Best Project Flux Podcasts (2025)

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The Weekly Pulse - US Tech Giants Pour Billions into UK AI Infrastructure 14:05

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Send us a text Summary This conversation delves into the current landscape of AI, focusing on the rapid investments and developments in the field, the strategic choices between augmentation and automation, the ethical implications of AI deception, and the importance of standardisation and transparency in project management. It highlights the challe…

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Hillsdale College Podcast Network: American Foreign Policy: Victory of Liberal Internationalism

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On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the legacy of World War Two before introducing Michael Anton. We often treat foreign policy as a mystery that can only be understood by an enlightened few who have committed their lives to understanding the complexities of international life. This view is dan…

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NPR News Now: NPR News: 09-24-2025 11AM EDT 4:40

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Normal Men: Episode 25: Arm the Moderate Kimmellites 1:27:39

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Lowtax gives us a report on South Florida and the Very Specific Type of Guy (hint: Jeremy Shockey jersey) that lives there now (0:00-3:15). This week’s main event is Jimmy Kimmel, and the Men review MAGA’s effort to bring everyone who doesn’t salute Charlie Kirk at every opportunity to heel (3:15-32:45). Tom Homan secures the (Cava) bag before a ch…

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NPR News Now: NPR News: 09-24-2025 10AM EDT 4:40

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Big Technology Podcast: Is Generative AI a Cybersecurity Disaster Waiting to Happen? — With Yinon Costica 1:01:59

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Yinon Costica is the co-founder and VP of product at Wiz, which sold to Google for $32 billion in cash. Costica joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss the extent of the cybersecurity threats that generative AI is creating, from vulnerabilities in AI software to the risks involved in “vibe coding.” Tune in to hear how attackers are using AI, why de…

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The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens: The Past and Future of Societal Collapse: Why Civilizations Fall and What We Can Learn From It with Luke Kemp 2:15:58

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For many people today, the idea of societal collapse is unimaginable. Yet history shows that well-established civilizations have fallen again and again – often for similar reasons. In fact, the same forces that build empires can also culminate in their downfall. How can understanding these historical patterns help us prepare for similar existential…

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Bankless: Vitalik Declares DeFi Ethereum’s Killer App | Ryan & David

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Vitalik Buterin just declared DeFi as Ethereum’s “killer app.” In his new post, he compares it to Google Search, the dependable core business that powers everything else. Ryan and David break down why Vitalik believes DeFi has finally earned this title, how it survived the volatility of the last cycle, and what it means for ETH as collateral, cultu…

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Twenty Thousand Hertz: The Nursery Rhyme That Ruined a Rock Band 32:47

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When a quiz show host asked a simple question about nursery rhymes, it seemed like harmless fun. But that moment triggered a lawsuit that would threaten to bring down one of Australia’s most iconic rock bands. In this story from the Cautionary Tales podcast, we follow the unlikely court case of Men At Work’s “Down Under,” exploring the fine line be…

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Jacobin Radio: Confronting Capitalism: The Origins of Capitalism 53:55

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It’s well understood that capitalist economies are a recent development in human history. But there is persistent disagreement on the Left over exactly how and where the transition to capitalism occurred, as well as what role colonial plunder played in enriching the West. On this episode of Confronting Capitalism, Vivek Chibber explains the origins…

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The Daily: The U.A.E. Got A.I. Chips. Trump’s Inner Circle Got Crypto Riches. 25:21

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President Trump and his inner circle are making millions of dollars from agreements that intersect with America’s national security interests, a New York Times investigation found. Eric Lipton, who wrote the article, explains why these conflicts of interest are unlike anything we’ve seen before. Guest: Eric Lipton, an investigative reporter for The…

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Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer: Trending in Ed Season 10 Kickoff | 8 Trends for Fall 2025 | Gartner Hype Cycle with Nancy 43:48

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Trending in Ed is back for its 10th season! Mike Palmer is kicking things off by reflecting on the past nine seasons and sharing what's in store for the Fall. We're excited to announce that the podcast will be offering dedicated feeds for listeners who want to go deep on specific topics like AI, K-12, higher education / the future of work, and auth…

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The Ezra Klein Show: Trump Is Building the Blue Scare 1:26:49

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This is McCarthyism 2.0. Since Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the Trump administration has been speed-running an attack on the “radical left.” And the tactics it has been using are darkly reminiscent of the Red Scare of the 1940s and ’50s. So what can that period teach us about the current moment and what the Trump administration might do next? How …

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The Nation Podcasts: How We Defeated Trump on Jimmy Kimmel—plus, the attacks on Harvard | Start Making Sense 43:45

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Trump is trying to block speech that criticizes him. Last week began with JD Vance complaining about an article in The Nation that criticized the ideas of Charlie Kirk. Two days after that, ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel. And a few days after that, a protest movement forced ABC to put him back on the air. Bhaskar Sunkara comments on the fight over free…

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Factually! with Adam Conover: Will A.I. Slop Replace the Internet? with Jason Koebler 1:27:21

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A.I. slop is competing for space all across the web, and it’s starting to edge out actual human creators. The internet, once rife with possibility, is rapidly turning into a depressing wasteland of mind numbing garbage. Despite the massive volume of brain-waste being sludged out every day, there are still some brilliant human minds trying to turn t…

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Pod Save the World: Has Trump Ended 7 Wars? (No) 1:34:32

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Tommy & Ben grit their teeth and dive into Trump’s rambling, insulting address at the United Nations and fact-check his ridiculous claim that he solved seven wars. They cover Trump’s proposed bank bailout for Argentina, his threat to re-invade Afghanistan, Pete Hegseth’s crackdown on journalists’ access to the Pentagon, and Russia’s continuing incu…

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Flux Podcasts (Formerly Theory of Change): The Conservative Backlash Against Ballot Measures: : A Conversation with Kelly Hall 42:54

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Ballot measures have given voters the power to pass life-changing policies that lawmakers often won’t — from raising the minimum wage and expanding healthcare access, to protecting reproductive rights and curbing predatory payday lending. But now, the process itself is under threat. New Report: ATTACKS ON DIRECT DEMOCRACY DOUBLED IN 2025 Ballot Mea…

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Amarica's Constitution: Out in the World 1:21:26

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Born Equal is being read - by academics, pundits, historians, and citizens. Reaction has begun to pour in, and discussion has begun. In this episode, we bring you some of the very best flavor of such discussion - an academic symposium held at Penn Carey Law School on the book. Professors Kate Shaw and Kermit Roosevelt each read the work with great …

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Better Offline: Radio Better Offline: Adam Becker 1:07:12

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Welcome to Radio Better Offline, a tech talk radio show recorded out of iHeartRadio's studio in New York city. Ed Zitron is joined in studio by astrophysicist Adam Becker to talk about his new book More Everything Forever, the BS AGI story, why Eliezer Yudkowsky should never be taken seriously, and why billionaires love LLMs. https://bsky.app/profi…

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SMTAI 2025 Conference & Event Preview - Special Episode 1:02:30

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This episode is all about SMTAI, surface mount Technology International, taking place OCTOBER 19 - 23, 2025 at the DONALD E. STEPHENS CONVENTION CENTER in ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS. SMTA International is the premier gathering for innovation and collaboration in electronics assembly, surface mount technology, and advanced manufacturing. This year, SMTAI is…

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Neon Liberalism: Why Be a Liberal? 45:50

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Join host Samantha Hancox-Li for a discussion of the difference between liberalism as an assumed default and liberalism as an active project. Even as the progressive base—and Americans generally—grow increasingly outraged at Trump II's attacks on our Constitution, elite liberals in media and journalism wring their hands and debate how much we shoul…

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The Bitchuation Room: Kirk's Creepy Memorial and Democrats Demanding Better w/ Akela Lacy and Mohanad Elsheiky (Ep 298) 1:42:49

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Funerals usually have waterworks but pyrotechnics, antisemitism AND Goebbel’s plagiarism? Sign me up! Francesca and comedian Mohanad Elsheiky discuss the unsettling Charlie Kirk memorial, and the looming takeover of TikTok from a man named Lachlan and the Ellison family. Wither Palestine speech. Plus Kimmel is back on the air, kind of… Then journal…

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4800: Largest Election FOIA In US History Out Of Detroit

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Episode 4800: Largest Election FOIA In US History Out Of DetroitBy WarRoom.org

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Bannon`s War Room: WarRoom Battleground EP 855: I Went To Prison So You Don't Have To

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WarRoom Battleground EP 855: I Went To Prison So You Don't Have ToBy WarRoom.org

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The Gist: Sadie Dingfelder on Mosquito Magnets and Who Tastes Best to Bugs 26:22

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President Trump mangles acetaminophen and issues a sweeping “don’t take Tylenol” decree. Are some people truly more attractive to mosquitoes than others? Sadie Dingfelder joins to walk through decades of mosquito studies, from Gambian huts filled with human volunteers to modern lab assays with paraffin membranes, and explains why carbon dioxide, sw…

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Techdirt: The Many Problems With The FTC's Pornhub Settlement 1:06:22

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Last week, we published three separate posts that looked at the FTC's recent settlement with Aylo, the parent company of multiple adult websites including, most famously, Pornhub. Those posts, written by Stanford HAI policy fellow Riana Pfefferkorn, examined the legally complicated but very important issues that arise from the settlement forcing Ay…

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Practical AI: Creating a private AI assistant in Thunderbird 53:08

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In this episode, Daniel and Chris are joined by Chris Aquino, software engineer at Thunderbird to hear the story of how they developed a privacy-preserving AI executive assistant. They discuss various design decisions including remote (but confidential) inference, local encryption, and model selection. Chris A. does an amazing job describing the jo…

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The Bulwark Podcast: Bakari Sellers: The Danger of RFK Jr. 55:15

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The injecting-bleach president is getting some super-strong pseudoscientific information to scare mothers and blame them for autism while conveniently ignoring the role geriatric sperm may play in neurodivergence. Meanwhile, Kimmel may be coming back, but confusion remains about why his show was pulled to begin with—given the jokes Trump, his son, …

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The Majority Report with Sam Seder: 3587 - Trump's Tylenol Turmoil; Dr. Mo Returns from Gaza; Representing Blue Dots w/ Dr. Mohamed Mustafa & Jennifer Welch 1:46:24

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It's an Emmajority Report Tuesday on the Majority Report. Sam is out for Rosh Hashanah. Happy New Year to those that celebrate. On today's show: Trump irresponsibly claims a link between pregnant woman taking acetaminophen and autism. The FDA releases a warning for pregnant women in which they undermine their own warning in the final paragraph. Dr.…

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99% Invisible: The New Jungle 35:08

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In a Colorado meatpacking town, refugees fleeing persecution find themselves in some of the most dangerous jobs in America. This episode was produced in partnership with the Food & Environment Reporting Network, an independent, nonprofit news organization. The New Jungle Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-…

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Columbia Energy Exchange: US Energy Policy in a Partisan Era 59:05

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Following the rollback of key climate provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act, the debate over America's energy future is increasingly contentious. The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has eliminated, or at least cobbled, many of the clean energy incentives that were centerpieces of Biden-era climate policy. This week, climate policyma…

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4799: Policy Changes In Wake Of Kirk Assassination; The Fight For True Science

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Episode 4799: Policy Changes In Wake Of Kirk Assassination; The Fight For True ScienceBy WarRoom.org

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4798: President Trump Addresses The UN

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Episode 4798: President Trump Addresses The UNBy WarRoom.org

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Letters from an American: September 22, 2025 12:46

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Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeBy Heather Cox Richardson

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar: 9/23/25: Trump H1B Mess Causes Panic, Venezuela Regime Change, Former CIA Director Praises Former Al-Qaeda Head 48:11

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Ryan and Saagar discuss Trump H1B clusterf***, Venezuela regime change, former CIA director praises former Al Qaeda leader. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar: 9/23/25: Trump Links Tylenol To Autism, Homan Denies Cash Bribe, Electricity Prices Skyrocket 1:05:20

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Ryan and Saagar discuss Trump links Tylenol to autism, Homan denies 50k cash bribe, electricity prices skyrocket. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jacobin Radio: Jacobin Radio: Trump’s War on Dissent w/ Pema Levy 56:45

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The Roberts Court gave Trump sweeping immunity — and he’s using it to intimidate critics, greenlight ICE’s racial profiling raids, extort universities, law firms, corporations, and foreign governments, and crack down on political speech. Pema Levy of Mother Jones joins Suzi to unpack the landmark decision in Trump v. United States, a ruling that di…

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The Good Fight: Randi Weingarten on the State of America’s Public Schools 1:01:41

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Yascha Mounk and Randi Weingarten also discuss whether teachers unions are to blame for prolonged school closures during the pandemic. Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, has been attacked by the far right as “the most dangerous person in the world,” and is the author of Why Fascists Fear Teachers. In this week’s con…

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Plain English with Derek Thompson: This Is How the AI Bubble Could Burst 59:26

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This year, American tech companies will spend $300 billion to $400 billion on artificial intelligence, which is in nominal dollars more than any group of companies have ever spent to do anything. Notably, these companies are not remotely close to earning $400 billion on artificial intelligence. That's why you’re starting to hear some people wonder …

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The Knowledge Project: Ed Stack: Lessons from Dick’s Sporting Goods [Outliers] 1:20:14

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Ed Stack built Dick’s Sporting Goods from a struggling family store into an empire of more than 800 stores and billions in sales. Along the way he nearly lost everything. Multiple times. This episode is the story of what he did, how he did it, and the lessons you can learn. ----- Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (02:48) Part 1: A Cookie Jar and a Cag…

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The Daily: Trump, Tylenol and Autism 27:37

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During a televised news conference on Monday night, President Trump repeatedly gave out unproven medical advice that linked autism to Tylenol and childhood vaccines. Azeen Ghorayshi, a science reporter for The New York Times, explains what Mr. Trump said and what decades of scientific research actually tells us. Guest: Azeen Ghorayshi, a science re…

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Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda: Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda: Season 31 Trailer 31:23

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Alan and Executive Producer Graham Chedd look ahead to next season and some unexpected connections between our first guests. They include best-selling author Steven Pinker, and how you know that I know that you know that I know; psychologist Nicky Clayton and why crows are so smart; Erica Chenoweth and the power of peaceful protest; climate scienti…

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Otherppl with Brad Listi: 992. Leigh Stein 1:24:11

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Leigh Stein is the author of the novel If You're Seeing This, It's Meant for You, a national bestseller available from Ballantine Books. Leigh is the author of six books, including the critically acclaimed satirical novel Self Care. She is also the creator of the Attention Economy newsletter on Substack and has written for the New York Times, the W…

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The Nation Podcasts: A New History of the Americas, Pt. 2 w/ Greg Grandin | American Prestige 1:07:14

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Danny and Derek once again speak with historian Greg Grandin about his recent book, America, América: A New History of the New World. In this second part of the conversation, they follow US–Latin American relations from the American Civil War through the present. The discussion covers the Spanish-American War of 1898 and the contradictions of U.S. …

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5-4: 2025-2026 Supreme Court Term Preview 59:08

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You are getting very sleepy…you are getting very sleepy…HEY! Wake up. It may look like the slate of cases for this Supreme Court term doesn't have many fundamental constitutional rights hanging in the balance, but don’t be lulled into thinking any of this is low stakes. Voting rights, trans people in sports, the death penalty—they’re still on that …

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Bell Curve: Shelby Deep Dive: Bringing Decentralized Hot Storage to Crypto | Pranav Raval 48:41

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In this episode, we’re joined by Pranav Raval, Head of Core Infra at Aptos Labs, to discuss Shelby, a decentralized hot storage network designed to monetize reads, enable scalable data use, and support applications like streaming, ads, and AI. Pranav explains its architecture, cross-chain integration, and creator economy potential, while highlighti…

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The Chemistry of Reliability: Choosing the Right Solder and Flux: A Conversation with Chris Ward 44:25

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In this episode, I’m joined by Chris Ward, founder and Managing Director of Solderking Assembly Materials Limited, a UK-based manufacturer of solders and chemical consumables for electronic, electrical, and engineered assemblies. Chris brings decades of experience in soldering materials and chemical formulations—and he’s built a company committed t…

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Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast: The Electricity Crisis with Costa Samaras 56:13

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The rise of AI and the development of more data centers continues to increase the need for more electricity. The electrical grid in the United States is subject to more demands than ever before. At the same time, electricity costs are not decreasing. Climate, energy and emerging tech expert Costa Samaras points out that all of this is rapidly leadi…

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Flux Podcasts (Formerly Theory of Change): To stop Trump’s authoritarianism, his opponents must understand and wield power 1:10:18

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Episode Summary In a generic sense, everyone knows that politics is about power. But when you look at how America’s two major parties use the power that they have, there’s no question whatsoever that Republicans understand power politics while Democrats have a much more passive attitude toward it. This has been true since at least 1964 when a dedi…