Best Mark Sumner Podcasts (2025)

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The Trump-Induced Crisis in U.S. Science 31:58

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Adam talks about the crisis in U.S. science and higher education that is unfolding now, due to the multi-pronged assault on both by the second Trump administration. This episode was recorded on June 19, 2025. It’s a special one-off episode of Deep Convection, not part of The Sumner Files. Media articles mentioned in the episode include: New York Ti…

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The Sumner Files, Episode Eight: Connie Burg 1:03:45

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Photo by Alon Koppel. Connie Burg, aka China Burg, Don Burg, and Lucy Hamilton, had never played the guitar before she joined Mars. But that didn’t stop her from developing a uniquely original style that became a defining feature of Mars’ sound, and that in turn influenced all the No Wave music that came afterwards. Connie went on to learn another …

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The Sumner Files, Episode Seven: Susan Lehman 1:18:42

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In Adam’s memory, Sumner’s life is divided into the pre-Sue and Sue eras, with Sue being Susan Lehman, aka Sue Crane, aka Aunt Sue to Adam and his sister. Sue came originally from California, moved around in her youth, wound up in New York by the mid-1980s, and met Sumner sometime around 1990, right when he moved up to the Catskills for a few month…

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Interview wth Mark L. Clifford 32:37

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An Interview with Mark L. Clifford, Author and Editor For more than four years, one of the greatest entrepreneurs in Hong Kong’s history has been in solitary confinement on sham charges that could lead to imprisonment for life. Despite being held in a small cell, 77-year-old Jimmy Lai has become one of Beijing’s greatest threats and one of the worl…

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The Sumner Files, Episode Six: Cynthia Sobel 1:05:41

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Cynthia Sobel, born Cynthia Schoenwetter, is Adam’s mother, and Sumner’s sister. So she knew Sumner from the very beginning of his life to the end, and there’s no one else alive who remembers the things about him that she does. She talks at length about their parents, Charles and Sylvia Schoenwetter, and their childhoods in Elmhurst, Queens — essen…

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Interview with Christopher Rufo 31:54

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An Interview with Christopher Rufo, Writer, Filmmaker and Commentator For more than half a century, many of America’s most revered institutions have been infiltrated with ideas that run counter to the country’s founding principles. This ideological capture has been acute within prestigious universities, to the point where the opportunity for viewpo…

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The Sumner Files, Episode Five: Arto Lindsay 54:17

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As the front man in DNA, Arto Lindsay was one of the core No Wave figures from the start, and he and Sumner were good friends from the mid-1970s, when Arto arrived in NYC (along with Mark Cunningham and Connie Burg, from Eckerd College in Florida), into the 1980s and beyond. Arto played on Sumner’s opera record John Gavanti, and in the early 1980s …

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Interview with Barry Strauss 32:51

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An Interview with Barry Strauss, Esteemed Classicist, Military and Naval Historian, and Best-selling Author Different civilizations, cultures and countries have experienced the rise of remarkable leaders. While these leaders may have ruled under vastly different circumstances, they often share similar characteristics. Many too, have made the same c…

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The Sumner Files, Episode Four: David Reed 1:13:34

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In this episode of the Sumner Files, Adam talks with painter David Reed. David’s paintings have been shown in galleries and museums in the US and Europe from the 1970s to the present, in venues including the Guggenheim, Gagosian New York and Basel, Neues Museum Nürnberg, Häusler Contemporary, Zurich, and most recently at Galerie Nathalie Obadia in …

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Interview wth James Piereson 34:00

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An Interview with James Piereson, Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute, and Trustee, Thomas W. Smith Foundation The vigorous forces shaping American society, politics, and the economy today could have a transformative impact on the country’s future. Even amidst a sea of change and political realignments, our guest on this episode of Voices of Freedom…

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The Sumner Files, Episode Three: Lydia Lunch 32:59

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In this episode of the Sumner Files, Adam talks with Lydia Lunch! Lydia is a singer, poet, writer, actress, and self-empowerment speaker. She got her start as the leader, singer and guitarist of Teenage Jesus and the Jerks, one of the four bands to appear on the compilation No New York, and moved on from there to a long career in which she’s manage…

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Interview with Mark Klug 29:42

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An Interview with Mark Klug, Chief Executive Officer, Christian Family Solutions Public awareness about mental health has never been greater, but barriers to treatment remain. According to our guest on this episode of Voices of Freedom, integrating faith with proven therapeutic treatment can have a transformational impact on those who are dealing w…

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The Sumner Files, Episode Two: Julia Gorton 1:22:05

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In this episode of the Sumner Files, Adam talks with photographer and graphic designer Julia Gorton about her experiences in downtown Manhattan in the 1970s, and they share memories of Sumner. With Rick Brown, Julia produced the fanzine Beat It in the late 1970s, and that got her into shows free so that she could photograph people at CBGBs and Max’…

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The Sumner Files, Episode One: Mark Cunningham 1:20:42

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In this first proper episode of the Sumner Files, Adam talks with Mark Cunningham, the bass player in Mars and one of two surviving members of the band. Mark also played brass instruments on John Gavanti, and that record was released on Mark’s own label, Hyrax. Mark has had a long career since then, with bands including Don King, Raeo, Convolution,…

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Interview with Victor and Dawn Barnett 30:33

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An Interview with Victor and Dawn Barnett, Leaders of Running Rebels It’s a magical sight when a once lifeless plant begins to blossom because of the right conditions. According to one of our guests on this episode of Voices of Freedom, working with young people from challenging circumstances is analogous to tending a garden. When someone is strugg…

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The Sumner Files: Episode Zero 21:00

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This episode launches a new series about the artist and musician Sumner Crane (1946-2003). Scientist Adam Sobel — Sumner’s nephew, and the host of this series as well as the podcast Deep Convection, out of which it grows — introduces the whole thing, explaining who Sumner was, why he (Adam) is doing this, and how it came to be. Image credit: collag…

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Interview with Laura Sumner-Coon 32:38

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An Interview with Laura Sumner-Coon, Executive Director of Racine Literacy Council (RLC) It might seem counterintuitive for leaders of nonprofit organizations to try to work themselves out of their jobs. Yet our guest on this episode of Voices of Freedom believes that should in fact be their goal. Laura Sumner-Coon, Executive Director of Racine Lit…

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Dr Kristine Boe Friksen - Do you actually know ‘Chiropractic’? 30:42

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On this episode of the Chiropractic student podcast, we talk to the outstanding Dr Kristine Boe Friksen DC! She tells us how she found her way into Chiropractic, her tips for students and all things resourceful! Thanks for listening! See you next time.By Chiropractic Remastered

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Interview with Anthony McHenry 36:30

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An Interview with Anthony McHenry, Chief Executive Officer, Milwaukee Academy of Science When it comes to urban education, the news is almost always negative. Poor academic performance, abysmal graduation rates and unruly classrooms have become the norm. Students have suffered because of these failures, often falling through the cracks. Yet there a…

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Dr Dafne Mariem Jimenez Perez - live Chiropractic to the maximum! 30:16

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On this episode of the Chiropractic student podcast, we talk to Dr Dafne Mariem Jimenez Perez DC! She tells us how she found her way into Chiropractic, her tips for students and all things resourceful! Thanks for listening! See you next time.By Chiropractic Remastered

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Interview wth Paul Clement 33:52

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An Interview with Paul Clement, Appellate Lawyer and Distinguished Lecturer in Law The US Constitution has long been revered by its citizens, yet also robustly challenged. Knowing that it would be tested, the founders created the judiciary to serve as an independent bulwark that would protect Americans’ rights. Yet the judiciary’s independence has …

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Interview with Victor Davis Hanson 29:57

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An Interview with Victor Davis Hanson The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation The principles enshrined in the US Constitution have historically united us as Americans. We may have different customs, backgrounds or religious beliefs from our fellow citizens, but we share the values of freedom and the rule of law that are afforded to us as citizens. I…

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Interview with Robert P. George 40:46

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An Interview with Robert P. George It’s no secret that viewpoint diversity has long been scarce among faculty and staff at most universities. Yet events on college campuses since October 7, 2023 have exposed for many just how entrenched progressive ideologies have become within higher education, causing an awakening among alumni, families and stude…

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Dr Matt Sambrook DC - find happiness and love in the process 22:04

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On this episode of the Chiropractic student podcast, we talk to Dr Matt Sambrook DC, one of my good friends and a beautiful Chiropractor! He tells us how he found his way into Chiropractic, his tips for students and all things resourceful! Thanks for listening! See you next time.By Chiropractic Remastered

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Interview with Roger Kimball 28:52

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Interview with Roger Kimball Words matter. The right words can advance new ideas, enrich our lives and alter the course of history. Yet in today’s technologically driven world, language is often diluted as people think less about word choice and more about quick responses. This has also contributed to a decline in culture. Shorter attention spans a…

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Dr Dan Shepherd DC - Philosophy will drive you forward! 20:57

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On this episode of the Chiropractic student podcast, we talk to Dr Dan Shepherd DC, a well travelled and insightful Chiropractor! He tells us all about how to communicate and attract the right patients, and how he found his way into Chiropractic, his tips for students and all things resourceful! Thanks for listening! See you next time.…

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Interview with Peter Berkowitz 32:50

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An Interview with Peter Berkowitz The US Constitution is one of the greatest governing documents in history. No other charter has so deliberately advanced the belief that the government’s main purpose is to protect the individual rights of its citizens. The founders, recognizing the natural rights of mankind, created a seminal document that protect…

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Dr Mark Coker DC - overcoming struggles to make it as a Chiropractor 19:24

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On this episode of the Chiropractic student podcast, we talk to Dr Mark Coker DC, an outstanding and persevering Chiropractor interview! He tells us all about how he to got through university and found his way into Chiropractic, his tips for students and all things resourceful! Thanks for listening! See you next time.…

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Dr Sarah Barrow & Dr Liam Rice - Willow Chiropractic and beyond! 27:07

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On this episode of the Chiropractic student podcast, we talk to Dr Sarah Barrow and Dr Liam Rice from Willow Chiropractic, our first ever dual Chiropractor interview! They tell us all about how to got through university and landed the perfect job, as well as how they got into Chiropractic, their tips for students and all things resourceful! Thanks …

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Interview with William Barclay Allen 30:53

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An Interview with William Barclay Allen America’s founders are revered for creating a structure of governance that values individual rights and promotes human flourishing. Nearly 250 years after they took the first steps toward creating a more perfect union by drafting and adopting the US Constitution, the nation continues to be a beacon of hope an…

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Interview with Jay Bhattacharya 31:26

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An Interview with Jay Bhattacharya Four years ago this past March, America followed the direction of public health officials and went into lockdown mode due to the emergence of Covid-19. Yet by the fall of 2020, it became clear to some in the medical community that the soundest approach to the pandemic was to let healthy individuals resume daily li…

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Interview with Samuel Gregg 35:16

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Interview with Samuel Gregg America’s entrepreneurial spirit is part of what defines its national character. Americans celebrate the notion that one can build a business from the ground up by virtue of sheer determination and perseverance, whether it’s a neighborhood ice cream shop or a global auto company. This zeal for free enterprise quickly cat…

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Interview with Allen Guelzo 38:42

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Interview with Allen Guelzo What would Lincoln do? Leaders and historians often ask this question when America is in a time of crisis. It’s understandable, considering Lincoln’s extraordinary leadership during the darkest and most fragile period in the country’s history. Today, our nation confronts a vast array of serious challenges that threaten t…

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Interview with Lord Andrew Roberts 32:15

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Interview with Lord Andrew Roberts The state of democracy, upcoming elections, the economy and political discord are just a few of the many issues that are top of mind among Americans today. Yet, as history reminds us, these same challenges have confronted the country since its founding. Looking to history can help inform leaders, communities and c…

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Interview with Judge Janice Rogers Brown 34:06

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An Interview with Judge Janice Rogers Brown The U.S. Constitution has held our Republic together through wars, the Great Depression and civil unrest. Yet for all that it has helped us endure, the Constitution faces great challenges. Will Americans cherish and defend it, or bend to efforts to weaken and undermine it? Our guest on this episode of Voi…

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Interview with Ed Feulner 35:05

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An Interview with Dr. Ed Fuelner, a Conservative Institution Builder What does it mean to be a conservative? That question has long been debated, but the foundational principles of conservativism have been more sharply challenged in recent years. Focal points of discussion have centered on the role of government and America’s approach to global con…

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Dr James Deady - trust your inner voice 18:59

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On this episode of the Chiropractic student podcast, we talk to Dr James Deady , I have been lucky to work alongside this talented and philosophical Chiropractor who tells us all about how he got into Chiropractic, his tips for students and all things resourceful! Thanks for listening! See you next time.…

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Interview with General Jack Keane 36:19

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An Interview with General Jack Keane, a Retired Four-Star General and Commentator The expanding turmoil in the Middle East and the ongoing war in Ukraine indicate that 2024 will be one of global unrest and uncertainty. The unease comes at a time when the U.S. is wrestling with its role in the world. The ideological divide over America’s posture whe…

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Interview with John Cochrane 22:27

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An Interview with John Cochrane, the Rose-Marie and Jack Anderson Senior Fellow of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University While the staggering levels of post-pandemic inflation have gone down, Americans continue to say they feel pinched by high prices. All eyes are on the Fed for hints at what they may do to reduce inflation and ease the cos…

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Episode 10: Frank Marks 1:50:53

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Shortly after Hurricane Otis hit Mexico in late October 2023 after a very rapid (and poorly forecast) intensification, Adam sat down with Frank Marks from NOAA’s Hurricane Research Division (HRD) for the last episode of this season. Frank is one of the central figures in the world of hurricane science. With a career spanning over four decades at th…

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Episode 9: Bjorn Stevens 2:12:30

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Bjorn Stevens’ main scientific interest is in the role of clouds in the climate system. He established himself early in his career as a leader in the study of marine stratus-topped boundary layers. That eventually led him to a broader climate research agenda. And since about 2008, Bjorn heads one of the world’s most prominent climate modeling labs,…

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Dr Ashley Holloway - Focus on communication for retention 18:01

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On this episode of the Chiropractic student podcast, we talk to Dr Ashley Holloway , a friendly and passionate Chiropractor who tells us all about how he got into Chiropractic, his tips for students and all things resourceful! Ashleys tips, resources and advice: Course: level up, day one, day 2 course Focus on communication not the adjustment, does…

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Ask Adam Anything 40:34

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Adam answers listener questions!By melanie

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About Deep Convection

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In this episode we take a break from guest interviews. Instead, Adam explains in detail how the podcast got started, how and why we do it, and who is involved. Just like when you go to any web site or anything and there’s an “About” link, this is that, except via 40 minutes of talking.By melanie

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Interview with Mark Rienzi 24:33

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Religious freedom protects far more than the right to practice one’s faith. It also shields people from being compelled by the government to participate in activities that are not in accordance with their religious beliefs. Given the fierce battles over culture and politics today, it’s not surprising that religious freedom has been significantly ch…

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Episode 8: Arlene Fiore 1:33:45

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Arlene Fiore got interested in air pollution first as a kid in the Boston suburbs, partly because she suffered from bad asthma, and that taught her that the air can be harmful. Even though her interest in the Earth’s atmosphere was there from an early age on, the path that led her to her current position as a professor in MIT’s Department of Earth,…

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Interview with Anne Bradley 29:58

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The ubiquitous smartphones that are a staple of modern life provide access to nearly every good or service that one could possibly imagine. We can have food delivered within minutes, book our next vacation, pay a bill, and order our children’s hot lunch all with a swipe of our fingers. We often don’t consider that our numerous digital transactions,…

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Episode 7: Aglaé Jézéquel 1:38:16

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Aglaé Jézéquel’s journey began surrounded by books, in a home where knowledge was cherished. Aglaé shared her parents’ passion from an early age on, but while her family was more into literature, she fell in love with science. Her academic path has led her to her current position as a scientist at the Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique at the Éc…

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Interview with Brandon Detweiler 26:29

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The movement to expand parental freedom in education continues to experience momentum, an encouraging sign that families are demanding more choices for their children. Dozens of states have passed laws to open K12 opportunities over the last few years, and even more are considering doing the same. Yet many families still don’t send their children t…

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Episode 6: Sarah Kapnick 52:12

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Sarah Kapnick’s journey in the climate world has not been a conventional one. Starting as a “math nerd in the Midwest”, her path meandered through investment banking, back to academia for a PhD., and now to one of the most influential positions in US climate science and policy – Chief Scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…