Best Amir Scott Podcasts (2025)

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Georgia’s Burt Jones finally enters 2026 gubernatorial race; Resigning Atlanta City Councilmember Amir Farokhi talks highs & lows; Atlanta City Council passes “smart surfaces" roof policy 51:12

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The number of candidates entering the 2026 Georgia gubernatorial race continues to grow. On Tuesday, Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones officially announced his candidacy. Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst Fred Hicks shares insights on the race so far. Plus, after 8 years, it’s a new chapter for Atlanta City Councilmember Amir Farokhi. Farokh…

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City of Atlanta, housing justice advocates & community groups partner to clear Old Wheat Street encampment 49:05

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This week, a coalition of community groups, housing justice advocates and the City of Atlanta partnered to clear the Old Wheat Street encampment. It’s an initiative that’s been in the works for months. A total of 30 people were placed in temporary stable housing. The move comes months after Cornelius Taylor died in the area, when city workers broug…

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Upcoming Families First nationwide rally against Trump policies and federal cuts; Atlanta’s Shawn Rashid on racing toward Formula 1 50:15

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In response to the current political climate, various organizations across the country will gather on July 26 for Families First: A 50-State Day of Peaceful Action. The initiative aims to unite organizations that oppose President Trump's tax and spending cuts. Joel Payne, the chief communications officer for MoveOn, talked more about the upcoming e…

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DANNY HAMPSON EPISODE 10 - BONIFAY BANTER 2:32:21

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Episode 10 with DANNY HAMPSON – From the Keys to Wakeskating pioneer On this episode of The Bonifay Banter, we sit down with Hampson — a Florida Keys native and wakeskate pioneer who helped shape the sport from a young age. Signed to the legendary Cassette team early on and raised under the wings of icons like Thomas Horrell and Aaron Reed, Hampson…

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Analysis of Supreme Court’s ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor; Remembering the power of Nikki Giovanni’s words 52:22

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The Mahmoud v. Taylor case has sparked debate about the balance between parental religious freedom, the authority of school boards to establish curricula and the constitutional rights of children. In the case, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a group of parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, have the right to opt their children out of classroom r…

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Distilling Transformers and Diffusion Models for Robust Edge Use Cases with Fatih Porikli - #738 1:00:29

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Today, we're joined by Fatih Porikli, senior director of technology at Qualcomm AI Research for an in-depth look at several of Qualcomm's accepted papers and demos featured at this year’s CVPR conference. We start with “DiMA: Distilling Multi-modal Large Language Models for Autonomous Driving,” an end-to-end autonomous driving system that incorpora…

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What is the Stock Market? Elio D'Amato Classic Episode! 44:32

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In this episode I'm joined by Elio D'Amato from to unravel the mysteries of investing and ask the fundamental questions: What is a stock market? Why does it exist? And how can you, as an investor, navigate its complexities? I've had a busy couple of weeks and was running out of feed for the hungry podcast beast. This is a repeat episode from Octobe…

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Episode 24: Dylan Pichulik - Chief Executive Officer at XL Real Property Management 47:14

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Frances Katzen sets out to demystify the world of property management and tackle the stigma that often surrounds it. In this exclusive conversation with Dylan Pichulik, CEO of XL Real Property Management, they explore the true value proposition of effective property management. From navigating day-to-day operations to managing costs and expectation…

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460: Capcom Spolight Delight 1:14:41

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The crew discuss news from Capcom Spotlight and Randy Pitchford consistently finding the rake. Tweet Us: x.com/MYCONTROLISSUES | Skeet Us: bsky.app/profile/controlissuespod.bsky.social | Comment\Question\Mail Bag: [email protected] Control Issues

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‘Closer Look’ listeners and local grill master share summer grilling tips 52:32

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Friday marks the Fourth of July. People across the Peach State are gearing up for Independence Day celebrations, including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Peachtree Road Race. Ahead of the holiday weekend, on Thursday’s special edition of “Closer Look,” host Rose Scott, along with producer Daniel Rayzel, and engineer and grill master Sawyer Vand…

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Bonifay Banter Ep. 09 – Scott Byerly: The King of Style 1:56:30

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e This one’s legendary. The king himself, Scott Byerly, is in the studio—and we’re beyond honored to sit down with the most influential wakeboarder of all time. From inventing iconic tricks like the Pete Rose, Fat Chance, and Tantrum to Blind, to the legendary trips and sessions with Parks Bonifay, we dive into it all. We talk through: • The storie…

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GSU law professor analysis on high court’s LGBTQ schoolbooks opt-out case; Atlanta Stitch project still possible amid federal funding concerns 48:28

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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a group of parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, granting them the right to opt their children out of classroom readings that include LGBTQ themes, based on religious objections. Tanya Monique Washington, a professor at the Center for Access to Justice and the Marjorie F. Knowles Chair in Law at Georgi…

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All-Weather Portfolio - Rudi Filapek-Vandyck | FNArena 44:38

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In this episode I'm joined by Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, the editor of FN Arena Investing Newsletter, to talk deep market insights, his All-Weather Model Portfolio and the strategies that have shaped his approach to investing in quality growth stocks. Rudi shared his journey, lessons learned, and why he’s challenging the traditional value investing narr…

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Chamblee Police Department launches LGBT Liaison Program; Marietta teen selected for Team USA’s Under-19 volleyball division; Analysis: Is there a Democratic Socialist movement in Georgia? 49:20

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The Chamblee Police Department recently launched its LGBT Liaison Program. Officer Brandon White, who serves as the department’s first-ever LGBT Liaison, discusses how the new initiative will strengthen community trust and engagement within the Chamblee LGBTQ+ community. Plus, Kari Knotts, a 14-year-old volleyball player from Marietta, Georgia, dis…

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Optimize Your Photography Workflow with Creative Travel Tips with Zac Wolf 42:34

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Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes. Discover the secrets to mastering your photography workflow while traveling. Join Scott Wyden Kivowitz and Zac Wolf as they share exclusive tips and tricks from the photography world. Zac Wolf is a seasoned wedding photographer who began his journey shooting punk ro…

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Law professors analyze SCOTUS ruling that could impact birthright citizenship 37:31

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s Friday ruling limits the use of nationwide injunctions. However, the justices did not decide whether President Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship is lawful. The long-term fate of the order remains uncertain — though Trump is still calling the decision a win. Rose talks with Georgia State University consti…

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Steven Boland - Acrow Limited (ASX:ACF) 32:53

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🚧💡 Get an inside look at Acrow Limited's innovative approach to Formwork, Scaffolding and Industrial Access. CEO Steven Boland discusses their growth, engineering expertise, and exciting projects on the horizon. Watch on YouTube The guest or company has contributed to the cost of production of this episode. Level up your investing with Sharesight, …

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Nikole Hannah-Jones on the creation of The 1619 Project; Remembering Atlanta’s first Black mayor Maynard Jackson 50:57

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Throughout the month of June, “Closer Look” has spotlighted Juneteenth-related conversations. On Friday, show host Rose Scott concludes the series, revisiting her 2024 conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter behind the groundbreaking The 1619 Project for The New York Times Magazine. During the conversation that to…

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Advocates remain hopeful for Georgia man detained by ICE; Award-winning host Lois Reitzes reflects on 45-year radio career at WABE 50:17

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Rodney Taylor has built a life in the United States. He works as a barber in Snellville, Georgia. According to his fiancée, Mildred Pierre, Taylor, he’s a double amputee and lives with several long-term medical conditions. She also says he has documentation for a current green card application. Despite this, Taylor was detained by U.S. Immigration …

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GAVIN & TRENT STUCKEY EPISODE 8 - BONIFAY BANTER 1:57:43

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Bonifay Banter Ep. 08 — Trent & Gavin Stuckey | True Brothers Banter In this epic episode of Bonifay Banter, we sit down with the back-to-back Riders of the Year — Trent (2023) and Gavin Stuckey (2024). This is a raw and honest brother-to-brother conversation, covering what it’s like to sit at the top of the cable wakeboarding world and how they’ve…

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Trump cuts hit for-profit businesses working with nonprofits; WABE environmental reporter breaks down controversial Okefenokee mining project 49:53

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The Lola, a women-led co-working space in Atlanta, may be forced to shut down. Dana Xavier Dojnik, CEO of The Lola, and Sagdrina Brown Jalal, the CEO of Atlanta Leadership Consultant and founder of the Legacy Leadership Program, talk with Rose about how federal funding cuts are impacting for-profit businesses that support nonprofit organizations. T…

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Attack the Ball Not Your Wealth - Slava Platkov | Dimensional Fund Advisors 39:01

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I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Slava Platkov, Senior Portfolio Manager and Vice President at Dimensional Fund Advisors’ Sydney office to talk about his journey from Ukraine to Australia, his semi-professional football days, and to explain factor-based investing. Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/slava-pla…

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Clayton State to host its annual Social Mobility Summit; Atlanta Journal-Constitution appoints new opinion editor 50:44

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A major aspect of Clayton State University’s mission is social mobility. Tied to the mission is the university’s annual Social Mobility Summit. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 25. Its lineup includes panels, workshops, and discussions exploring key factors influencing social mobility—and how higher education can be a powerful driver of ch…

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Building the Internet of Agents with Vijoy Pandey - #737 56:13

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Today, we're joined by Vijoy Pandey, SVP and general manager at Outshift by Cisco to discuss a foundational challenge for the enterprise: how do we make specialized agents from different vendors collaborate effectively? As companies like Salesforce, Workday, and Microsoft all develop their own agentic systems, integrating them creates a complex, pr…

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459: XBOX's Play To Embrace Steam, Epic, GOG 1:26:56

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The crew agrees the delay for Marathon was vital while the trolls think a delay means it’s dead on arrival. Ehhhhnnngh! Tweet Us: x.com/MYCONTROLISSUES | Skeet Us: bsky.app/profile/controlissuespod.bsky.social | Comment\Question\Mail Bag: [email protected] Control Issues

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NEAN nonprofit expands environmental justice efforts to Atlanta 27:44

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The National Environmental Action Network (NEAN) is working to promote environmental justice. The Virginia-based nonprofit is expanding its efforts to educate the public about the health impacts of toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, polychlorinated biphenyls, heavy metals and synthetic pesticides. Lewis Brown, the CEO and founder of NEAN, tal…

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SHANE & PARKS BONIFAY EPISODE 7 1:14:12

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SHANE & PARKS BONIFAY EPISODE 7 – Just the Bros: Parks & Shane Catch Up No guest, no filter—just the Bonifay brothers doing what they do best: bantering. In Episode 007, Parks and Shane catch up on life and swap stories from the road. From doing jury duty and nearly getting stuck in Australia, to Parks's take on the Kelly Slater Surf Ranch, this on…

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Closer Look Juneteenth Special: Natural Gifts 54:36

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“Closer Look” returns with our annual Juneteenth event, recorded live at Hammonds House Museum in the West End neighborhood of Atlanta. This year, host Rose Scott speaks with panelists on the theme of "Natural Gifts: Honoring the Contributions of Enslaved Africans and Black Americans, Pre-Civil War to Present." Guests include: Kuumba storyteller Dr…

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What Every Destination Photographer Needs to Hear Right Now with Ana Pastoria 43:10

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Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes. Ever wondered how a destination wedding photographer does it all, jet-setting, shooting, and still finding time for naps and puppy cuddles? This episode of Workflows spills the (greasy) bacon on backup strategies, keeping your sanity (and creativity), and the real-l…

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Hedge Fund Strategies for Beginners - Bob Elliott | Unlimited Funds 40:04

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In this episode I'm joined by Bob Elliott the co-founder and CEO of Unlimited Funds, for an eye-opening exploration of hedge funds and their role in modern investing. With years of experience as a macro investor at Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Associates, Bob brings a wealth of knowledge, breaking down complex concepts into actionable insights for inves…

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LLMs for Equities Feature Forecasting at Two Sigma with Ben Wellington - #736 59:31

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Today, we're joined by Ben Wellington, deputy head of feature forecasting at Two Sigma. We dig into the team’s end-to-end approach to leveraging AI in equities feature forecasting, covering how they identify and create features, collect and quantify historical data, and build predictive models to forecast market behavior and asset prices for tradin…

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New report reviews aftermath of 2020 racial justice protests; ICE seeks tenant records from property managers 49:31

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The National Urban League has released a new report highlighting both the strides and the setbacks in local and federal policy reform in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in 2020. NUL President and CEO Marc Morial joins “Closer Look” to discuss “George Floyd Five Years Later: Was It a Moment or a Movement?” Also, ICE is now serving administrat…

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Feedback Friday: Listeners share concerns about AI and ethics 50:46

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A recent opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal made a straightforward claim with its headline: “AI Is Learning to Escape Human Control.” The author, AE Studio CEO Judd Rosenblatt, cites reported incidents of artificial intelligence models disobeying orders to shut down and even blackmailing a human engineer. But others in the industry say Rosenb…

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Equine therapy nonprofit benefits humans and horses; Atlantans flock to Wylde Center's chickens 50:13

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Since 1996 Flying Change Equine Therapy has been helping children, adults and whole families discover a new way to approach emotional and behavioral health. On today's edition of “Closer Look,” the team returns to Flying Change Equine Therapy to visit with founder Lissa Corcoran and, of course, the sassy horses. Plus, we revisit an April interview …

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BONIFAY BANTER - DANO AMIR - EPISODE 6 2:35:52

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Bonifay Banter Ep. 06 – Dano Amir: The Voice of Wakeboarding In this episode of Bonifay Banter, the legendary “Noise of the North” Dano Amir joins Parks and Shane Bonifay, along with longtime friend Erik Ruck. Known as the voice of wakeboarding, Dano was the most iconic announcer in the sport for over 20 years, calling the biggest moments and trave…

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Lengthy YSL case wraps up; Discovering Lady Liberty’s connection to abolition 48:37

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28 indictments and three years later, the YSL case resulted in minimal charges and may have cost taxpayers millions of dollars. Atlanta-based investigative journalist George Chidi joins “Closer Look” to talk about the trial’s outcome and his estimate of its cost. Plus, the Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognized symbols in the world, but so…

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Education reform in K-12 schools; Atlanta company empowers AI use in nonprofits 49:50

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Many students are still struggling since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and are now facing shrinking federal oversight as the Trump administration seeks to abolish the Department of Education. Careshia Moore, founder and CEO of Compete to Succeed Educational Resources, shares why she thinks education reform is crucial in a changing educationa…

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From Glassy to Guru | Geoff Wilson - Wilson Asset Management 1:01:04

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In this episode I sit down with Geoff Wilson, the founder, chairman, and Chief Investment Officer of Wilson Asset Management. He has over 45 years of experience in investment markets, managing over $5.8 billion for more than 130,000 retail investors through nine listed investment companies (LICs) and two unlisted funds. We chatted about his journey…

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Zero-Shot Auto-Labeling: The End of Annotation for Computer Vision with Jason Corso - #735 56:45

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Today, we're joined by Jason Corso, co-founder of Voxel51 and professor at the University of Michigan, to explore automated labeling in computer vision. Jason introduces FiftyOne, an open-source platform for visualizing datasets, analyzing models, and improving data quality. We focus on Voxel51’s recent research report, “Zero-shot auto-labeling riv…

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458: ROG Xbox Ally. Nuff Said 1:22:58

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The crew thinks the showstopper was the ROG Xbox Ally X while the trolls think the show-killer was the ROG Xbox Ally. Ehhhhhh! Tweet Us: x.com/MYCONTROLISSUES | Skeet Us: bsky.app/profile/controlissuespod.bsky.social | Comment\Question\Mail Bag: [email protected] Control Issues

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Trump considers ‘symbolic’ pardons for fake electors; ‘Workplace fixer’ on April jobs loss for Black women 50:10

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A new Mother Jones article reveals the Trump administration is considering pardons for so-called fake electors in the 2020 presidential election – even though none of them have been charged with a federal crime. Senior reporter Dan Friedman shares why the move is largely symbolic and what implications it has for President Trump’s legacy. Also, self…

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Emory professor Dr. Karida Brown on her new book 'The Battle for the Black Mind' 50:47

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Dr. Karida Brown says her new book “The Battle For the Black Mind” is much more than a history lesson for readers – it’s personal. The NAACP Image Award-winning author follows the history of segregation in America's education system and the ongoing struggle for educational justice. Dr. Brown returns to "Closer Look" to share more about her new book…

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Grokking, Generalization Collapse, and the Dynamics of Training Deep Neural Networks with Charles Martin - #734 1:25:21

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Today, we're joined by Charles Martin, founder of Calculation Consulting, to discuss Weight Watcher, an open-source tool for analyzing and improving Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) based on principles from theoretical physics. We explore the foundations of the Heavy-Tailed Self-Regularization (HTSR) theory that underpins it, which combines random matri…

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Investigative report raises questions about money earmarked for affordable housing in Atlanta; Vegan Wangs expands to brick-and-mortar location in Southwest Atlanta 51:09

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According to a new investigative report published by Atlanta Civic Circle, the City of Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund is being used to pay housing bond debt and staff salaries. Sean Keenan, a housing reporter at Atlanta Civic Circle, returns to “Closer Look,” to discuss the story and the response from housing advocates and some city offici…