On Masters of Scale, iconic business leaders share lessons and strategies that have helped them grow the world's most fascinating companies. Founders, CEOs, and dynamic innovators join candid conversations about their triumphs and challenges with a set of luminary hosts, including founding host Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock partner). From navigating early prototypes to expanding brands globally, Masters of Scale provides priceless insights to help anyone grow their dream ent ...
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Vox Pop is WAMC's live call-in talk program. Host Ray Graf welcomes guests with expertise in areas ranging from astronomy and birding to taxes and cooking. Our experts take questions posed by WAMC listeners. Every Monday is a "Medical Monday." Every Friday is a "Food Friday."There are several ways to join the conversation:Call in during the show from 2-3 p.m. at 1-800-348-2551 (1-800-34TALK-1)Email [email protected] during the showTweet us @WAMCVoxPopYou can subscribe to the podcast here: iTun ...
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From the producer of Pulse of the Planet and the world’s most widely read astronomer - a weekly freewheeling exploration of the astonishing world of science. What’s the most inexplicable object in the cosmos? When is Doomsday coming? The heaviest thing in the universe? Nikola Tesla’s dark secret? All this and more, each week on Astounding Universe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator. So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks public policy and sometimes political comedy with notable guests. Think “The Daily” without the resources of the NYTimes.
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Astronomy with Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson 10/23/25
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49:14Astronomers Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson join us to discuss recent space news and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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How to get funded now: VCs Reid Hoffman, Aileen Lee, and Stacy Brown-Philpot, with Van Jones
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27:31Reid Hoffman, Stacy Brown-Philpot, and Aileen Lee are three of the most successful, legendary leaders and investors in Silicon Valley. (The term “unicorn” for a startup valued at a billion dollars? Well, Aileen coined that.) This power trio sat down with journalist Van Jones live onstage at the 2025 Masters of Scale Summit, October 8 in San Francis…
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Medical Monday 11/10/25: Dermatology with Dr. Alexis Perlmutter
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46:16We welcome Dr. Alexis Perlmutter of Perlmutter Dermatology, a physician-owned, private practice in Delmar, New York. Dr. Perlmutter specializes in both Pediatric and Adult Dermatology, as well as Dermatology Surgery. Ray Graf hosts.
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The Democratic Party showed signs of life all around the country with last week's off-season elections. Helping us make sense of it all is Molly Jong-Fast, opinion writer for The New York Times and host of the Fast Politics podcast! Molly examines NYC's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and why his campaign was so successful. Can he actually deliver on th…
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Remarkable People: David Chang is 'Steve Jobs with a knife"
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32:00What happens when a world-class chef learns that success doesn’t taste like he imagined? David Chang—the culinary force behind Momofuku and author of Eat a Peach—joins Guy Kawasaki to talk about ambition, burnout, scaling the unscalable, and learning to trade Michelin stars for family time. From plumbing disasters to poetic revelations, Chang opens…
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Food Friday 11/7/25: Healthy Eating with Holly Shelowitz
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49:08We welcome back Holly Shelowitz to discuss healthy foods that taste great and can make us feel better. Ray Graf hosts.
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Tax Planning with Judy Cahee and Dawn Doherty 11/6/25
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50:12We welcome back Judy Cahee and Dawn Doherty of BST and Co. to help your end of year tax planning. Ray Graf hosts.
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From billion-dollar brand to blank slate: Bobbi Brown’s comeback
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35:30She built her first company, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, into a billion-dollar brand. But when things soured between her and her parent company, Estée Lauder, she had a choice: retire from the industry, or reinvent herself with a new brand. Brown joins host Jeff Berman to reveal the lessons she learned from scaling – and leaving – her first company. She…
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Our panel of experts is back to help you protect your intellectual property. Bill Westwood, Polly Law and Paul Rapp join us to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.
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Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart 11/4/25
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49:42The bird experts are back in the nest. Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie return to Studio A to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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Branding truths and tariff myths, with Autodesk’s Dara Treseder & Flexport’s Ryan Petersen
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29:11In a special episode of Rapid Response, we feature two fast-paced, lively conversations from Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco. Autodesk CMO Dara Treseder breaks down branding and marketing lessons from the most high-profile campaigns of 2025. Treseder shares her unvarnished read on Sydney Sweeney, Cracker Barrel, Taylor Swift, and more. In …
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Medical Monday 11/3/25: Orthopedic Surgery with Dr. Adel Mahjoub
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48:41We welcome Dr. Adel Mahjoub of St. Peter’s Orthopedics, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Ray Graf hosts.
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Political Reporter David Weigel on The Shutdown
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47:10We are approaching the longest government shutdown in American history with no end in sight. But it seems like this is exactly what the Trump administration wants. How much longer can this go on? We are joined by David Weigel from Semafor to discuss the damage of the shutdown and how the White House believes it's winning this fight. Weigel examines…
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Food Friday 10/31/25: Plant-based cuisine with Wendy Grossman
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49:01We welcome back Chef Wendy Grossman of Wendy's Vegetarian Kitchen to share the secrets of splendid plant-based dining. Ray Graf hosts.
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Is something in the physical world puzzling you? Our scientific experts are back to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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When ‘genius’ becomes a trap, with author Ryan Holiday
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34:17For everyone from Superbowl-winning coaches to CEOs, Ryan Holiday’s writing has made the timeless wisdom of ancient Stoic philosophers accessible and relevant in a modern age. He joins host Jeff Berman to reveal how he scaled his audience at The Daily Stoic and why the four Stoic virtues (courage, discipline, justice and wisdom) feel more important…
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Pets and Vets with Dr. Carrie O'Loughlin 10/29/25
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48:03Back with us to take your pet health questions is Dr. Carrie O’Loughlin. Ray Graf hosts.
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How Anastasia Soare built a beauty brand worth billions
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31:07Anastasia Soare is responsible for how everyone from Oprah to Kim Kardashian shape their eyebrows. Soare started as a Romanian immigrant in a single room salon in Beverly Hills, and decades later, her beauty brand peaked at a valuation of about $3 billion. She joined host Jeff Berman to reveal the lessons she has learned building a global beauty em…
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Real Estate with Renata and Alex 10/28/25
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49:09Are you getting ready to buy or sell a home? We welcome back real estate pro's Alexander Monticello and Renata Lewis to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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Chobani & Patagonia CEOs break down where values meet profit
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27:26In these volatile times, how do we navigate the intersection between values and commerce? Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert and Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya join the New York Times’ David Gelles on stage at Masters of Scale Summit to reveal their different strategies for dealing with an activist White House, the pressure for what David calls "anticipatory co…
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Medical Monday 10/27/25: Breast health with Dr. Lynn Choi
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46:03October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We talk breast health and surgery with Dr. Lynn Choi of Albany Medical College. Ray Graf hosts.
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Every day brings a new constitutional crisis. Donald Trump isn't just breaking norms... he's weaponizing the entire justice system against anyone who dare cross him. We're joined by former U.S. Attorney Harry Litman to cut through the chaos and explain what the hell is happening. Trump promised that he would bring "retribution" to his second term -…
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Food Friday 10/24/25: Baking with Chef Gail Sokol
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49:10Chef Gail Sokol is back to teach us how to make a Pumpkin Shaped Sourdough Bread Centerpiece. Ray Graf hosts.
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Andrew Ross Sorkin: How to make sense of today’s market
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23:35Is the stock market in an AI bubble? What happens if it bursts? To understand our current economic moment, it’s essential to understand history. That’s why journalist and author Andrew Ross Sorkin joined host Jeff Berman onstage at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco in October. His new book is 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Stree…
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Physical Therapy with Matthew Goodemote 10/22/25
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50:23Physical therapist Matthew Goodemote joins us to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart 10/21/25
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49:45We missed their usual spot in the schedule because of the fund drive. A little juggling and here they are! Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie are back to answer your birding questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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The New York Times ‘will not be cowed’, with CEO Meredith Kopit Levien
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25:15From attacks by President Trump to active lawsuits against Microsoft and OpenAI, The New York Times is engaged in a fierce fight to preserve the future of independent journalism. It also keeps building a multi-faceted, excellence-obsessed brand with more users for games, recipes and podcasts than ever before. President and CEO Meredith Kopit Levien…
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Medical Monday 10/20/25: General & Robotic Surgery with Dr. Smadar Bogardus
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48:38We welcome Dr. Smadar Bogardus of Troy Surgical Associates to take your questions related to surgery and laparoscopy. Ray Graf hosts.
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John Fugelsang on Jesus’s ACTUAL Politics
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45:11Donald Trump and the Republican Party have the backing of Evangelicals and fundamentalist Christians. But if you read the Bible or listen to the teachings of Jesus Christ, it would be clear that their policies are anything but Christ-like. We're joined by comedian, radio host, and NYT bestselling author John Fugelsang to discuss his new book, “Sepa…
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Food Friday 10/17/25: The Power of Cookbooks with Haley Whalen and Alexandra Stafford
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49:03According to our guests, cookbooks are not just tools for the kitchen, but also cultural objects people want to buy, gift, and gather around. We're joined by best selling cookbook author Alexandra Stafford and Haley Whalen from Arthur's Market. Ray Graf hosts.
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The pros are back to answer your gardening questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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Brené Brown & Reid Hoffman on the skills every leader needs now
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22:56Author and researcher Brené Brown joined host Reid Hoffman on stage recently in San Francisco for the 2025 Masters of Scale Summit. She reveals insights about how to lead courageously, the underrated skills leaders need to thrive, and why compassion is essential for success – even if it’s currently being crowded out of the zeitgeist. "Strong Ground…
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We welcome back Tony Yang of Gig Computers to offer advice and answer your computer and tech questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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Airbnb’s bet on an IRL future, with Brian Chesky
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32:20Amid dramatic disruption, what role should business play in building the future? Recorded live at the 2025 Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco, Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky shares his candid perspective on business, politics, creativity, and AI — taking listeners from Airbnb’s humble beginnings to bold plans for the company’s future.…
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David Hogg on Electing Young Progressive Dems
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48:46We're thrilled to welcome David Hogg to the podcast. Hogg is a co-founder of March For Our Lives and his PAC, Leaders We Deserve. He shares about how the tragedy in Parkland, FL launched him into the political fray. Hogg notoriously served as a Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee for a brief time. He tells us about some of the inner wor…
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How do you create authentic partnerships to build scale? In this archival episode, Reid Hoffman talks with the iconic entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Daymond John about how he built FUBU from scratch. Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo…
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OLIPOP’s gutsy play to dethrone Coke and Pepsi, with Ben Goodwin
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Norm Ornstein on Another Chaotic Week in DC
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50:51Chaos has ensued across the federal government as we face another shutdown. We're joined by political scientist, an emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, and friend of the show, Norm Ornstein, to make sense of it all. What is this shutdown all about? Healthcare. With Republicans in charge of the House, the Senate, the Presidency, A…
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How to sell a billion dollars of snacks, with the founders of Chomps
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32:10Chomps co-founders Rashid Ali and Pete Maldonado had an unusual side hustle: selling meat sticks online. The co-founders join host Jeff Berman to reveal the phone call from Trader Joe’s that changed everything, how they used lessons from failed startups, and how they built Chomps into a snack empire. Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newslet…
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Design dominance sparks a blockbuster IPO, with Figma’s Dylan Field
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26:51Figma burst into the public eye in 2022 after Adobe was blocked from buying the design startup for $20 billion. This chapter set the stage for an even bigger milestone at Figma: a splashy IPO this summer at nearly double that valuation. Dylan Field, Figma’s co-founder and CEO, joins Rapid Response to share what distinguishes Figma from competitors,…
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Dr. Tom Frieden and Brandy Zadrozny on RFK Jr. and the CDC
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43:50Trump picked RFK Jr. to take over the Department of Health and Human Services, and chaos has ensued. So far, RFK Jr. is ignoring the advice of experts and bringing along his cronies to push vaccine skepticism. It could have a devastating impact on the health of Americans for years to come. We're joined by Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden, who cu…
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Pioneers of AI: The power of storytelling in VCs, with Jeffrey Katzenberg and ChenLi Wang
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44:56In this episode of Pioneers of AI, Jeffrey Katzenberg and ChenLi Wang of the venture capital firm WndrCo share why storytelling is essential for building transformative companies and how AI shapes their work. Learn more about Pioneers of AI: http://pioneersof.ai/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https…
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Build stronger trust on your teams, with Rachel Botsman
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30:04What happens when your team doesn’t trust each other? How can you repair damaged trust at work? How has technology changed the way we decide who to trust? Author and trust researcher Rachel Botsman joins host Jeff Berman to tackle these questions and more. Her latest book is How to Trust and Be Trusted: https://www.rachelbotsman.com/work/how-to-tru…
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Hear a teaser for The Global Story, the daily BBC news podcast that covers the intersection where the world and America meet. Find The Global Story on BBC.com or wherever you get your podcasts.By The Al Franken Podcast
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After devastating aid cuts, Mercy Corps keeps fighting, with Tjada D’Oyen McKenna
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31:10For an organization built around responding to crises around the globe, Mercy Corps now finds itself at the center of its own trauma. Following the Trump administration’s aid cuts, two-thirds of Mercy Corps’ US-funded programs have been rescinded. CEO Tjada D’Oyen McKenna joins Rapid Response to share how she’s leading her team amid immense pressur…
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Randi Weingarten on Defending Our Public Education
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44:30We are joined by Randi Weingarten, the President of the American Federation of Teachers, to discuss her new book, “Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy.” In the book, Weingarten details how there has been a systematic demonization of teachers and public education in America. She argues that one of the pillars of …
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How to find your next mentor, with Janice Omadeke
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32:50A great mentor can supercharge your career. That’s why author and entrepreneur Janice Omadeke wanted to make it easier for people to connect with the best possible mentors. She joins host Jeff Berman to reveal the insights from her book, Mentorship Unlocked, and lessons from her own journey as the founder of a tech platform for corporate mentorship…
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Historic changes across high fashion, with WSJ. Magazine’s Sarah Ball
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26:33As the fashion world navigates an unprecedented wave of turnover from Chanel to Dior, WSJ. Magazine’s Editor in Chief, Sarah Ball joins Rapid Response to explore the most closely watched New York Fashion Week in years — what she calls "a September to remember." Ball also shares insights about how Vogue is poised to take shape post-Anna Wintour, the…
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on Reducing Violent Crime
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39:15Baltimore, Maryland is one of Donald Trump's most frequent targets when talking about crime in America. As the President continues to threaten to send troops into American cities, we wanted to hear from Baltimore's mayor, Brandon Scott. Since Mayor Scott took office, the city has seen a dramatic drop in violent crime. He explains his policies and h…
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Possible: Stephen Colbert isn’t so sure about AI (with Reid Hoffman)
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55:20On the latest episode of Reid Hoffman’s Possible podcast, he and Aria talk with comedian Stephen Colbert. They discuss how J.R.R. Tolkien helps The Late Show host make sense of AI, whether technology will ever be able to replicate the ‘micronutrients’ of human interaction, and more. You can find this episode and more on the Possible podcast feed: h…
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