Best Next Action Associates Podcasts (2025)

Activist Alice Wong, who was born with muscular dystrophy and spent her life advocating for the rights of the disabled has died at the age of 51.By Ayesha Rascoe

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Canadian teams play for the championship in its national football league 3:56

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Sunday's Canadian Football League Grey Cup pits the Montreal Alouettes against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. While the NFL has played the Super Bowl since 1966, the CFL championship has been played since 1909.By Steve Futterman

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What thousands of released emails reveal about how Epstein operated 7:41

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What does a trove of Jeffery Epstein's emails reveal about how he operated? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown, who's followed the Epstein case for years.By Ayesha Rascoe

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Harlem's Studio Museum, an important home for Black art, finds a permanent location 2:21

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After seven years without a permanent home, the Studio Museum in Harlem – regarded as a symbol of Black Art - is reopening its doors at a new building in New York City.By Hannah Frishberg

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Fake Christmas trees will cost more this year, thanks in part to tariffs 4:58

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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Mac Harman, the CEO of Balsam Hill, about how tariffs are pushing up the prices of artificial Christmas trees this holiday season.By Ayesha Rascoe

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Ecuador votes on whether it will let the U.S. put military bases in the country 6:21

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Voters in Ecuador will decide today whether to allow foreign military bases to return to the country. The referendum comes as U.S. forces are carrying out strikes on alleged drug boats in the region.By Carrie Kahn

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Politics chat: Trump scraps tariffs under pressure, House to vote on Epstein files 5:13

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We discuss President Trump's attempts to tackle affordability, and a possible House vote this week on releasing files related to the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.By Ayesha Rascoe

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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince is set to visit DC and meet Trump. Here's what to expect 5:10

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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit the U.S. this week. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to regional expert Yasmine Farouk about what the trip means for U.S.-Saudi relations.By Hadeel Al-Shalchi

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Communities are reducing wildfire risk. Will their insurance bills go down? 5:13

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Communities in California are losing home insurance, as companies cancel their plans. So, they're doing what they can to reduce the risks of extreme wildfires, including making homes less likely to burn. Still, insurance companies aren't factoring that in yet, though there's an effort underway to change that.…

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The COP30 climate talks are under way In Brazil. What is the point of the conference? 48:13

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COP30, which began this week in Belém, Brazil, marks a decade since the Paris Agreement was adopted at COP21 in 2015. It’s being billed as the “implementation COP”: instead of grand new announcements of international agreements, governments are supposed to be focused on delivering on the commitments they have already made. Host Ed Crooks and regula…

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Global Insights on University Commercialization with Todd Davey and Medisa Focic 1:29:56

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Few studies have explored the global state of university intellectual property commercialization as deeply as this brief, Unlocking University IP: Global Insights into Commercialization Challenges and Opportunities. In this episode, we take a close look at that landmark UIIN Insights Brief with its lead authors, Dr. Todd Davey and Medisa Focic, to …

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How are businesses rethinking energy and sustainability? COP30 starts in Belem as climate action falters 31:01

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COP30, now getting under way in Belem, Brazil, has been billed as “the implementation COP”, which means a focus on governments taking real steps to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. We will be examining all the key issues for government negotiators in the talks very soon. But for this show, we are looking at the role of business. At New Yor…

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#29: How to Attract the Next Generation with Tamesha Logan of American Mensa 31:32

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Culture can make or break an organization. The right culture creates safety, fuels creativity, and gives people the freedom to solve problems. But outdated mindsets, organizational politics, and micromanagement can hold even the best teams back. In this episode, host Christine Shaw talks with Tamesha Logan, MBA, CAE, Executive Director of American …

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#74 A Conversation With APIC's CEO Devin Jopp: Navigating Infection Prevention Through Misinformation and Policy Shifts With Future-Focused Solutions 27:42

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What are the biggest infection prevention challenges we face today? In this special episode of the Five Second Rule, co-hosts Lerenza Howard and Kelly Holmes sit down with APIC's CEO Devin Jopp to discuss misinformation, federal policy shifts, IFU reform, global partnerships, and the vital role IPs play in public health. Hear why your voice matters…

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Food pantries struggle in North Carolina, where 1 in 4 residents qualify for SNAP benefits 3:51

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Food pantries were running low last week in a North Carolina county where one in four residents qualifies for SNAP assistance.By Adam Wagner

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Evidence shows DHS claims about deportations since January are not accurate 4:26

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Homeland Security says its agents have deported more than 500,000 undocumented immigrants since January and that the vast majority are criminals. There's evidence this is not accurate.By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

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How to minimize travel delays as FAA mandates airlines to cut down on flights 4:14

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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Suzanne Rowan Kelleher of Forbes about how travelers can try to minimize delays now and in the holiday season given the FAA-mandated flight cancellations.By Ayesha Rascoe

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Matthew Macfadyen discusses the new show 'Death By Lightning' 8:07

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Charles Guiteau shot President Garfield, but the story of that assassination isn't well known. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Matthew Macfadyen about his role in the TV series "Death by Lightning."By Ayesha Rascoe

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Mumbai's pigeon lovers are fighting back against a ban on feeding them 4:43

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Mumbai's civic body has banned pigeon feeding. It says the growing pigeon population is causing respiratory issues. Pigeon-lovers are fighting back.By Omkar Khandekar

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A new book applies advice from Renaissance-era nuns to modern life 6:31

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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to scholars Ana Garriga and Carmen Urbita about their new book on nuns, "Convent Wisdom," and what we can learn from them.By Ayesha Rascoe

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Michelin chef in Brittany champions sustainable seafood 3:54

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A Michelin-star chef in Brittany is showing a way to help save global fish stocks one diner at a time.By Eleanor Beardsley

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Social divisions are making Americans feel stressed and lonely 3:39

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A new survey asked adults about social divisions. Those who found them to be a significant source of stress were more likely to say they felt isolated and left out than others.By Rhitu Chatterjee

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The US will stop making pennies next year. Cash-only businesses are already affected 4:25

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Penny production will stop next year. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Wake Forest Economics Professor Robert Whaples about the penny shortage already hitting some businesses.By Ayesha Rascoe

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Trump is making diplomatic efforts to end Sudan's civil war. What's at stake? 6:09

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The Trump administration is pushing for a ceasefire in Sudan. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Sudan scholar, Alex de Waal, about the challenges in bringing an end to the conflict.By Ayesha Rascoe

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Energy addition, not energy transition? What does it mean for the future of our energy system, and the climate? | Special episode recorded at ADIPEC, the world’s largest energy event 45:16

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As world leaders, businesses and NGOs start their journeys to Brazil for the COP30 climate talks, more than 200,000 people attended ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, the world’s biggest energy event. Energy Gang was there to bring you the highlights from the week’s discussions. One of the key talking points was the theme of energy addition, rather than transiti…

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Building a Model for Non-Dilutive Funding Success with Sam Tetlow 56:58

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Few people bridge the worlds of engineering, venture capital, and biotech entrepreneurship the way Sam Tetlow does. After early years at General Electric and a successful run in venture capital, Sam founded The Grant Engine out of frustration with a broken system with too many brilliant innovators failing to secure the funding they needed to move l…

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Speed to power: how can America accelerate the build-out of the next grid? | special episode from the ACORE Grid Forum in Washington DC 1:01:19

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Electricity demand in the US is rising faster than it has in decades, driven by AI and a wave of investment in domestic manufacturing. But with transmission lines and other electricity infrastructure taking years to permit and build, how can America secure the power it needs fast enough to remain competitive? In this special episode of The Energy G…

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#28: How to Create High-Value Sponsorships with Bruce Rosenthal 33:03

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If you work for an association, you know that revenue is always top of mind. In our 2025 Association Benchmarking Survey, 61% of respondents said non-dues revenue was their top concern. Today’s guest, Bruce Rosenthal, is a strategic adviser who has helped associations create successful corporate sponsorship and partnership programs that increase re…

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New Jersey and Virginia's races will be powered by the soaring cost of electricity 4:00

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New Jersey and Virginia have seen double-digit electricity rate hikes in the last year as voters in those states prepare to choose new governors.By Scott Horsley

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'Ghost jobs' are everywhere — here's how to avoid falling for them 4:42

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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks UVA cybersecurity expert Chris Maurer about job offer scams and an increasing number of postings from legitimate companies that they do not fill.By Ayesha Rascoe

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SNAP benefits have now been halted. Food banks across the country are stepping up 5:41

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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Elizabeth Keever of Harvesters Community Food Network about the break in SNAP benefits and its effect on food banks.By Ayesha Rascoe

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California voters weigh in on redrawing the state's Congressional map 5:22

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Voters in California are weighing whether to allow Democratic state leaders to redraw the state's Congressional map to offset Republicans' redraw in Texas.By Ashley Lopez

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Journalist Lynsey Addario discusses her documentary 'Love+War' 8:08

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The documentary "Love+War" follows photojournalist Lynsey Addario as she captures war across the world. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Addario about the balance between her work and life.By Ayesha Rascoe

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Meet the Norwegian Olympic superstar who trains in the quiet anonymity of Utah 5:23

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Winter Olympic athlete Johannes Klaebo of Norway is a superstar in Europe who trains in the U.S. in part to escape fame.By Nathaniel Herz

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A Chicago music subculture is taking off... in London 3:55

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Recently, the godfather of a music and dance genre known as Chicago Footwork came to London. But why are British fans so keen on this fast-paced American subculture?By Tracy Kawalik

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AI artist makes debut on Billboard radio chat 1:07

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Billboard says Xania Monet is "the first known AI artist to earn enough radio airplay to debut on a Billboard radio chart."By Ayesha Rascoe

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Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Toronto Blue Jays to become World Series champions 3:49

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions — again — after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in an extra-inning thriller to win Game Seven. The Dodgers are the first repeat winners since 2000.By Steve Futterman

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Politics chat: Election Day in Texas, California, New Jersey and New York City 5:33

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Off-year elections are happening Tuesday in a number of states, with headline races in Virginia, New Jersey, and California.By Domenico Montanaro

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Supreme Court to hear challenges to Trump's tariffs 5:32

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This week the Supreme Court will hear arguments in cases challenging President Trump's sweeping tariffs. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Michael McConnell, who represents one of the plaintiffs.By Ayesha Rascoe

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Former President Obama is rallying support for Democrats in local races 4:28

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Former President Barack Obama is using his continued popularity in the party to rally support for Democrats in advance of Tuesday's elections.By Sarah McCammon

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AI could break the electricity grid. What do regulators and the industry need to do to keep the lights on? 59:47

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What happens when the surge in electricity demand comes faster than we can build the infrastructure to support it? Live in front of an audience at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, host Ed Crooks leads a conversation on the future of the US energy grid, skyrocketing load from data centers and electrification, and why politics keeps gett…

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How energy diversification can drive development | Special pre-ADIPEC preview episode 28:01

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As global energy systems evolve, emerging economies face a defining challenge: how to secure affordable power for today while investing in the low-carbon solutions that will drive tomorrow’s growth. Can energy diversification unlock a new era of industrial development, resilience, and inclusive prosperity? In the third and final episode of our spec…

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Innovation Needs Connection: Finding the Human Side of Tech Transfer with Joe Runge 42:46

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It’s often the connections between people that keep innovation burning bright. My guest today is Joe Runge. He’s spent more than two decades exploring that truth from several angles, including as a practicing patent lawyer, published scientist, educator, and veteran of the innovation economy. Joe holds the rare distinction of being the only student…

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#27: AI is Here - Is Your Association Ready? with Tori Miller Liu of AIIM 22:14

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Associations are all asking the same questions: How do we make AI and data work for us? How do we use it in a way that is both practical and ethical? Today’s guest, Tori Miller Liu has answers. She is the President and CEO of the Association for Intelligent Information Management and a leading voice in associations about AI ethics and data literacy…

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French authorities arrest suspects in jewelry heist at the Louvre museum 4:08

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French authorities say they've made arrests in the Louvre Museum jewelry heist.By Jim Kane

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Southeast Asian scam networks are booming. Governments are starting to take action 4:16

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With the Association of Southeast Asian Nations leaders meeting in Kuala Lumpur, the growing problem of scam centers is in the spotlight.By Michael Sullivan

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How the U.S.'s new sanctions on Russia could impact the war in Ukraine 5:21

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The Trump administration has levied new sanctions against Russia, targeting the country's oil industry. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with journalist Stephanie Baker about the implications.By KUOW Staff

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Argentina heads to the polls in a test for Javier Milei's libertarian agenda 3:55

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Argentina's president Javier Milei faces midterms amid economic chaos and a $20 billion U.S. lifeline.By Natalie Alcoba

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Former director at the White House Historical Association on the East Wing renovation 5:38

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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Leslie B. Jones, former Director of Historical Resources & Programming for the White House Historical Association, about the demolition of the White House East Wing.By Ayesha Rascoe