Best Institute For Diversity Science Podcasts (2025)

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Monterey County housing plan inches forward, gray wolf population grows after a decade of conservation 1:44

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Monterey County is waiting for state feedback on its overdue housing plan. And, the state has an update on the gray wolf population after a decade of conservation.By Amy Mayer

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How USDA grant funding chaos has upended work inside one CSUMB research lab 1:44

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In today's newscast, a look at the downstream effects of changes to federal grant requirements since President Trump took office.By Elena Neale-Sacks

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Moss Landing battery fire demolition might start soon, paternity leave rates rise 1:44

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Structure demolition at the site of the Moss Landing battery fire could begin this month, and owner Vistra Energy will be responsible for compiling a health risk assessment. Plus, paternity leave rates are increasing in California.By Erin Malsbury

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On Deep Left podcast 1:50:35

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https://deepleft.substack.com/p/interview-with-dr-eric-kaufmanBy Eric Kaufmann

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AmeriCorps volunteer affected by Trump cuts, fawning season signs seem to make a difference 1:44

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In today's newscast, a local Monterey County volunteer shares how the Trump Administration's attempt to dismantle AmeriCorps affected her job. And, as deer fawning season on the Central Coast comes to a close, the signs warning drivers to slow down will disappear.By Katie Brown

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Local students will get civics boost, healthcare advocates denounce Medicaid cuts 1:43

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Civics and service learning are getting a boost in the region. Plus, local leaders are speaking out against health cuts in the recent federal tax and spending bill.By Ngozi Cole, Elena Neale-Sacks

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Middlebury Institute closes its diversity and inclusion office, local rebates for electric vehicles 1:44

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In today's newscast, the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) office at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey is now closed—some work will continue as part of a restructuring. Plus, Monterey Bay area residents can apply for local subsidies on new and used electric cars.…

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A new landscape for housing development in California, plus free meals and food lessons in Santa Cruz schools 1:44

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In today's newscast, California is making it easier to build homes, but harder to address homelessness. Plus, Santa Cruz City Schools will continue offering free meals in the upcoming school year, as well as hands-on food systems education.By Elena Neale-Sacks

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Some programming for Soledad prison veterans lapses, Santa Cruz celebrates parks and recreation month 1:45

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10 state-funded rehabilitation programs run by the Veterans Transition Center at Soledad's Correctional Training Facility have ended. Plus, the City of Santa Cruz celebrates parks and recreation month in July.By Katie Brown

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Professor Patricia MacCormack on philosophy, death activism, veganism, antinatalism, necrosexuality, the Anthropocene, dudebros in academia, and a loving and vitalist relationship to death 1:19:58

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Patricia MacCormack on philosophy, death activism, veganism, antinatalism, necrosexuality, the Anthropocene, dudebros in academia, and a loving and vitalist relationship to death Who is Patricia? Professor Patricia MacCormack is Professor of Continental Philosophy. She is the author of Cinesexuality (…

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Local Iranian writer calls for human rights in Iran amidst fragile ceasefire. 4:01

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More than a week after Israel and Iran reached a fragile ceasefire, a local Iranian writer is offering her insight. Ava Homa lives in Pacific Grove, has written extensively about human rights in Iran and teaches at Cal State Monterey Bay.By Ngozi Cole

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Monterey County crop values increase, state funds support local math and science students 1:37

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Monterey Peninsula Unified School District receives a $350,000 statewide learning grant to help preschool to third grade students studying math and science. And, Monterey County's annual crop and livestock output reached nearly 5 billion dollars last year according to the annual 2024 report.By Ngozi Cole

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S1E12: Moving From Surviving to Thriving: Addressing Bias Impacts on Mental Health 1:44:51

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Amber's geeky joy this month is the creativity of insurance commercials, and Will’s joy is visiting the American Players Theater for Shakespeare productions. July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness month, so the cohosts discuss bias and its effects on mental health. We talk about various ways that bias can cause mental health issues, whether that bia…

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On Andrew Gold Heretics podcast 1:24:05

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bvf2ZV0qwBAProfessor Eric Kaufmann is a Canadian teaches politics at the University of Buckingham. He was appointed in October 2023, following his resignation from his post at Birkbeck, University of London, after two decades of service, citing political differences. Today, we discuss JK Rowling, the rise of the fasc…

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On Talk TV Alex Phillips Show 6:47

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Discussing NHS pronoun badges, Oct 3 (from 1:25:30) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB5q2RSTd5U&list=PLTgNsAaFzbI1nOcJ2nHj3V8-PmZlf4UWk&index=2By Eric Kaufmann

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California will keep library parks passes, reaction to birthright citizenship decision 1:40

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California residents will be able to continue checking out state parks passes from libraries. Plus, what the potential end to birthright citizenship means for one California family.By Elena Neale-Sacks

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Systemic Sexism in Academia, with Olivia del Giorgio, María Piquer-Rodríguez, and Silvia Lomáscolo 29:41

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For this episode of BioScience Talks, we're joined by Olivia del Giorgio, at McGill University Department of Geography, in Montreal, Quebec, María Piquer-Rodríguez, at the Institute of Geographical Sciences, at Freie Universität, Berlin, Germany, and Silvia Lomáscolo, at the Institute of Regional Ecology at University of Tucumán and CONICET, in Arg…

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Monterey County's Sudanese community brings attention to ongoing civil war 1:42

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In today's newscast, local Sudanese residents gathered over the weekend to bring attention to the civil war in Sudan, which started in 2023. The United Nations has called it the worst humanitarian crisis in the world at this time.By Ngozi Cole

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KQED journalist shares reporting on trans trailblazer living in Aptos 1:40

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An ongoing KQED series spotlighting gender-diverse artists and activists is amplifying the story of Sandy Stone.By Katie Brown

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Environmentalists oppose weakening state protections, Monterey airport gets funding for new terminal 1:46

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Monterey and San Benito County environmentalists organize in support of the California Environmental Quality Act in response to two bills that could weaken the statewide law. And, a $5 million federal grant will support the construction of a new terminal at Monterey Regional Airport.By Erin Malsbury

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The state budget changes Medi-Cal and homelessness programs, and Fort Ord Dunes gets a new campground 1:43

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The state budget makes changes to Medi-Cal and homelessness programs. Plus, construction begins on a new campground at Fort Ord Dunes State ParkBy Katie Brown

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Episode 10: Why The '90s Matter 30:48

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The 1990s were a pivotal decade for the United States and the world. This season on None Of The Above, we rewinded to the ‘90s to cover the breakup of the Soviet Union, America’s unipolar moment, and the rise of China. We explored civil war in Afghanistan, the spread of nuclear weapons, South Africa’s transition to democracy, and much more. The ‘90…

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Parts of Big Sur could be sold, local marine sanctuaries under threat 1:45

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A Monterey County Supervisor says Big Sur is strongly protected in the face of a federal budget bill hoping to sell off over 200 million acres of national public lands. And, Congressman Jimmy Panetta says he will fight offshore drilling proposals in Monterey Bay as the Trump Administration plans to approve oil and gas projects in National Marine Sa…

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Santa Cruz harbor bridge closed for construction, Defense Language Institute faces possible cuts 1:41

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In today's newscast, both lanes of the Santa Cruz harbor bridge are closed from now until February 2026. And, Central Coast Congressmember Jimmy Panetta has introduced a bill to preserve language learning in the military.By Elena Neale-Sacks, Doug McKnight

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Local activists rally against proposed healthcare cuts targeting immigrants. 0:46

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Local advocates are denouncing proposed healthcare cuts in the California state budget that include freezing Medi-Cal enrollment for those without legal status.By Ngozi Cole

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Former KAZU news director's podcast about gun violence, California politicians respond to Iran bombing 1:52

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In today's newscast, KAZU's former News Director shares excerpts of her new podcast, Senseless, which deals with gun violence and the pain of losing her father to a mass shooting. Plus, California Sen. Alex Padilla and Rep. Jimmy Panetta have condemned President Donald Trump's decision to bomb Iran without first seeking congressional approval.…

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It could get easier to start a business in Santa Cruz, and a state bill would ban police face coverings 1:42

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In today's newscast, California lawmakers introduced a bill that would ban law enforcement face coverings and the City of Santa Cruz looks for ways to spur economic development. Plus, Santa Cruz has lost a long-time public servant and activist.By Erin Malsbury

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S6E4: Joel Ye: Examining Neural Data More Efficiently and Holistically 25:10

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Understanding how the brain works remains a grand scientific challenge, and it's yet another area where researchers are examining whether foundation models could help them find patterns in complex data. Joel Ye of Carnegie Mellon University talks about his work on foundation models, their potential and limitations and how others can get involved in…

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Urban Rewilding, with Patt Finnerty 24:08

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For this episode of BioScience Talks, we're joined by Dr. Patt Finnerty, a postdoctoral research fellow in the Global Ecology Lab at the University of Sydney. We discussed his recent BioScience article, Urban Rewilding to Combat Global Biodiversity Decline. More information on Writing for Impact and Influence can be found here.…

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Bridget Goosby on How Experiencing Racism Impacts Physical Health 43:41

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In this episode, Dr. Bridget Goosby of the University of Texas at Austin talks with Dr. Angela Byars-Winston about her work to better understand how experiencing racism and discrimination impacts a person's physical health. They also talk about a research project that they’re a part of that looks at the experiences and pressures that Black women in…

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Episode 9: A Military Without Rival 39:12

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The military and the very idea of national security changed a lot in the 1990s. Politicians promised a new period of peace and prosperity after the Cold War, but the military would not draw down from the international arena. On the contrary, the United States turned to policing the world, and the military carried out new types of missions meant to …

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S2E11: Guidelines for Fair and Legal Employment Practices with Guest Nicki Vander Meulen 1:20:02

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The cohosts and returning guest Nicki Vander Meulen are dressed up in rainbows and sparkles in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Nicki’s joy is a bracelet with a neurodiversity symbol for Autistic people, and Will’s joy is a rainbow necklace and a pin he got when our Inequity Agents of Change nonprofit was admitted to Wisconsin’s LGBT Chamber of Commerc…

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Dr. Terri Daniel on toxic theology, healthy theology, complicated grief, being a non-religious chaplain, hospice and loss 1:16:41

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Dr. Terri Daniel on toxic theology, healthy theology, complicated grief, being a non-religious chaplain, hospice and loss. Who is Terri? Dr. Terri Daniel is an inter-spiritual hospice chaplain, end-of-life educator, and grief counselor certified in death, dying and bereavement by the Association of De…

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Episode 8: The Cost of Humanitarian Intervention 43:12

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When the Cold War ended, many imagined a more peaceful world. Yet the 1990s were marked by humanitarian crises in Somalia, Rwanda, and former Yugoslavia. Images of mass atrocities and genocide reached wide audiences on newly available 24/7 TV news channels, as humanitarians increasingly advocated for military intervention. The United States under B…

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Kaiping Chen and Corey Jackson on Trust in Science 45:25

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In this episode, Kaiping Chen and Corey Jackson talk about trust in science—and how we can think about it from the perspective of diversity science. They argue that the research community should aim to create an environment where non-scientists are being given the tools, support, and context to engage with research in a way that aligns with their n…

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Settler Colonialism and Drivers of Anti-Israel Sentiment with Eric Kaufmann and Adam Kirsch, Manhattan Institute 1:39

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Settler Colonialism and Drivers of Anti-Israel Sentiment with Eric Kaufmann and Adam Kirsch, Manhattan Institute by Eric KaufmannBy Eric Kaufmann

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Drones in Fieldwork, with Thilina Surasinghe, Kunwar Singh, and Amy Frazier 29:46

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For today's episode, we are joined by Thilina Surasinghe, Professor at Bridgewater State University in the Department of Biological Sciences, Kunwar Singh, Senior Geospatial Scientist at AidData and affiliate faculty at the Center for Geospatial Analysis, at the College of William & Mary, and Amy Frazier, Professor and the Jack and Laura Dangermond…

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S6E3: Jackson Burns: Avoiding Chemical Dead Ends 26:01

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Chemists and chemical engineers have modeled molecules for decades, but artificial intelligence and foundation models offer the prospect that researchers could train models with predictive abilities in one area of chemistry that could be fine-tuned for another. Trustworthy chemistry foundation models could help streamline the experimental time and …

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Trends in False Advertising and Related Competitor Disputes Involving FDA-Regulated Products 17:55

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On this special collaborative episode of Ropes & Gray's Non-binding Guidance and Talkin’ Trade podcast series, life sciences regulatory and compliance partner Josh Oyster is joined by intellectual property litigation partner Matt Rizzolo to discuss the complex world of false advertising and unfair competition disputes involving drugs, medical devic…

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Episode 7: America's China Gamble 41:25

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China’s violent Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989 marked a turning point in US-China relations. After two decades of slowly but steadily nurturing friendly relations, the United States would choose to develop economic ties without insisting on democratic reforms. The prevailing hope was that China’s economic growth would inevitably lead to politic…

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S2E10: Healing and Understanding Intergenerational and Collective Traumas 1:42:18

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To celebrate Star Wars Day ("May the Fourth be with you!)", Will and Amber dress in their favorite colors (pink and green) as "Star Wars" characters, and share "Star Wars" related joys. Amber's joy is attending one of Disneyland's After Dark Nites for "Star Wars" last year - with her mom, Will, and producer Eric Roman. Will's joy is the fun "Star W…

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On American Reformer podcast 1:06:06

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Eric Kaufmann, professor of Politics at the University of Buckingham, comes on to talk about his new book "The Third Awokening" and the future of immigration, populism, and the cultural left. #EricKaufmann #Politics #UK #US #Woke #Left #Liberal #Right #Conservative #TheThirdAwokening Eric is now Professor of Politics at the University of Buckingham…

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Episode 19 - Joe Roman, Conservation Biologist and Book Author 52:04

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The podcast episode with Dr. Joe Roman, featured on the WeWhale Pod, explores his journey as a conservation biologist, focusing especially on marine ecology, whales, and their ecological importance. The discussion covers his unique research on whale feces—how it recycles nutrients in the ocean through the "whale pump"—and shares anecdotes from his …

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Dr. Sydney Campbell on Medical Assistance in Dying for mature minors, children’s participation, policy, assisted dying, childism, participatory research and end-of-life contexts 1:00:39

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Sydney Campbell on Medical Assistance in Dying for mature minors, children’s participation, policy, assisted dying, childism, participatory research and end-of-life contexts Who is Sydney? Dr. Sydney Campbell is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University. She completed he…

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‘Eric Kaufmann on Liberal Overreach,’ on Andrew Sullivan’s Dishcast 2:11:59

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Eric is a professor of politics at the University of Buckingham, where he runs the new Centre for Heterodox Social Science. He’s also an adjunct fellow at the Manhattan Institute. His new book is The Third Awokening: A 12-Point Plan for Rolling Back Progressive Extremism (its title in the UK is Taboo: How Making Race Sacred Produced a Cultural Revo…

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Sudan and the Limits of Western Peacebuilding (from the archive) 26:33

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Sudan’s civil war recently entered its third year. It has claimed the lives of around 150,000 people and displaced around 13 million. In this archival episode, we revisit the outbreak of violence that erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Army, led by Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and a paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces, led by…

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Moving Beyond Crisis and Ecological Grief, with Marco Malavasi 23:46

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For this episode of BioScience Talks, we're joined by Marco Malavasi, plant ecologist and cartographer at the University of Sassari, in Italy. We discussed his recent BioScience article "Beyond crisis and grief: Rethinking conservation narratives," which serves as a guide to more productively communicating about—and thinking about—conservation in a…

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S6E2: Prasanna Balaprakash: Predicting Earth Systems and Harnessing Swarms for Computing 30:51

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In the second episode in our series on foundation models for science, we discuss Oak Ridge National Laboratory's work and hear about lessons learned from the recent 1000 Scientists AI Jam, a recent event that brought together researchers from several Department of Energy national laboratories, OpenAI and Anthropic. My guest is Prasanna Balaprakash,…

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Episode 6: How Apartheid Ended in South Africa 40:05

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In the 1990s, South Africa ended apartheid, a brutal system of racial segregation, and became a democracy. During the Cold War, the United States supported South Africa’s apartheid government because it was anti-communist. But American civil rights activists pushed Washington to reassess its support – which it did as the Cold War wound down. Nelson…

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S2E09: Discovering Room To Grow! With Guest Sandy Eichel 1:00:29

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Will, Amber, and returning guest Sandy Eichel are dressed up in purple and green to celebrate Spring! Sandy shares their joy about early spring flowers, Amber continues that thread sharing her joy about the flower farms and tulip festival in Oregon, and Will’s joy is using butterfly pea flower tea to make color-changing cocktails! Sandy leads off t…