Go beyond the hype and headlines. Hear stories from real people using AI to do more of what they love about their jobs. From the F1 track to the kitchen—and even the bottom of a lake—learn how new tools are helping creatives, makers, visionaries, and their teams think big, move faster, and focus on the work that matters most.
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Is capitalism the engine of destruction or the engine of prosperity? On this podcast we talk about the ways capitalism is—or more often isn’t—working in our world today. Hosted by author and journalist Bethany McLean and world renowned economist Luigi Zingales, we explain how capitalism can go wrong, and what we can do to fix it. Cover photo attributions: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/research/stigler/about/capitalisnt. If you would like to send us feedback, suggestions for guests we should b ...
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Presented by the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy, The Inequality Podcast brings together scholars across disciplines to discuss the causes and consequences of inequality and strategies to promote economic mobility. This podcast is hosted by economists Steven Durlauf and Damon Jones, psychologist Ariel Kalil, and sociologist Geoff Wodtke.
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Step beyond the headlines with in-depth, independent analysis from the experts at the Institute for Fiscal Studies. Hosted by IFS Director Helen Miller, this podcast brings you objective insights from the researchers shaping the debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In a time of crisis and fast change, this podcast is a space to reflect and learn with change-makers working to tackle inequalities and injustice. We hear about the choices they make, the approaches they take, the obstacles they face and their hopes and dreams in making real change happen. As massive inequalities are threatening our societies and planet, join us to find out how to use this moment to turn the tide and shift power for a more just and equal world.
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🎙️ Disorderly Conduct is the podcast that pulls back the curtain on threats to democracy, wealth inequality, and political corruption. Through sharp interviews, deep discussions of current events, and compelling dives into pivotal historical moments, we uncover how power really works—and what it means for all of us. Thought-provoking, fearless, and unapologetically disruptive, Disorderly Conduct gives listeners the tools and context to make sense of a system designed to keep them in the dark.
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A podcast about inequality. We reimagine our economy one conversation at a time with activists, thinkers and politicians across the world. This podcast is hosted by Max Lawson, Grazielle Custódio, Annie Theriault and Nafkote Dabi and produced by Simon Maina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We are reshaping or challenging prevailing perspectives on current events. "Change The Narrative" reflects an intention to not only inform but also inspire listeners to engage with current events thoughtfully and proactively.
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Welcome to Policy for the People, a show that explores the public policies that can lift up all Oregonians. This show is a collaboration between KMUZ radio (kmuz.org) and the Oregon Center for Public Policy (ocpp.org).
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Combative, provocative and engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
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Join hosts Emma Ractliffe and Austin Unruh as they explore what’s broken in our food system, and what it looks like to build something better. Visit agrarianfuturespod.com to join our email list for a heads up on upcoming episodes and bonus content. Agrarian Futures is produced by Alexandre Miller, who also wrote our theme song. Instagram: @agrarianfuturespod Twitter: @agrarianfutures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/103857304/
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The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.
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Health Affairs This Week places listeners at the center of health policy’s proverbial water cooler. Join editors from Health Affairs, the leading journal of health policy research, and special guests as they discuss this week’s most pressing health policy news. All in 15 minutes or less.
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The difference of my beginning year thoughts and now after reading the books for critical disourse.
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A critical look at new technologies, new approaches and new ways of thinking, from politics to media to environmental sustainability.
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Black History is and has been suppressed in our society either by editing the facts or outright omission to create a false narrative. But that doesn’t mean we have to accept their version of reality. Please visit our website www.ourhistorynow.com.
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How does culture feed into inequality? And the other way around? In Culture and Inequality, cultural sociologists from universities across the world explore these topics in-depth from various perspectives on the basis of academic readings. While this podcast is primarily intended as a course module for advanced students in sociology, it certainly offers interesting insights to a more general audience too.
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Bold Politics is the show making hope normal again where Zack Polanski speaks - and listens - to thinkers, activists and people whose voices deserve to be heard. From immigration to the economy, inequality to leadership, Zack explores what the future of progressive politics can look like. "Nauseating left-wing populism" - The Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to Voices of the Community, we strive to amplify solutions facing where we live through featuring residents like you, along with change makers, and thought leaders to support our fellow residents and people visiting or working in our area. “Our goal is to feature the unheard comments and stories from communities across our region in hopes to create dialogues to address our common problems and support the change of the status quo.” - George Koster, Creator/Host
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Each week, Health Affairs' Rob Lott brings you in-depth conversations with leading researchers and influencers shaping the big ideas in health policy and the health care industry. A Health Podyssey goes beyond the pages of the health policy journal Health Affairs to tell stories behind the research and share policy implications. Learn how academics and economists frame their research questions and journey to the intersection of health, health care, and policy. Health policy nerds rejoice! Th ...
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Covering the health stories that make a difference. Dr Norman Swan and Dr Preeya Alexander dissect the latest and breaking news in the medical world.
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GOD said "Equality" at my Spiritual "Rebirth", Jesus said we each needed to understand Spiritual matters. Let us share our learnings or I will show you how if you need spiritual help to be reborn! Cover art photo provided by Honey Yanibel Minaya Cruz on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@honeyyanibel
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Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice
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These podcasts are recordings from the Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice lecture series 2023/24, 2022/23, 2021/22 and 2020/21, a visiting lecture series coordinated by Professor of Development Studies, Professor James Putzel and Dr Laura Mann. The Cutting Edge series provides students and guests with fascinating insights into the practical world of international development. Renowned guest lecturers share their expertise and invite discussion on an exciting range of issu ...
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The Rest Is Politics’ Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview politicians, leaders, intellectuals, and more. From inside and outside of politics, guests join Rory and Alastair to discuss life, leadership, and the philosophy that’s led them to success in their chosen field. Their conversations cover key political events, global affairs, and the big ideas shaping the world today, offering listeners in-depth perspectives from those at the heart of change. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become ...
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Get ready for your aha moment: Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti pierces your news bubble to expose the whole story. Getting answers to the questions that need to be asked, examining our history and the human condition. No topic is too complicated or off the table. It’s all On Point.
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Stories synonymous with sex, drugs and rock n roll. Bronze Winner of the 2023 Podcast Awards.
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Bestselling author, professor and entrepreneur Scott Galloway combines business insight and analysis with provocative life and career advice. On Mondays and Fridays, Office Hours features Scott answering your questions about business, career, and life. On Tuesdays, China Decode co-hosts Alice Han and James Kynge discuss the latest economic, political and cultural news shaping China’s role on the global stage. On Wednesdays, Raging Moderates brings Scott together with political strategist and ...
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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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Serve The People & Save Our Ecosystem Through Working Class Solidarity!
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Gender inequality has been plaguing our society for so long now but it’s painful to admit that even in 2019 where we are so modernized, gender inequality continues to effect us. How can we overcome this issue
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Learn how to build wealth - investing, pensions, the psychology of money - even things like how to get a payrise. Hosted by the UK’s top personal finance YouTuber Damien Jordan and his best mate Timeyin Akerele, this is the financial education we wish we’d had. Our focus is on the big stuff, teaching the strategies and mindset shifts that can have a significant impact on your financial life. Contact us: [email protected]
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A podcast about something Americans don't like to talk about--economic class. No matter where we fall on the economic ladder, everyone has a story.
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The Great Global Wealth Transfer — Thomas Piketty on Inequality
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Did you know that governments in Europe are able to spend 40 times more per child on education than governments in Sub-Saharan Africa? In this episode, world renowned economist Thomas Piketty breaks down the World Inequality Report 2026 and explains why today’s inequality is no longer a slow-moving crisis but an emergency. He shows how the global f…
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Lena Edlund on Women, Wealth, and Opportunity
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Over the past century, women’s roles in society have been transformed. It is straightforward enough to list changes in norms — around marriage, sex, jobs, and more. What is less obvious is how these updated norms have reshaped economies. Relationships have shifted between men and women, between women and their workplaces, and between the state and …
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Can the government fix wealth inequality simply by taxing the rich?
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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is floating the idea of an increase in the land transfer tax, an amount that's owed when a house is purchased. Its total is based on the value of the house at the time of purchase, meaning the higher the price, the higher the tax. The tax generates income for the city, which in turn could fund social programs for those in …
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Income Inequality in Oregon: What Does the Latest Data Show?
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We break down the latest data on income inequality in Oregon. OCPP policy analyst Tyler Mac Innis explains that the gap separating the rich and everyone else remains vast, even with the dip in income inequality seen in the two years following the peak set in 2021. That dip may have already reversed, given that the job-market factors driving the dec…
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S6 Ep1 Bridging research and practice to save democracy: being brave & stepping into the unknown
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Welcome to the People vs Inequality Podcast! In a time of crisis and fast change, this podcast is a space to reflect and learn with changemakers on how to tackle inequality. In this season we dive into the question of how academics and practitioners can better collaborate at this time of great need. As more and more countries are facing democratic …
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How Rising Inequality Impacted The Trans Experience | Shon Faye | Zack Polanski
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How has austerity and the cost of living impacted trans people over the last few decades? How can we encourage freedom of speech whilst still giving people the dignity they deserve? How does our treatment of trans people and refugees reflect the sort of society we want to build? Zack Polanski is joined by author and expert, Shon Faye. Join Nature's…
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#133 - Karl-Friedrich Israel - Inflation, Inequality, Socialism & the Future of Europe
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Inflation isn't an economic metric — it's a political tactic. When governments lie about inflation, they're not miscalculating; they're stealing from you. Economist Karl-Friedrich Israel explains how inflation quietly enriches asset holders, punishes workers and pushes Europe into a slow, silent decline. If your living standards are falling while p…
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Climate change is one of the most powerful forces shaping our world today. With an uptick in extreme weather events, it’s time to focus on how to adapt to this new normal from a public health perspective. Senior Producer Teresa Carey speaks with Dr. Georges C. Benjamin about the health impacts of climate change and how people can support their comm…
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FOF: WHAT WOULD EMILY DO: A Boss Who Doesn’t Care, When to Quit & Taking a Pay Cut
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Happy Holidays from Frequency Podcast Network! Over the next couple weeks, we'll be joined by the Friends of Frequency (FOF). In this special holiday edition of What Would Emily Do, I’m answering your real career questions. We’re talking about what to do when your boss doesn’t care about your health, how to know when it’s actually time to quit your…
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BEST OF: What's Happening with Value-Based Insurance Design? w/ Mark Fendrick
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A growing number of young people say their mental health diagnosis is an important part of their identity. But by medicalizing imperfection – could young people be losing what makes them uniquely human? ***Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: www.wbur.org/giveonpoint…
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PMQs #005 - This Country Doesn't Work Anymore
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This country doesn't work anymore. In this episode, I explain why I no longer believe voting can fix what's broken and why the real problem isn't left vs right, race vs race, or party vs party but unconstrained government power. This is a continuation of ideas sparked by recent debates around Nick Fuentes, Carl Benjamin, identity politics and the c…
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The French Insurrection: The indomitable Jean Moulin
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In the latest episode of Disorderly Conduct, hosts Joey, Fingers, Jesse, and Bobi delve into the remarkable life of Jean Moulin, a pivotal figure in the French Resistance during World War II. Their discussion not only sheds light on Moulin's strategic brilliance but also draws parallels to modern-day organizational tactics, emphasizing the importan…
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AI, EVs and HBC: Looking back at Canada's biggest business stories of 2025
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Happy Holidays from Frequency Podcast Network! Over the next couple weeks, we'll be joined by the Friends of Frequency (FOF). In this special feed drop on The Big Story, Host Mike Eppel speaks to Eric Kam, professor at Toronto Metropolitan University to reflect back on some of the biggest business headlines of 2025. They discuss the dramatic end of…
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BEST OF: Steven Lieberman on The Meteoric Rise Of Medicare Advantage
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Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Steven M. Lieberman of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles on his recent paper that explores how Medicare Advantage has seen significant enrollment growth and what reform efforts can be attempted to rebalance traditional Medicare and MA. Order the August 2025 issue of Health Affairs. Currently, mor…
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Will there ever be a single global language?
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Christmas is a time of year when many families and friends come together for a period of joy, peace and goodwill. The story of the birth of Jesus Christ has been translated into thousands of languages over thousands of years. And while you may hear it differently, the message is the same. From carols to conversations, Christmas reminds us how unite…
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An estimated 15,000 churches in the U.S. are likely to close in the next few years. Churches are more than places of worship – they are community centers, shelters, food banks. What's the community impact with church closures on the rise? ***Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: www.wbur.org/giveonpoint…
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The Prof G Media Team Answers Your Questions
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In this special year-end episode of Office Hours, producer Jennifer Sanchez sits down with the people who make Prof G Media run every day. You’ll hear from Mia Silverio, who leads research, Claire Miller, senior producer of Prof G Markets, and MaryJean Ribas, Scott’s chief of staff. They answer listener questions about how the shows are made, how s…
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Happy Holidays from Frequency Podcast Network! Over the next couple weeks, we'll be joined by the Friends of Frequency (FOF). In this special feed drop on The Big Story, Parliament Hill Bureau Chief for CityNews and political correspondent Glen McGregor discuss the biggest political headlines of 2025. They recap Justin Trudeau's resignation, the 20…
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ARCHIVE: I Did Everything Right...Then Lost Nearly £20,000!
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Amy is a member of the Making Money audience. Many of us have made mistakes in our investing journey but not everyone is brave enough to come on and tell us about it. This episode was first published in November 2024 If you’ve had a big financial lesson like Amy and you’d like to share it with us, email our producers Ruth and Emma at [email protected]…
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167. Faith, Depression, and Finding Calm in the Chaos (Professor Mark Williams)
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From Parliament to Prison, how can people find calm in chaotic environments? How does one cope with grief during the festive period? What are some successful ways to combat depression? Rory and Alastair are joined by clinical psychologist and ordained Minister, Mark Williams, to answer all these questions and more. Please note, this podcast episode…
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Fair Labor Standards in the United States: A Conversation With Constitutional Law Expert John Fliter
Dr John Fliter, author of U.S. vs. Darby Lumber Co.: The Triumph of Fair Labor Standards (University Press of Kansas, 2025), is our guest today. The interview covers the history of the struggle for fair labor standards in the US, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the state of labor today. Get in on everything we do: https://patreon.com/maurinacadem…
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Weekend Listen: Will 2026 bring any sort of stability in the real estate market?
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It's been a tumultuous year for the economy to say the least, especially in the interest of real estate and housing. The Bank of Canada cut interest rates nine times, yet buyers are still erring on the side of caution, waiting for some sort of stability before diving head-first into the market. Host Mike Eppel speaks to Shawn Zigelstein, broker and…
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Best of the Money Show:Biz Review & Money Matters: Tempelhoff
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Stephen Grootes spoke to Ian Mann about the top books for 2025, Chef Peter Tempelhoff about his award-winning culinary journey and FYN dining experiences, Graeme Codrington about upcoming global sporting events and the first Enhanced Games in 2026, and Lee Naik about his career, digital transformation across Africa, and inclusive leadership. The Mo…
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The holidays are all about giving, whether it's presents, donations or volunteer work. What's causing the warm glow you feel when you give someone a gift? ***Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: www.wbur.org/giveonpointBy WBUR
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Eating Fish in the Age of Limits with Paul Greenberg
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Fish have long been one of the last wild foods, a source of nourishment that connects us to the powerful ecology of the planet’s waters. But as journalist and author Paul Greenberg chronicles in his award-winning book Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food, our relationship with the sea has dramatically changed over the past century. Once near…
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Eskom’s Virtual Wheeling Shift and What It Means for the Power Sector
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Stephen Grootes speaks to energy expert and journalist Chris Yelland about Eskom’s decision to appoint Enerweb to build a digital platform for virtual wheeling, and how this development fits into broader regulatory tensions in South Africa’s energy market. In other interviews, Grootes explores the potential impact of a Warner Bros Discovery–Netflix…
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Swapping salt for a heart healthier option
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Substituting your table salt for something with lower sodium could drive down your risk of heart attack and stroke. Also, what expectant parents might not know about screening for genetic diseases before conceiving. Artificial intelligence (AI) could soon be used to help predict decisions a person might make at the end of life. And a look back at t…
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The Jackpod: It can happen here. It is happening.
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On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on Philip Roth’s 2004 novel "The Plot Against America," and its parallels with the U.S. today. ***Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: www.wbur.org/giveonpointBy WBUR
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Starting in 2029, the Oscars will be making its way to the big screen - YouTube. The change will come after more than 50 years of Disney's ABC having exclusive rights to the live broadcast. It's not the first shift Hollywood has seen from traditional broadcast spaces onto streaming media platforms, as the industry is looking to adapt to younger, on…
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Scott’s Thoughts on Joe Rogan, Year-End Reflections, and Hiring Great People
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Scott Galloway answers listener questions on whether he’d ever go on The Joe Rogan Experience, what went right (and wrong) this past year, and how small businesses can attract great talent in a competitive job market. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to [email protected], or drop your question in the r/ScottG…
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Covid-19's Impact on Housing & Wrap Around Services Highlights Part 3
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“We were able to open our tiny house village during the pandemic and have 26 young people move in off the street and into housing." - Sally Hindman, Founder & Executive Director, Youth Spirit Artworks 3 Main Takeaways on Solutions 1.Guaranteed Income Works-Programs like **Miracle Money** and the **New Leaf Project** show that direct cash support he…
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Sometimes, despite the hype, despite extensive funding, and despite clever and ingenious thinking, good ideas fail. Or at least don’t live up to their initial promise. There are lessons to be learnt and interesting anecdotes to be told. In this episode we look at four future-focused projects that have never really taken off: Google Glass, solar roa…
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Color can affect our mood, memory and relationship to people and places. How is color being used to design the world around us and shape our feelings? ***Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: www.wbur.org/giveonpointBy WBUR
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Treasury freezes funds for 75 municipalities; Zimbali unveils R20bn Marina & eco-living plan
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Stephen Grootes speaks to Miyelani Holeni, Municipal Governance Expert about Treasury withholding funds from municipalities over alleged financial mismanagement, the revenue consequences for municipalities and the effects of service delivery. In other interviews, Neil Cocker, Vice President of Operations, Zimbali Lakes talks about the bold R20 bill…
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#136 - Carl Benjamin - The System That Creates Nick Fuentes
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Carl Benjamin is a political commentator and cultural critic. This discussion focuses on diagnosis — not slogans — and on understanding consequences before they arrive. Young men aren't radicalising because of ideology, they're reacting to a world that no longer works for them. In this conversation with Carl Benjamin, we break down why the post-war…
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How Capitalism Became Global ft. Sven Beckert
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Is capitalism a force of nature, or a human-made order that we have the power to shape? In this episode, Luigi and Bethany sit down with Sven Beckert, a Harvard historian and author of the new book A Global History of Capitalism, to tackle a question that seems basic but remains surprisingly difficult to answer: what exactly is capitalism? Beckert …
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What's the bigger threat to Europe: "cultural erasure", or far-right populism?
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Tommy Robinson's carol concert claimed to be "putting Christ back into Christmas". Church of England Bishops quickly pointed out that Christ never went away and warned about Christmas becoming another proxy in the culture wars. Many of Robinson's supporters are turning to Christianity. Some have openly stated that the Christian faith is a cultural …
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How long until Canada sees a high-speed rail come to life?
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Last week, Ottawa announced a year for shovels to hit the ground for its long-awaited high-speed rail line connecting Toronto to Quebec City. Beginning in 2029, construction will be starting for the line's first rail segment, connecting Montreal to Ottawa via 200km worth of tracks. But both the government and the Crown corporation overseeing the pr…
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What’s Actually Breaking America — with David Brooks
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David Brooks, New York Times columnist, Atlantic writer, and bestselling author of The Second Mountain and How to Know a Person, joins Scott Galloway to examine the forces reshaping American life – from declining trust in government and media to economic uncertainty, extremism, and the crisis facing young men. They discuss why prosperity hasn’t tra…
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What's driving the rise in grandparent childcare
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The number of grandparents helping with childcare is going up nationally. According to a 2023 Harris Poll, 42% of working parents rely on grandparents for childcare. What does it mean for the lives of those grandparents and the support they need? ***Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: www.wbur.org/giveonpoint…
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Mozal halts March 2026; SARB ATM revamp reshapes universal access for SA
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Stephen Grootes speaks to Energy Expert, Ruse Moleshe, about Mozal, Mozambique’s largest aluminium smelter, being placed on care and maintenance from March 2026 after its owner, South32, failed to secure affordable and reliable electricity to keep the plant running. In other interviews, Pradeep Maharaj, Executive Director, Payment Ecosystem Moderni…
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Raging Moderates: How Trump Remade America in Just One Year
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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov take stock of a dizzying year in American politics. They break down how Trump’s return to office in 2025 reshaped the presidency, the economy, and U.S. institutions--even as his political standing shows signs of strain. Then, they turn to AI. As layoffs mount and lobbying surges, what should Democrats’ response be …
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From Hollywood to humanity: Rob Reiner's legacy will live beyond the screen
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Hollywood is reeling from the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner after they were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday night. The Los Angeles District Attorney has filed murder chargers against one of their sons, Nick Reimer, for the deaths - punishable by either life in prison or the death penalty. Host Maria Kestane speaks to Sadaf Ahsan, …
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Why Society Treats Allergies Like a Nothingburger
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Allergies are estimated to affect upwards of 30% of people globally, so why are they so often swept under the rug? People in restaurants lie about their allergies, food labelling is difficult to understand, and those with the allergies are often forced to be their own advocate to avoid a potentially life-threatening medical situation. On this episo…
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BEST OF: Medicare Physicians Are Getting a Raise...But At What Cost?
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Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Senior Editor Leslie Erdelack back to the pod to discuss the proposed rule change to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2026, which includes payment conversion factors for doctors, alternative payment models, add-on codes for Advanced Primary Care Management services, a new mandatory value-based payment mode…
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Why The Media Is Looking At Economics All Wrong | James Meadway | Zack Polanski
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How are global companies in the middle of supply chains making billions of pounds by profiteering off both the increased cost of living and the impact of climate change on farmers? How does the Bank of England serve owners of commercial banks instead of the British public? What would be the best way for a government to borrow for investment in long…
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Siddhartha Mukherjee on understanding cancer now
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In 2011, Siddhartha Mukherjee won the Pulitzer Prize for his biography of cancer, “The Emperor of All Maladies.” Now, he’s back with an update on how our understanding of cancer has advanced -- and what lies ahead. ***Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: www.wbur.org/giveonpoint…
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