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Curious Objects

The Magazine Antiques

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Through interviews with leading figures in the world of fine and decorative arts, Curious Objects—a podcast from The Magazine Antiques—explores the hidden histories, the little-known facts, the intricacies, and the idiosyncrasies that breathe life and energy into historical works of craft and art.
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PEMcast

Peabody Essex Museum

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Conversations and stories for the culturally curious co-hosted by Dinah Cardin and Chip Van Dyke. This is the official podcast of the Peabody Essex Museum
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We talk about what's happening in Data & AI every week (well, most weeks). No buzzword bingo or marketing fluff—just honest conversations about the tech that's changing everything. Sometimes we go off on weird tangents about programming languages, tech/startup life, or whatever shiny object caught our attention. Whether you're knee-deep in code or just curious about AI, come hang out with us!
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Pawn After Dark

Shiny Object Productions

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Pawn After Dark is the ultimate behind-the-scenes podcast where Rick Harrison and Chumlee invite you into their world after hours of the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop. With unfiltered conversations and unexpected surprises, this show is a must-listen for fans of the hit show Pawn Stars and anyone curious about life behind the counter. This is where the real fun begins as they open up about their own collections, share wild stories from the shop, and invite special guests to talk about ...
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Science Friday

Science Friday and WNYC Studios

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Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.
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Nerds Amalgamated

Nerds Amalgamated

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Your weekly dose of nerdy chaos — straight from the Aussie nerdverse. 🎮🍿📺 We’re DJ and The Professor: lifelong geeks breaking down the week in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture, with a healthy obsession for indie devs, comics, and creators who are shaping the future of fandom. Every week, we serve up: 🎙️ Hot takes and deep dives on what’s blowing up (or bombing) in nerd culture. 🕹️ Spotlights on indie games, comics, and creators — real talk, straight from the people making the stuff we lov ...
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UFOs/UAPs, new scientific theories and discoveries, intersections of culture and science, space exploration, artificial intelligence, along with future technology and trends, are discussed with top experts and scientists. From the scientific mysteries of today to the innovations and technologies that will set the pace for the world of tomorrow, Rebelliously Curious is a podcast that explores science, technology, and the unexplained in rich, colorful conversations tailored for the passionatel ...
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Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery, hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine. Once a week, we’ll bring you the latest and greatest in scientific discoveries and break down the details so that you don’t need a PhD to understand it. From neuroscience to climate tech to AI and genetics, no subject is off-limits. Join Sam as she interviews expert guests and investigates the research guiding some of the most exciting scientific breakthroughs affecting our world today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com ...
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In a noisy world of scripts, funnels, and persuasion tactics, one sales coach invites you to slow down, tune in, and sell with clarity. Marla M. Koupal, The Sales Conversation Architect, a 50-year sales veteran, helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs drop the gimmicks and revive the lost art of conversation...where calm presence, smart questions, and emotional timing lead the way. This isn’t sales theater. It’s sales fluency. On The Sales Pulse, you’ll learn how to match a buyer’s pace, read bet ...
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Open to Debate

Open to Debate

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America is more divided than ever—but it doesn’t have to be. Open to Debate offers an antidote to the chaos. We bring multiple perspectives together for real, nonpartisan debates. Debates that are structured, respectful, clever, provocative, and driven by the facts. Open to Debate is on a mission to restore balance to the public square through expert moderation, good-faith arguments, and reasoned analysis. We examine the issues of the day with the world’s most influential thinkers spanning s ...
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Welcome to AI News Daily, brought to you by Brief! Our AI selects the latest stories and top headlines and then delivers them to you each day in less than ten minutes (for more details, visit www.brief.news/how-it-works). Tune in to get your daily news about machine learning, robotics, automation, natural language processing, AI ethics, and more. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, AI researcher, or simply curious about the future of technology, this podcast is your go-to source for AI news. T ...
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On The Science Dilemma Podcast, we help Christian families navigate the toughest questions in science and culture—without losing their faith in the process. Each week, we sit down with leading scientists, thinkers, and educators to explore topics like evolution, intelligent design, biology, astronomy, and the big questions about life and purpose. Whether you're a homeschool parent, curious student, or just someone trying to make sense of the world, you'll get clear answers, honest dialogue, ...
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True stories. Real rituals. Unsolved mysteries. EXORCISTA: Horror & True Crime is a cinematic podcast hosted by artist and modern witch Victoria Unikel. Each episode blends haunting legends, dark history, and mystical insight, drawn from personal experience and ancestral knowledge. Based on the acclaimed YouTube series Secrets, Spells & Shadows, this podcast explores the thin veil between truth and terror—from ghost stories and unsolved crimes to forgotten rituals and spiritual protection. E ...
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House of Barbrism

Documenta Barbrism

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House of Barbrism is three queer podcasts in one: ADVENTURES IN GAYBYSITTING, CLOSET PRACTICE, and DOCUMENTA AND SON. From relationships to parenting to culture to sex, it's all in our house! ADVENTURES IN GAYBYSITTING (alternating Mondays), hosted by gay New York dad Documenta Barbrism and bi L.A. mom Shannon Corder, chronicles the highs and lows of coming out of the closet and having your first baby at the age of 40. CLOSET PRACTICE (alternating Mondays) is an opportunity for queers of all ...
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This podcast investigates the curious history of invention and innovation. Did Thomas Edison take credit for things he didn’t actually invent? What everyday items have surprising origins? And would man have ever got to the moon without… the bra? Each episode host Dallas Campbell dives into stories of flukey discoveries, erased individuals and merky marketing ploys with the help of experts, scientists and historians. Expect new episodes every Wednesday and Sunday.
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True horror Dive into the unknown with "Unholy Vibes," a podcast where the strange and the real converge. Hosted by Alex, each episode features a guest sharing their personal brush with the terrifying or the unexplainable. From eerie supernatural occurrences to the horrors of human deeds, our stories span the full spectrum of fear. It's not all chills and thrills—we also unpack these experiences with serious discussions, sprinkled with levity and candid banter. "Unholy Vibes" is a place wher ...
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The Course

The University of Chicago Hong Kong Campus

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Created by The University of Chicago Yuen Campus in Hong Kong, The Course is a compilation of personal conversations with professors from The University of Chicago. Each episode features one professor, where they talk about who they are outside lecture halls, the path that led them to become a professor, and all the ups and downs along the way. For curious students and anyone interested, here’s The Course on career stories as told by professors from UChicago.
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Your Straight-Talking Legal & Business Podcast Welcome to No Objections Here!, the straight-talking podcast where business meets law with a side of sass. Hosted by two seasoned lawyer-entrepreneurs, this show is your go-to guide for navigating the twists and turns of running a business, making sense of legal jargon, and thriving in a complex world. We’re cutting through the noise with relatable, judgment-free conversations that demystify the business and legal landscape. Whether you’re an as ...
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Mind Theory

Randall Chesnutt

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Welcome to Mind Theory, the daily podcast that dives into the quirky, surprising, and fascinating things we do as humans—and how our incredible minds make it all happen. We break down complex brain and body functions into fun, easy-to-understand stories you’ll want to share at the office, on a first date, or even in a keynote speech. Whether you’re a curious thinker or a detail-loving scientist, this show is for anyone who loves exploring the mysteries of the mind and the wonders of being hu ...
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What The Flock

Jordan McDonald

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🎙️ Dive Headfirst into the Flock! Ever pondered the mystique of the things you need to do before hitting the big 4-0? Or debated in your mind about what the masses absolutely, indubitably ruin? Crave a saucy deep dive into the timeless Coke vs. Pepsi debate? Or maybe, just maybe, you've been on the prowl for the definitive fast food burger showdown? Well, search no more, you've found your flock. Enter Brendan, the unstoppable force with a voice that can break the sound barrier – and often do ...
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SHAPESHIFTER, is about celebrating the magic of all the parts of you. Imagine what it would feel like to not have to chop yourself into tiny bits to fit into these predetermined boxes, imposed by society, culture, your family and even yourself? Imagine a world where you are allowed, in fact, cheered on to explore all your different interests, desires and passions in a way that feels like water flowing through a river - yes, there will be branches along the way that might hit you in the face ...
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Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List Dead List) presents snippets from the exclusive programme of Members’ lectures at the British Museum, artfully woven together with interviews and musings. The Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to ‘all studious and curious persons’, but we will definitely encourage you to become a Member if you aren’t already! Interested in becoming a Member? You can find out more at britishmuseum.org/membership. Direct your questions ab ...
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If you’ve ever thought “how the fuck did that happen” as you walked out of the Australian Family Law system and losing everything, while watching your psychopathic ex get away with the boys club trifecta of perjury, contempt, and not coughing up their financials til you’re broke, homeless, and probably couch surfing, then boy have you come to the right place! Strap on your fuck it attitude, and settle in to find out what your lawyer never told you…be prepared to feel very ducking angry 😡 and ...
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Cosmic Theater Mystery School

Megan Plummer & Elyse Welles

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Megan Plummer, a paranormal investigator, dreamworker, & medium, and Elyse Welles, an earth intuitive spirit worker and author of witchy and paranormal books, bring you conversations bridging spiritual mysticism with the paranormal lens. We invite you into a new podcast experience, taking you on a journey into the misty liminal cave where the world of paranormal investigation & spirit work resides. Let’s unravel the mystery of Spirit, from ghosts to deities, land spirits to elementals, and e ...
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What would you do if I told you an alien spacecraft might be headed toward Earth this November? Sounds like science fiction, right? But according to Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb, it could be a scientific fact. Discovered by the ATLAS telescope in Hawaii, 3I/ATLAS is a newly detected interstellar object—only the third ever spotted—zipping through…
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If you’ve flipped through an issue of National Geographic or scrolled through their social media, and caught a stunningly detailed photo of a tiny creature—like one where you can make out the hairs on a honeybee’s eyeballs, or the exact contours of a hummingbird’s forked tongue—you have probably seen the work of Anand Varma. He’s an award-winning s…
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Neuroscience is tricky… to say the least. Dedicated scientists have been exploring the organ since ancient times but there is still so much we don’t know about what goes on between our ears. In part 1 of our brain series, host Dr. Samantha Yammine speaks with neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Toker about his research on consciousness through experimenting …
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Things get wild when Professor and DJ talk about stopping children from accessing in appropriate games. Warner Bros are suing Midjourney for ripping off their art. With the recent case against OpenAI for pirating books, the precedent might not be on their side. Science is hard to do objectively. There's always a bias, and good scientists find ways …
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(0:10): Chinese Robot Startup X Square Secures $100M, Eyes Global Expansion and Future IPO (3:03): RingCentral Acquires CommunityWFM to Boost AI-Powered Workforce Management in Contact Centers (5:12): OranAI's PhotoG Disrupts Marketing with AI-Driven Automation, Secures $1.4M Revenue and 40 Enterprise Clients (7:06): Project Orbion: Revolutionizing…
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(0:10): ASML Invests €1.3 Billion in Mistral AI to Boost Europe's Tech Sovereignty (2:13): Google Australia's 'More's Possible' Campaign Highlights AI's Role in Health and Environment (4:15): Uber and Momenta to Launch Level 4 Robotaxi Trials in Munich by 2026 Amid Global Race (6:12): SK Telecom Expands AI Vision with TimeTree Partnership in Japan …
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Send us a text 7 Rules to Architect Sales Conversations Description: Selling isn’t about saying the right words or rehearsing a clever script. It’s about creating a space where buyers can think, breathe, and choose with confidence. In this episode of The Sales Pulse, Marla Koupal shares 7 rules for architecting sales conversations that feel natural…
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Dietary supplements are big business, with one recent estimate showing the industry is worth almost $64 billion in the United States alone. Take a casual scroll through your social media and you’ll find influencers hawking all kinds of supplements. But how effective are they? How are they regulated? And why are these “natural” remedies so appealing…
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This New York Times AI Story Will Stun You (Doug Axe Responds) ft. Dr. Douglas Axe Episode Description / Show Notes In this episode of The Science Dilemma, Allan CP sits down with Dr. Douglas Axe — molecular biologist, author, and leading voice in the Intelligent Design movement — to respond to a shocking New York Times story about a man who spiral…
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Put on your party hat and wet suit because it is Cephalopod Week, Science Friday’s annual celebration of all things, octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish. To kick things off, we’re bringing you an ode to the octopus arm. You may have heard that octopuses can use their arms to “taste” their surroundings, which they use for finding food. Now, researchers…
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Nano Banana — https://blog.google/products/gemini/updated-image-editing-model/ China Has a Different Vision for AI. It Might Be Smarter. — https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/china-has-a-different-vision-for-ai-it-might-be-smarter-581f1e44 Bear is now source-available — https://herman.bearblog.dev/license/ A deeper look at AI crawlers: breaking down traffi…
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In some policy circles, the idea of the U.S. electing a CEO-style dictator running the country like a company is gaining momentum. But should the idea be embraced? Those proposing the Dictator CEO, like Curtis Yarvin, argue it would challenge existing institutions and deliver cutthroat efficiency. But democracy advocates, like E. Glen Weyl, argue t…
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On August 27, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the White House fired CDC director Susan Monarez after only a month on the job. Right after she was ousted, other senior leaders resigned from the agency, including Demetre Daskalakis, an infectious disease physician and former director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory …
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Earlier this summer, astronomers discovered something strange whizzing past Jupiter: an interstellar object. Scientists named it 3I/ATLAS. It’s only the third interstellar object ever observed, and it’s due to leave the solar system by the end of the year, so the race is on to learn as much as we can about it. Host Flora Lichtman talks with astroch…
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(0:10): OpenAI Acquires Statsig to Propel AI Innovation and Strengthen Seattle's Tech Hub Status (2:23): AMP-Diffusion: AI Breakthrough in Antibiotic Discovery Targets Drug-Resistant Bacteria (4:09): Hugo Larochelle Named Scientific Director of Mila, Aims for AI Breakthroughs and Social Impact (5:33): Cosmo First Partners with Snowflake to Revoluti…
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Mojang are being sued for breaking the laws of the European Union by changing their terms of service to ban gun mods. Spearheaded by a mod developer, this lawsuit is adjacent to Stop Killing Games but not quite part of it. Google has announced a plan to block indie developers from publishing apps for Android without giving away their personal detai…
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(0:10): Australia Targets AI-Driven Abuse with New Laws to Combat Deepfake Nudes and Stalking (2:10): Tesla Unveils 'Master Plan Part IV': AI and Robotics to Drive Future Growth (3:50): SAP Unveils €20 Billion Sovereign Cloud Drive to Boost European Digital Independence (6:24): Jabra & Lenovo Launch AI-Optimized Meeting Room Solution with 180-Degre…
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You have probably given some thought to outdoor air pollution, whether it’s wildfire smoke or smog from traffic. You may even check AQI measurements on your phone. But what about the air inside your home? Host Flora Lichtman talks to civil and environmental engineer Nusrat Jung, who studies indoor air pollution, about how we create toxic air withou…
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(0:10): UCLA Unveils AI-Powered Wearable Brain-Computer Interface, Revolutionizing Robotic Control and Accessibility (1:52): UAE Unveils $200B AI Data Hub, Sparking Global Tech Race with U.S. and Saudi Partnerships (4:07): AI Revolutionizes Stroke Diagnosis, Tripling Full Recovery Rates in NHS Units (5:39): Empowering Teachers: Navigating AI Litera…
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There’s no real replacement for traditional medicine, but what if there was an intuitive way to prevent the effects of things like depression, anxiety, and chronic pain? Social prescription is the act of being prescribed activities that center around connection with community, art, and nature. And it’s backed by science! Dr. Samantha Yammine is joi…
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In some places, sand dunes protect shorelines from the onslaught of ocean waves. In other places, the dunes themselves are on the move, and threaten human structures. Host Flora Lichtman talks with mechanical engineer Nathalie Vriend, who studies the structure of sand dunes, about what makes a heap of sand a dune, and what scientists still hope to …
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More Americans are moving away from eating meat toward a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. But is continuing to eat animals a personal choice—or an ethical failure? Those favoring a plant-based lifestyle argue that eating animals is morally indefensible when plant-based alternatives can provide the same nutrition without pain. But meat lovers argue th…
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Rick Harrison and Chumlee take Pawn After Dark to a whole new level with weapons expert Alex Cranmer. Rick and Chum get to know Alex like never before, uncovering stories about his acting career and passions beyond being their weapons expert. For the first time ever, the guys leave the pawn shop and hit the shooting range—testing out a rare antique…
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Send us a text 3 Ways Emotional Labor Changes Every Sales Conversation Most sellers think sales is performance—scripts, clever closes, endless “value stacking.” But the real work of sales is emotional labor: judgment, insight, and risk. In this Labor Day episode, Marla Koupal shows how curiosity and clarity change every sales conversation—and why b…
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(0:10): Controversial AI-Generated 'Bikini Interviews' Flood Social Media, Spark Legal and Ethical Debates (2:11): WeChat Enforces AI Content Labels to Boost Transparency and Prevent Misinformation (3:50): Government Launches Advanced AI Cybersecurity Measures to Protect Infrastructure and Combat Digital Threats (6:08): Apple Unveils Asa: AI-Powere…
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Episode 12 – How Does AI Actually Work? A Clear Look Under the Hood Most of us hear about Artificial Intelligence every day—but how does it actually work under the hood? In this episode of The Science Dilemma, Allan CP sits down with Dr. George Montañez, associate professor of computer science and director of the Amistad Lab, to break down what AI …
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Summer may be winding down, but we’re not quite ready to let go of beach days, backyard cookouts, or ice cream cones. We love ice cream here at SciFri, so we’re pulling a few of our favorite ice cream science stories out of the freezer this week. Back in 2015, ice cream expert Maya Warren sat down with Host Ira Flatow to help us understand a scienc…
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(0:10): Ambarella's Edge AI Dominance: Surging Revenue, Soaring Shipments, and Expanding Market Reach (3:12): Framer Secures $100M Series D Funding, Valuing AI-Powered Platform at $2 Billion (5:11): India's AI Market Soars: Projected $28.8B by 2025, High Demand for AI Talent and Upskilling (8:22): Snowflake's Stock Skyrockets 14% Amid AI-Driven Rev…
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Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana, and the levees designed to protect New Orleans failed. Huge swaths of the city flooded, and 1,600 people were trapped inside Charity Hospital. Physician Erica Fisher was working in Charity’s emergency room at the time, and she and her colleagues fought for days to keep their patients a…
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