to revisit her reflections on career choices, c…

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Building with Purpose with Across AI’s Nilou Salehi 24:55

4M ago24:55

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We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** What does it look like to pivot while staying true to your purpose? For Nilou Salehi, it meant putting her professorship role at UC Berkeley on pause to co-found Across AI,…

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Throwback: Shaping the Future of Leadership with Praxis Lab’s Elise Smith 26:21

5M ago26:21

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We’ll be back soon with a new episode. In the meantime, enjoy this throwback conversation with Elise Smith, Co-founder and CEO of Praxis Labs. Earlier this month, Praxis Labs was acquired—marking a major milestone in the company’s journey. This episode offers a look at the vision and values that helped get it there. What makes a great manager in to…

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When Feedback and Data Fuels Creativity, with Angela Morgenstern 25:59

5M ago25:59

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We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** What do you do when the data doesn’t give you a clear answer—but the decision can’t wait? For Angela Morgenstern, that moment came early in her tenure at Netflix. It offere…

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Training for Change in the Age of AI, with Microsoft’s Miki Tsusaka 26:24

6M ago26:24

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We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** What do you do when a dream opportunity arrives at an inopportune time? For Miki Tsusaka, it called for some tough conversations with the people she trusted most. This epis…

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What A Global Financial Crisis Taught Me, With Citi’s Sophia Bantanidis 25:33

6M ago25:33

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We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** What do you do when your job drops you into the center of a global financial crisis? That’s where Sophia Bantanidis found herself – helping craft post-crisis banking reform…

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The Power of Hope in High-Stakes Leadership with BCG’s Kirsten Rulf 26:50

7M ago26:50

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We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** What can ancient Greek myths teach us about modern leadership? Kirsten Rulf has spent her career at the intersection of tech, policy, and public service. In this episode, K…

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Discovering Your Leadership Style with WEX’s Karen Stroup 27:04

7M ago27:04

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We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** What happens when you bring startup lessons into the C-suite? This episode kicks off our mini series called Builders, where we talk with founders, product managers, and dig…

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Driving National-Scale Innovation with Pritha Mehra 27:01

8M ago27:01

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We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** Pritha Mehra is the Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President of the U.S. Postal Service, where she leads the digital transformation of a network that delivers…

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Steering Innovation Through Change with Coupa’s Leagh Turner 31:19

8M ago31:19

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We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** How do today’s business leaders balance performance with empathy in a changing world? Leagh Turner is the CEO of Coupa, a business spend management platform that manages tr…

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Driving Innovation Through Open Source with Amazon’s Nithya Ruff 30:49

9M ago30:49

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We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** Could open source be the key to building trustworthy AI? Nithya is Director of Amazon’s Open Source Program Office and also Chair of the Linux Foundation. With more than 30…

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New Horizons & New Frontiers: Dr. Alan Stern on Space, Science & the Next Giant Leap 59:20

9M ago59:20

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Join host Dr. Peter Grossman on an interstellar journey with Dr. Alan Stern, a trailblazer in space exploration! In this episode of Beauty and the BS No Boundaries, we delve into Dr. Stern's incredible contributions to our understanding of the cosmos, his advocacy for civilian space travel, and the potential for future space settlements. As the pri…

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AI & Ethics: Navigating the Moral Maze with Dr. Reid Blackman 1:00:54

9M ago1:00:54

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Explore the intriguing intersection of artificial intelligence and ethics with Dr. Reid Blackman, a renowned ethicist and philosopher. In this episode, host Dr. Peter Grossman has a conversation with Dr. Blackman on how AI is reshaping our culture today and what it means for the future. Discover Dr. Blackman's journey from philosophy to becoming an…

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Shaping the Future of Leadership with Praxis Lab’s Elise Smith 25:50

9M ago25:50

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What makes a great manager in today’s workplace? And how can AI help companies develop better leaders? Elise Smith is the co-founder and CEO of Praxis Labs, a startup using AI-powered immersive learning to train leaders at some of the world’s biggest companies. Praxis is shaping the future of workplace learning with clients like Google, Amazon, and…

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Beyond Biology: How Tech is Rewriting Human Evolution with Zoltan Istvan 1:00:24

9M ago1:00:24

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Dive into the future with visionary Zoltan Istvan as he explores the possibilities of transhumanism! In this episode, host Dr. Peter Grossman helps unravel the concept of transhumanism—envisioning a world where humans transcend limitations through technology. From robotic limbs to AI advancements, discover what it means to be on science's cutting e…

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The Power of Saying Yes and Embracing Authenticity: A Chat with Comedian Howie Mandel 1:15:53

9M ago1:15:53

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Discover how chasing dreams and embracing spontaneity can lead to unexpected success. In this episode, host Dr. Peter Grossman is welcomed into his guest's studio as he engages in an insightful conversation with comedian (and neighbor) Howie Mandel. Howie shares his personal experience about the power of saying "yes" and the importance of persisten…

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Special: Investing in a Better World with Cynthia Salicrup & Sandra Carrillo 33:39

10M ago33:39

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Here at In Her Ellement, we celebrate women leaders in business and tech all year long—not just on International Women’s Day. That’s why we’re excited to share an episode from our friends at Fintech Files, featuring insights from two women driving change in the fintech industry. In this special episode of Fintech Files, Cynthia Salicrup and Sandra …

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A Conversation with Jay Leno 1:19:09

10M ago1:19:09

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On the season premiere of Beauty and the BS - No Boundaries, join Dr. Peter Grossman as he expands his content beyond cosmetic surgery - way beyond! Ever wonder how comedy legends find their footing in the industry? Dive into this episode as we explore the fascinating journey of comic legend, Jay Leno. Jay grew up outside Boston, navigated a dyslex…

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Navigating Career Pivots and Grit with Milo’s Avni Patel Thompson 26:18

10M ago26:18

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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assis…

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Navigating Women's Health Tech with Journalist Marina Gerner 27:48

10M ago27:48

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Marina Gerner is an award-winning financial journalist and author. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Commerce & Culture at NYU Stern. In her new book, The Vagina Business, she explores the innovations shaping women’s health and the forces that have held the field back. In this episode, Marina shares some of the biggest success stories in health t…

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Driving Change with Magnify Ventures’ Pam Kostka 31:16

11M ago31:16

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What does it take to drive meaningful change in venture capital? Pam Kostka is an executive in residence at Magnify Ventures, a VC firm focused on transforming the care economy. She was also the founding CEO of All Raise, an organization dedicated to increasing representation of female and non-binary founders and investors. In this episode, Pam tal…

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Unlocking your superpower with Starshot Capital’s Zoe Samuel 25:26

11M ago25:26

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What would a career pivot reveal about your greatest strength? Zoe Samuel is a Venture Partner at Starshot Capital, where she supports climate-focused startups. Zoe traveled a unique path to get here, moving from a career as a writer and producer to becoming a co-founder at Anthropocene, Google’s largest internal climate solutions community. Today,…

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Bob Roberts (with Adam Scott) 57:04

11M ago57:04

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We've got a bonus installment of the Film Fest—with special guest Adam Scott! In addition to his work on Severance, Parks & Recreation, Party Down, and so much more, he's just a genuinely thoughtful and kind person, so we are thrilled to have him back on the podcast. We're discussing the 1992 film Bob Roberts, a satirical mockumentary by Tim Robbin…

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Bringing Your Whole Self to Work with Port of Rotterdam’s Saskia Mureau 21:38

12M ago21:38

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People want to feel supported and safe at work – and inspired to innovate. What can people working at large corporations do to create this kind of environment? Saskia Mureau is the Director of Customer Digital at the Port of Rotterdam where she is harnessing digital systems to reduce emissions. She is passionate about creating inclusive workplaces …

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Throwback: Being Courageous with Element Bioscience’s Molly He 23:19

1y ago23:19

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Join us for this special episode from Season 3 with Molly He, CEO and Co-founder of Element Biosciences. Many expert women decide to take the plunge into entrepreneurship - but what are the realities of this decision? For Molly He, it was never her dream, but something she saw as a means of pushing the groundbreaking scientific work she was doing f…

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Throwback: Persistence and Bravery with Advent International’s Jaimee Michaud 23:16

1y ago23:16

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Join us for this throwback episode from Season 3 with Jaimee Michaud, Head of Portfolio Digital at Advent International, a global private equity firm. Making career decisions driven by fear can lead us astray. Instead, we need to be courageous and persistent, seizing new opportunities as they arise. This is the wisdom shared by today's guest, Jaime…

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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington 50:33

1y ago50:33

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We're trying to savor the Capra-esque quality of this experience by wrapping up with Mr. Smith. Supplemental materials: James Taylor - You've Got a Friend Mr Deeds Goes to Town trailer Sokovia Accords debate from Captain America: Civil War Thank you so much for joining us again for this series! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choic…

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Dave 49:33

1y ago49:33

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Starring Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, and Kevin Kline. This one was a Patreon subscriber pick! Additional materials: an article about the making of Dave Kevin Kline plays Mr. Fischoeder in Bob's Burgers "clever" as an insult in Fight Club Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Joshua Malina & Hrishikesh Hirway

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Finding Meaning with Former CSO of IKEA Pia Heidenmark Cook 25:10

1y ago25:10

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Young professionals are increasingly seeking meaning in their careers—but what does that look like in practice? Pia Heidenmark Cook, former Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA, believes finding purpose in any type of work is possible. However, she acknowledges that working in fields as impactful as sustainability can sometimes lead to burnout. In …

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The Candidate 53:23

1y ago53:23

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Is The Candidate, in fact, the anti-West Wing? A political story that ends not with a bang, but with a question of existential dread. Interview with screenwriter Jeremy Larner in Brooklyn Magazine The trailer for Downhill Racer (1969) Jerry Seinfeld on Letterman: "You're rooting for clothes." Let us know what you thought of the film! Learn about yo…

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A Face In The Crowd 51:45

1y ago51:45

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Did this movie predict Trump back in 1957? We discuss the film debut of Andy Griffith in a role so dark, anyone who knows the Andy Griffith show might experience some uncomfortable dissonance. Some goodies that came up in our conversation: The dance of joy from "Perfect Strangers" This essay about the film on the Criterion website Albert Brooks and…

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Calculated Risk with Neythri.org’s Mythili Sankaran 28:20

1y ago28:20

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So many women in their early careers have an aversion to risk. How can they harness their confidence and begin building their risk profile? In this episode, Suchi sits down with Mythili Sankaran, CEO and co-founder of Neythri.org, a global community of professional South Asian women and the founding managing partner of the Neythri Futures Fund, a u…

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Network 59:33

1y ago59:33

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This week, we dive deeper into the role of the fourth estate, as we discuss Network, the Oscar-winning film that was meant to be a wild satire at the time it was released, but ended up uncannily predicting the future. Some additional reading material: Mad As Hell, Dave Itzkoff's book about Network Directors' Guild of America post about Sidney Lumet…

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Bulworth 1:00:36

1y ago1:00:36

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This week, we're discussing the 1998 film Bulworth, which features a rapping Warren Beatty, a young Josh Malina, a few problematic moments, and some wonderful and strange ones, too. For a real treat, watch the music video for Ghetto Supastar, which also features a young Josh Malina! What did you think of Bulworth? Join the conversation over on our …

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What are the Most Important Issues Affecting Women in the Workplace? 29:32

1y ago29:32

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In this episode of In Her Element, hosts Suchi Srinivasan and Kamila Rakimova kick off season four by reflecting on the key themes and discussions from season three. They dive into issues shaping the workplace today, including economic volatility, the impact of AI on jobs, return-to-office mandates, and the status of diversity, equity, and inclusio…

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Judas and the Black Messiah 50:40

1y ago50:40

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What's more terrifying in Martin Sheen's depiction of J. Edgar Hoover—the racism, or the makeup?! We discuss ALL the important aspects of this cat-and-mouse thriller, which was nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture, and won two: Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Daniel Kaluuya. For additional viewing: The Lucas Brothers Willi…

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Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb 48:43

1y ago48:43

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This week, we're discussing the hilarious — and terrifying—Dr Strangelove. A few goodies: An interview with title designer Pablo Ferro "Are We the Baddies?" from That Mitchell and Webb Look George C Scott side-by-side with Tim Robinson (from I Think You Should Leave) Let us know what you thought of the film, on a scale of 1–10 precious bodily fluid…

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Welcome to Season 4 of In Her Ellement! 2:06

1y ago2:06

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In the last season of In Her Ellement, we took a deep dive into the world of AI. We also looked at the role of women in venture capital, startups, and entrepreneurship. On this season we’re shaking things up again. As we launch Season 4, we want to reflect on the current work environment. There are so many topics affecting this context in the news:…

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In the Loop 47:12

1y ago47:12

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This week, we're discussing the razor-sharp dialogue and side-splitting comedy of In the Loop (2009), one the greatest political satires. Here are footnotes for some of the stuff outside of the film that came up in the conversation: A tiny clip from the unaired pilot of "Legally Mad" The stateroom scene from the Marx Brothers' "A Night at the Opera…

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The American President 1:02:36

1y ago1:02:36

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It's the first installment of the Political Film Fest, and we've got: Martin Sheen in the oval office! "What is the virtue of a proportional response?" The GDC! There are so many familiar elements in The American President, and yet, the film feels dramatically different from The West Wing (and at times, comedically different). It's our first episod…

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Throwback: Falling in Love with the Problem with Qunomedical’s Dr. Sophie Chung 19:32

1y ago19:32

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In this special episode, we’re taking you back to Season 2 for Corin Line’s conversation with Dr. Sophie Chung, Founder and CEO of Qunomedical an organization that helps patients navigate often complicated healthcare systems to get the treatment they need. Sophie may have started on the path to cardiology, but she decided to pivot into management c…