Best Hammad Podcasts (2025)

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Building search for AI systems with Chroma CTO Hammad Bashir 1:06:43

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Hammad Bashir, CTO of Chroma, joins the show to break down how modern vector search systems are actually built from local, embedded databases to massively distributed, object-storage-backed architectures. We dig into Chroma’s shared local-to-cloud API, log-structured storage on object stores, hybrid search, and why retrieval-augmented generation (R…

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Isabella Hammad & Mirza Waheed on Palestine and Kashmir 1:22:00

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In this live recording from The Southbank Centre, Isabella Hammad and Mirza Waheed hold a unique discussion about Palestine, Kashmir and the parallels and divergences in their modern struggles with colonialism. They discuss art and consciousness around the dual ruptures of 1948, reportage and narration of historical insurgency and their own roles a…

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President & Chief Investment Officer of Google | Ruth Porat 169 45:11

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In this rare and deeply personal conversation, I was fortunate to sit down with Ruth as she opened up about the defining moments of her life, from learning the power of smart risk to helping stabilize the global economy in 2008. Her and I dive deep into Google’s AI strategy, how competition from ChatGPT ultimately makes the company stronger, the No…

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Nasser Abourahme in conversation with Edwin Nasr 1:18:25

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“Israel is a defeated project.” So begins Nasser Abourahme’s monumental essay in PALESTINE IS EVERYWHERE. Join us for the latest episode of the PalFest Podcast for a deep, structural analysis of Israel’s current strengths and weaknesses, the geopolitical shifts happening all around it and much, much more. It’s a fascinating conversation between Nas…

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Season 3, Episode 6 - Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighboring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol (Pakistan) 10:50

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Subscribe to hear the latest episode of Global Treasures, which covers the Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighboring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol. Abigail covers the history and travel tips for visiting this UNESCO world heritage site, added to the list in 1980. Support our Sponsors and Affiliates at no extra cost to you and help make plannin…

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Cities, Places, and Settings in Books with Strong Sense of Place 1:01:42

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Get your TBR lists ready, because in this wrap up episode we talk all about the books we read in Season 6, and then welcome David and Melissa of Strong Sense of Place for a special guest segment! They tell us about their favorite travels, settings they've loved, and unique books that have transported them. We also get into our issues with short sto…

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Throwing The Basketball Through The Hoop From The Bottom 1:07:06

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Folks, they did it. After all these episodes, the Vent City crew has finally taken a cue from every other skate podcast. That’s right! Today we bring you four dudes, none of them pros. With Kristin and Alex busy and Ryan on tour, it’s just two Teds with an Adam and a Kyle. And what have these unprofessional men gotten into? Well, Kyle wrote a Schol…

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Scaling DuckDB in the cloud with MotherDuck CEO Jordan Tigani 1:05:15

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In this episode of Database School, Aaron Francis sits down with Jordan Tigani, co-founder and CEO of MotherDuck, to break down what DuckDB is, how MotherDuck hosts it in the cloud, and why analytics workloads are shifting toward embedded databases. They dig into Duck Lake, pricing models, scaling strategies, and what it really takes to build a mod…

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Healing, Forgiveness & Creating Safe Spaces for Vulnerability | Peter Crone 168 58:26

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Peter Crone is a leading voice in human potential and performance, known worldwide as “The Mind Architect.” He works with elite athletes, entertainers, and entrepreneurs to help them break free from subconscious limitations and reprogram the beliefs that shape their lives. Through his unique blend of psychology, spirituality, and practical wisdom, …

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Just use Postgres with Denis Magda 1:07:59

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In this episode, Aaron talks with Dennis Magda, author of Just Use Postgres!, about the wide world of modern Postgres, from JSON and full-text search to generative AI, time-series storage, and even message queues. They explore when Postgres should be your go-to tool, when it shouldn’t, and why understanding its breadth helps developers build better…

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Season 3, Episode 5 - Asante Traditional Buildings (Ghana) 12:28

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Subscribe to hear the latest episode of Global Treasures, which covers the Asante Traditional Buildings in Ghana. Abigail covers the history and travel tips for visiting this UNESCO world heritage site, added to the list in 1980. Support our Sponsors and Affiliates at no extra cost to you and help make planning your trip easier: Hardshell Luggage: …

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The Museum of Innocence by Orhan Pamuk : narcissism and honor 1:08:13

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In this episode Neha and Shruti discuss The Museum of Innocence, by Nobel prize winner Orhan Pamuk, through themes of narcissism and honor. We discuss the idea of legacy, cultural norms and the patriarchy, and the way that the book's framing affects the way we interpret the story. Plus, we talk through the book's intriguing ending and reach new ins…

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Randa Abdel-Fattah in conversation with Sara Yasin about "Discipline" 1:18:41

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For episode 5 of The PalFest Podcast, we are thrilled to bring you the award-winning author, lawyer, human rights activist and community volunteer, Randa Abdel-Fattah in conversation with PalFest's own Sara Yasin, a Palestinian-American journalist who was managing editor at the LA Times and Buzzfeed News. They discuss, among other things, Fattah's …

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Addiction, Faith & The Consequences of Sin | Sh. Hamza Yusuf 167 1:16:33

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Sheikh Hamza Yusuf is one of the most respected Islamic scholars and the co-founder of Zaytuna College in the U.S. He has spent over forty years studying with some of the world’s leading scholars and is known for making deep Islamic wisdom accessible and relevant to modern life. Through his books, lectures, and teaching, he’s helped countless peopl…

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Strictly typed SQL with Contra CTO, Gajus Kuizinas 59:50

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In this episode, Gajus Kuizinas, co-founder and CTO of Contra, joins Aaron to talk about building the engineering world you want to live in, from strict runtime-validated SQL with Slonik to creating high-ownership engineering cultures. They dive into developer experience, runtime assertions, SafeQL, and even “Loom-driven development,” a powerful re…

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Season 3, Episode 4 - Archaeological Ruins of Mohenjo-daro (Pakistan) 10:12

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Located on the Indus River in Pakistan, the Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro is one of the best preserved urban settlements from 2500 BCE. Join your host Abigail for this episode of Global Treasures to learn about the history and travel tips for visiting this UNESCO world heritage site Support our sponsors and affiliates at no extra cost to you!*…

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Such A Long Journey by Rohinton Mistry: forgiveness, misfortunes, and miracles 57:13

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In this episode, Shruti and Neha travel to Mumbai in Rohinton Mistry's Booker shortlisted novel Such a Long Journey, through themes of forgiveness, miracles, and misfortunes. We discuss the novel's loveable and sometimes frustrating characters, the symbolism of animals, and the looming specter of death in daily life. Books Mentioned & Shelf Discove…

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Tareq Baconi in conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates about "Fire in Every Direction" 1:12:09

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In this special live recording of The PalFest Podcast, direct from Middle Church NYC we bring you the launch of Fire in Every Direction: A Memoir, Tareq Baconi’s singular coming-of-age story about queer and political awakening from within the Palestinian diaspora. Baconi was joined by Ta-Nehisi Coates in a conversation about personal and political …

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“Obesity Is Costing Us $5 Trillion Every Year!” —Gary Brecka 52:12

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Gary Brecka is a human biologist, longevity researcher, host of @ultimatehumanpodcast and co-founder of 10X Health, Gary spent over 20 years in life insurance analyzing bloodwork, biomarkers, and medical records to predict lifespan with astonishing accuracy. Realizing the system profits when people get sick, not healthy, Gary shifted his focus to p…

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Building serverless vector search with Turbopuffer CEO, Simon Eskildsen 1:06:48

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In this episode, Aaron Francis talks with Simon Eskildsen, co-founder and CEO of TurboPuffer, about building a high-performance search engine and database that runs entirely on object storage. They dive deep on Simon's time as an engineer at Shopify, database design trade-offs, and how TurboPuffer powers modern AI workloads like Cursor and Notion. …

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Building an S3 Competitor with Tigris CEO Ovais Tariq 1:07:27

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Aaron talks with Ovais Tariq, co-founder and CEO of Tigris Data and former Uber engineer who helped scale one of the world’s largest distributed systems. They discuss Uber’s hyperscale infrastructure, what it takes to build an S3-compatible object store from scratch, and how distributed storage is evolving for the AI era. Follow Ovais: Twitter: htt…

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Mo Gawdat on Power, Money, Morality: The Collapse of Capitalism & The Military-Industrial Complex 2:28:26

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From IBM and Microsoft to serving as Chief Business Officer at Google X, Mo Gawdat has spent over three decades at the forefront of technology and innovation. Today, the bestselling author turns his engineer’s mind toward life’s biggest question: how can we live well and meaningfully in an age defined by artificial intelligence? This monumental 2.5…

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Season 3, Episode 3 - Ancient City of Bosra (Syria) 12:46

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In the latest episode, Global Treasures covers the Ancient City of Bosra, one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. This UNESCO site contains ruins from Roman, Byzantine and Muslim eras. Join us as we dive into the history, travel tips for visiting and more. SIM: https://drimsim.tpk.mx/hr1BvzVH Bosra Trip.com Page: https://plann.in/…

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The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin: erasure and morality 55:19

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Neha and Shruti discuss the speculative novel The City We Became, a story about New York City's five avatars who must band together to defend the city from a looming enemy. We discuss our thoughts on the book's premise and structure, get into H.P Lovecraft's legacy of horror and racism, and more! Books Mentioned & Shelf Discovery: The Call of Cthul…

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Laleh Khalili talks to Adam Hanieh, Robert Knox and Rafeef Ziadeh about "Resisting Erasure: Capital, Imperialism and Race in Palestine" 1:27:33

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In the third instalment of The PalFest Podcast we are excited to bring you Laleh Khalili, the esteemed professor and writer in conversation with the authors of Resisting Erasure: Capital, Imperialism and Race in Palestine; Adam Hanieh, Robert Knox & Rafeef Ziadah. Date of recording: October 13th, 2025. Subscribe to the PalFest Bookshelf here Buy a …

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Noor Hindi & George Abraham talk to Rachael Allen about "Heaven Looks Like Us" 1:17:44

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Ahead of the UK launch of the new anthology of Palestinian poetry, Heaven Looks Like Us, on October 29th, we are thrilled to bring you George Abraham and Noor Hindi, the co-editors, in conversation with Rachael Allen, the poetry editor at Fitzcarraldo Editions. Date of recording: October 6th, 2025. Get your tickets for the book launch in London her…

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Rewriting SQLite from prison with Preston Thorpe 1:18:28

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In this episode of Database School, Aaron talks with Preston Thorpe, a senior engineer at Turso who is currently incarcerated, about his incredible journey from prison to rewriting SQLite in Rust. They dive deep into concurrent writes, MVCC, and the challenges of building a new database from scratch while discussing redemption, resilience, and raw …

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"Awareness Solves Half of Your Life's Problems" - Tia Maria | Integrative Nutritionist & Gut Hormone Specialist 1:45:10

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"Awareness Solves Half of Your Life's Problems" - Tia Maria 164 | Integrative Nutritionist Gut Hormone Specialist. Tia is a double-certified Integrative Nutritionist specialised in Gut and Hormone Health. Her journey into wellness began early, shaped by watching her mother bravely battle breast cancer twice and her father navigate his own health ch…

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A million transactions per second: building TigerBeetle with Joran Greef 1:28:12

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In this episode, Aaron talks with Joran Greef, CEO and creator of TigerBeetle, the world’s first financial transactions database. Joran takes us on a deep dive of on how TigerBeetle brings double-entry accounting principles directly into the database layer to achieve extreme correctness, performance, and fault tolerance at scale. Follow Joran and T…

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When Art Becomes Therapy | Nourine Hammad on Motherhood and Healing 1:26:06

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Nourine is a visual artist whose intricately detailed pencil drawings explore the line between reality and constructed imagery. Her immersive works challenge perception and invite quiet reflection. Beginning with photography or digital compositions, she meticulously translates her ideas into pencil on paper blending contemporary image-making with t…

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Season 3, Episode 2 - Al Qa'la of Beni Hammad (Algeria) 13:45

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In the latest episode of the Global Treasures Podcast, learn about the history and travel tips for visiting Al Qa'la of Beni Hammad, an incredible UNESCO world heritage site located in Algeria. Support our sponsors and affiliates at no extra cost to you!* SIM: Airalo: https://airalo.tpk.mx/W0A5aWFu Apple AirTags for Tracking Luggage: https://amzn.t…

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White Teeth by Zadie Smith: disappointment and rejecting coexistence 1:08:14

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In this episode, Neha and Shruti discuss Zadie Smith's debut novel, White Teeth. We talk about themes of religion, inheritance, class, history, and the need for control; we explore what those 'white teeth' in the title might mean; and finally we get into our issues with the book, and discuss the genre of Hysterical Realism. Links: Human, All Too In…

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Season 3, Episode 1 - Aksum (Ethiopia) 13:36

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Join us for the latest episode of the Global Treasures Podcast, where we dive into the history and travel tips for visiting Aksum. This UNESCO world heritage site marks the center of ancient Ethiopia, and was added to the list in 1980. SIM: https://drimsim.tpk.mx/hr1BvzVH Aksum Plannin Page: https://plann.in/6qQfaJ Apple AirTags for Tracking Luggag…

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Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf: perception and inadequacy 58:34

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Virginia Woolf's incredible novel Mrs. Dalloway turns 100 this year! Shruti and Neha talk about this book and its themes of perception, inadequacy, memory, illness, and death. They discuss the effect of the past on the characters, the book's imperialist and pro-colonialism project, and the disappearance of the narrator. Books Mentioned & Shelf Disc…

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Batool Abu Akleen talks to Wiam El-Tamami about "48Kg." 1:02:26

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For our very first conversation, we are incredibly lucky to have Batool Abu Akleen, brilliant young poet from Gaza, in conversation with Wiam el-Tamami, Egyptian writer and one of Batool’s translator, speaking from Berlin. They will discuss Batool’s landmark debut collection of poems, 48Kg., which critics have described as ‘profound’, ‘vital’, ‘hau…

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How Diriyah is Shaping Saudi Arabia's Cultural Future | Kiran Haslam, CMO Diriyah 1:10:51

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Storytelling: A Common Thread of Humanity | Fatima Al-Banawi 160 2:03:12

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A Saudi storyteller, actor, writer, and director whose work blends art with social impact, Fatima is the founder of Alf Wad Production House and The Other Story Project, initiatives that have transformed storytelling into a tool for cultural dialogue and community building. Her breakout role in Barakah Meets Barakah (2016), Saudi’s submission to th…

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Season 3 Interlude - Interview with Author Wendy Holden 28:38

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In today's episode of the Global Treasures Podcast, Abigail interviews Wendy Holden, who was a journalist for eighteen years, including a decade at the Daily Telegraph. She is the author and coauthor of more than thirty books, among them several internationally acclaimed wartime biographies, including Born Survivors.goo Join us as we discuss her ex…

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Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín: family and duty 1:08:03

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Neha and Shruti discuss Brooklyn, a historical novel about a young woman who immigrates from Ireland to America in the 1950s, through the themes of family and duty. We discuss the character of Eilis Lacey and her passivity, Tóibín's spare writing style, and the various forces pulling at the characters in this book. We also draw comparisons to Henry…

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PlanetScale Postgres with CEO Sam Lambert 1:06:39

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Sam Lambert, my former boss at PlanetScale, talks to me about PlanetScale moving from a MySQL company to now also having a Postgres offering. Sam shares why PlanetScale decided to move to Postgres, how MySQL and Postgres are different at a technical level, and how the change has impacted the company culture. Stay to the end for a special surprise! …

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"Saudi Arabia Has the Most Football Fans Per Capita in The World!" - Ben Harburg 159 1:22:11

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Ben is an American investor and owner of Saudi football club Al-Kholood. He made history for being first non-Saudi to acquire a team in the Saudi Roshn League. Ben is also the founder of MSA Capital, a global investment firm managing over $2 billion in assets. On this episode, Mo picks Ben’s brain on what first pulled him into the idea of buying a …

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The database for all your AI needs 1:00:07

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Marcel Kornacker, the creator of Apache Impala and co-creator of Apache Parquet, joins me to talk about his latest project: Pixeltable, a multimodal AI database that combines structured and unstructured data with rich, Python-native workflows. From ingestion to vector search, transcription to snapshots, Pixeltable eliminates painful data plumbing f…

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"Nature Is A Sucker For My Soul' -Andrew Zaloumis 158, CEO Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve 54:20

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We kick off season six with the CEO of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority, internationally recognized for his pioneering work in conservation and community-driven environmental management. A visionary conservation leader and human rights advocate known for his pioneering work in sustainable, people-centered environme…

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Season 2, Episode 45 - Virunga National Park (Democratic Republic of the Congo)doc 16:52

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This episode of Global Treasures covers Virunga National Park, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Virunga is one of the most biologically diverse places in the world, serving as the home for mountain gorillas. Come learn about the history, travel tips and more. Support our sponsors and affiliate links at no extra cost to you (though we ma…

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Bangkok Wakes to Rain by Pitchaya Sudbanthad: time and displacement 55:33

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In this episode we discuss Bangkok Wakes to Rain, a novel of interconnected stories set in Krung Thep (Bangkok) over several decades. We discuss how the idea of time is explored through the story, and how each character encounters displacement in their own way. We then get into a conversation about aging, beauty trends, and the afterlife, before ou…

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Inside the Royal Court | An Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Special (The Full Version) 48:53

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This is the full version of the clip I recently shared, where I reflect on my experience inside the Royal Court of Saudi Arabia during President Trump’s historic visit.In this extended story, I take you behind the scenes to share what it was really like. The atmosphere, the protocol, and the unforgettable moments that made this occasion so unique. …

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Inside the Royal Court: My Conversation with President Trump! 9:22

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Here’s a clip I put together in a monologue format, where I share the story of being invited to the Royal Court during President Trump’s visit.By Mohammed Islam

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Season 2, Episode 44 - Vezelay, Church and Hill (France) 13:06

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This episode of Global Treasures covers Vezelay, Church and Hill, located in France. The Benedictine Abbey of Vézelay is a major place for pilgrimage and landmark for Christianity. Join Abigail as she discusses the history, travel tips and fun facts about this unique world heritage site. Support our Sponsors and Affiliates at no extra cost to you a…

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Cities & Urban Literature: Introducing Season 6 33:40

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Welcome to a new season! Today we’re talking all about cities in literature – what cities represent, what ‘setting as character’ really means, and books we’ve read that really capture the magic of cities. We then share the seven books we’ll be reading this season, along with context and background, and the themes and elements we’ll be paying attent…

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Sharding Postgres without extensions with PgDog founder, Lev Kokotov 48:53

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I chat with Lev Kokotov to talk about building PgDog, an open-source sharding solution for Postgres that sits outside the database. Lev shares the journey from creating PgCat to launching PgDog through YC, the technical challenges of sharding, and why he believes scaling Postgres shouldn’t require extensions or rewrites. Follow Lev: Twitter: https:…