Best Christian Science Monitor Podcasts (2025)

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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Efforts to stop black market oil tankers from entering or leaving Venezuela signal that U.S. goals go beyond the narcotics trade to include pressure on the Maduro regime.Also: today’s stories, including how Ukrainians are simultaneously lamenting a corruption scandal among the president’s inner circle, but encouraged by anticorruption institutions;…

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Saturday, December 20, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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The long, emotionally exhausting ordeal of hostages held in Hamas tunnels, and the general trauma of October 7th, has led to a visible rise in religious belief among Jewish Israelis. As one hostage notes: “God will always listen. He does not get tired.”Also: today’s stories, including why Latin America’s authoritarian leaders are leaning into Chris…

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Friday, December 19, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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In Boston and other cities, some lawful permanent residents are having their naturalization ceremonies canceled, amid a Trump administration review of applicants from 19 countries identified as posing high security risks.Also: today’s stories, including how Europe looking to conscript able-bodied citizens is a big ask after decades of peace and pro…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Wake Up Dead Man; Megadoc; The Voice of Hind Rajab 16:15

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Thursday, December 18, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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The Trump administration’s more aggressive approach to Latin America is welcomed by many in the Cuban diaspora. They see one of their own – Secretary of State Marco Rubio – as an architect of the shift that, for them, has been a long time coming.Also: today’s stories, including how Australian Jews are reacting to a mass shooting that targeted Bondi…

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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A large tropical island off China’s southern coast will gain independent customs status on Dec. 18 – a move Chinese leaders hope will jump-start development in Hainan and pioneer new levels of openness for the rest of the country, despite the rise of protectionism.Also: today’s stories, including how a charter school in Hawaii offers a paradigm shi…

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There Will Be Oil

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The Golden State is politically blue, and it’s a leader in green energy. It also has a foothold in crude. Reporter Simon Montlake went to a SoCal town built by oil – and to a festival called “Oildorado,” which celebrates that fact – to take the measure of a place that illustrates the trade-offs and halting transitions that characterize the global e…

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Episode 39: Q&A Round 8 - Hypermetabolic Syndromes 27:36

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One of the best ways we learn is by answering questions. In this episode of The Nurse Anesthesia Podcast Jeremy and Sass cover several Hypermetabolic Syndromes in Round 8 of our Q&A format. We like to periodically host these episodes as a way to sharpen our thinking, reinforce the fundamentals, and keep our clinical decision-making strong. Answerin…

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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Syria’s need to rapidly reconstitute its security forces has left it vulnerable to infiltration by former rebels with jihadist sympathies at the very time that President Ahmed al-Sharaa has been cultivating ties with U.S. President Donald Trump.Also: today’s stories, including how a new program in California seeks to involve the public in policymak…

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Saturday, December 13, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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With his approval rating for economic leadership dropping in polls, President Donald Trump has tried to downplay voters’ concerns about affordability. The same problem that tripped up President Joe Biden is now dogging Mr. Trump.Also: today’s stories, including a look at Texas’ Senate race; how some Senegalese say it’s time for the country to be le…

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Friday, December 12, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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The Trump administration is allowing Nvidia to sell its advanced computer chips in China, a reversal of U.S. policy. The move is prompting concern that China could use the chips to close the gap or even win in the AI race.Also: today’s stories, including why Venezuelan citizens are focused on daily survival after the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker o…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Jay Kelly; Sirat; Riefenstahl 16:11

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Thursday, December 11, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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Russia’s Vladimir Putin has vowed to take all of the mostly occupied Donetsk region either through negotiation or militarily. Even as Ukraine resists ceding territory, how is the city of Sloviansk maintaining morale in the face of a forbidding future?Also: today’s stories, including how even stable cryptocurrencies still carry some risk to the grea…

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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Members of Congress have access to information they could use to make money in the stock market. There’s a new push to ban members from buying and selling stocks, with the goal of countering possible insider trading.Also: today’s stories, including why the Netanyahu government has not stopped West Bank settler attacks, how President Donald Trump’s …

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Hamnet; Merrily We Roll Along; The Mastermind 15:59

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Ep. 48: Dr. Sean Holliday – Aligner Mastery, Orthodontic Systems & Leadership with Aloha 1:24:53

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Dr. Sean Holliday is an innovative orthodontist based in Honolulu, Hawaii, known for advancing digital orthodontics and scalable systems-driven care at Holliday Orthodontics. Through his clinical leadership and educational platform OrthoMasterClass, Sean helps orthodontists refine digital workflows, improve treatment outcomes, and elevate team cult…

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Episode 38: Anesthesia Management for a Pheochromocytoma 28:35

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Sass and Jeremy talk about the preparation and perioperative management of a patient who requires the removal of a pheochromocytoma. They discuss the important preoperative optimization that’s required to appropriately care for these patients, and what you can do if you ever experience an unexpected pheochromocytoma during the anesthetic care of yo…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Sentimental Value; Train Dreams; Nouvelle Vague 16:17

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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It Came from the Bog

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The cranberry, with its short seasonal star turn, has a compelling history as a North American fruit. Growing the crop is a tricky business – climate-sensitive, naturally collaborative – with some old practices but also a growing cast of innovators. In this episode, food writer Kendra Nordin Beato goes deep on the tart, red orb. Also included: An e…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Belen; Reedland; Chain Reactions 16:16

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Episode 37: The Ultrasound-Guided Anesthesia Nerve Blocks Every CRNA Should Know with Nicolette Hooge & Christian Falyar 1:25:41

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In this episode of the Nurse Anesthesia Podcast, Jeremy sits down with two SUPERSTAR ultrasound and acute pain management educators…Nicolette Hooge, DNP, CRNA, FAANA and Christian Falyar, DNAP, CRNA, FAANA from the Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia. They talk about the core ultrasound-guided anesthesia nerve blocks that every CRNA should learn …

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‘We Went Up on the Roof’

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Sarah Matusek didn’t wake up one recent morning expecting that her day would include driving a getaway car. Reporting can be like that. In this episode, Monitor immigration writer Sarah Matusek talks with host Clay Collins about the logistics of getting access to – and egress from – places including a Portland ICE facility, about the nuance of the …

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Frankenstein; It Was Just an Accident; Die My Love 16:09

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Parasite Resistance with Dr. Emma Borkowski 45:36

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Send us a text This month we sat down with Dr. Emma Borkowski - Assistant Professor of Pathology at Ontario Veterinary College - to discuss her work surrounding parasite management in sheep and goats. Dr. Borkowski discusses a project that was funded by AASRP to help evaluate efficacy of various methods of storing fecal samples before analysis for …

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Nuremberg; Hedda; Bugonia 15:54

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Episode 36:Ultrasound and Pain Management Education in Nurse Anesthesia with Christian Falyar & Nicolette Hooge 1:08:03

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Our guests in this episode are Christian Falyar, DNAP, CRNA, FAANA and Nicolette Hooge, DNP, CRNA, FAANA from the Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia. They are some of the top educators of regional anesthesia in the country, and direct the only Acute Surgical Pain Management Fellowship for CRNAs. They literally are the rock stars of regional anes…

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Shared Anguish, Shared Hope

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Taylor Luck, an Amman, Jordan-based writer for The Christian Science Monitor, recently joined Christa Case Bryant, the Monitor’s editor, on our Daily podcast to talk about his dynamic beat. This episode of “Why We Wrote This” begins with a reprise of that conversation, followed by a curation of excerpts from Taylor’s previous appearances on this sh…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: The House of Dynamite ; The Long Walk; The Perfect Neighbor 16:48

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Episode 35: The VIFI Technique for Intubation 25:29

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In this episode Jeremy talks about a powerful dual-technique for intubation that blends two modern airway tools — the video laryngoscope and the single-use flexible intubating scope — into a single, coordinated approach. He calls this method Videolaryngoscopy Including Flexible Intubation, or VIFI. This airway technique combines the visibility of t…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Blue Moon; After the Hunt; Mr. Scorsese 16:12

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Paul Goode: Implantable Glucose Monitoring—and a Neural Interface Twist 18:26

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In this episode, Paul Goode (Glucotrack) dives into the next wave of continuous glucose monitoring: an active, fully implantable CGM designed to deliver long-term, pacemaker-style reliability without external wearables. We discuss first-in-human progress, why implantables may change diabetes care at home, and a fascinating neural angle—how similar …

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Asking the ‘Why’ Questions

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You can’t go home again. Except maybe you can, for an open-hearted second look that applies lessons in listening gained during years of immersion abroad. Scott Baldauf, a Monitor staff reporter who’s been operating at a distance for decades, talks about the early days of his new U.S.-based gig as America correspondent, about his philosophy and proc…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Koln 75; Lurker; Cloud 16:04

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Among Neighbors; If I Had Legs I’d Kick You; Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale 14:48

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: One Battle After Another; Strange Harvest; AKA Charlie Sheen 16:19

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Ep. 47: Dr. Christian Groth – Orthodontist on Lab Innovation, Deep Bites & Aligner Brand Agnosticism 1:07:46

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Dr. Christian Groth is a Detroit-area orthodontist and innovator helping lead the charge in digital orthodontics. As co-founder of Motor City Lab Works, he’s made waves in 3D printing, aligner therapy, and lab–practice integration — all while maintaining an independent approach to innovation. On this episode, you will discover: How a forward-thinki…

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New World Screwworm with USDA's Dr. Rosemary Sifford 30:48

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Send us a text This month we sat down with Dr. Rosemary Sifford - Deputy Administrator and Chief Veterinary Officer for USDA-APHIS to discuss a zoonotic health threat that is creeping closer to the United States: New World Screwworm. Dr. Sifford explains what New World Screwworm is, why it is a threat to US livestock, and what veterinarians should …

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Spinal Tap II: The End Continues; The Baltimorons; Listers: A Glimpse into Extreme Birdwatching 15:59

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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You Can’t Sneak Up on a Wolverine

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We’re back from our hiatus! In this episode, we talk with Mark Sappenfield, the Monitor’s former top editor turned roaming Europe reporter and watcher of global trends. Find out what that shift has been like, and what went into the framing of his highly readable recent story on Finland’s grassroots defense strategy – a talker in the newsroom and be…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Robert Redford, 1936-2025 16:05

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Episode 34: Topical Thunder for Awake Intubation - It's Go Time! 34:36

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In this episode of The Nurse Anesthesia Podcast, Jeremy, Sass, Mark, and Chloe Gomez discuss the evolution of Topical Thunder for Awake Intubation. They examine how this topical technique for anesthetizing the airway was developed, and talk about each of their unique experiences with Topical Thunder for awake intubation. Topical Thunder is a techni…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: The Roses; The Thursday Murder Club; She Rides Shotgun 15:59

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Producer Spotlight: Heritage Sheep Breeds & On-Farm Research with Richard Marlar 43:41

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Send us a text This month we sit down with Richard Marlar, a physician and president of the Navajo-Churro Sheep Association to talk about heritage livestock breeds - specifically the Navajo-Churro - which have been integral to the settlement and development of the US. Richard also discusses Split Upper Eyelid Disorder (SUED), a developmental disord…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley; Honey Don’t!; Caught Stealing 16:03

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Episode 33: Midazolam – They Wanna Be Sedated 21:19

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In this episode of The Nurse Anesthesia Podcast, Sass and Jeremy talk about the most commonly used benzodiazepine in anesthesia practice…Midazolam. Without a doubt, this is one of the medications we use frequently to help relieve patient anxiety prior to an operation…it’s just like the Ramones sing…”(They) Wanna Be Sedated!” You won’t want to miss …

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Relay; Night Always Comes; Caught by the Tides 15:58

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Highest 2 Lowest; Superman 15:02

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Fabio Boi on Corticale's Ultra-Dense, Minimally Invasive Brain Interfaces 28:43

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In this episode of the Neural Implant Podcast, I speak with Fabio Boi, Co-Founder and CSO of Corticale, an Italian neurotech company that is redefining the landscape of brain-computer interfaces. Corticale is pioneering a new generation of minimally invasive, CMOS-based neural implants that can record from thousands of neurons simultaneously—introd…

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Episode 32: Q&A Round 7 – Inotropic Agents 29:59

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This is the 7th round of Q&A with TNA, and in this round Jeremy and Sass ask some questions and give some answers on Inotropic medications including Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Milrinone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Isoproterenol. This is a perfect episode to brush up on your question and answer skills while learning or relearning these medications …

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: East of Wall; Weapons; Harvest 15:45

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›