Not just another bad movie podcast, Blank Check reviews directors' complete filmographies episode to episode. Specifically, the auteurs whose early successes afforded them the rare ‘blank check’ from Hollywood to produce passion projects. Each new miniseries, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims delve into the works of film’s most outsized personalities in painstakingly hilarious detail. Produced by Ben Hosley.
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Richard Blank Podcasts
Podcast guests appearances regarding taking a chance by moving abroad and starting a company from scratch in Costa Rica. Topics discussed include: advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s journey in the call center space is filled with twists and turns. When he was 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larg ...
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Richard’s journey in the call center space is filled with twists and turns. When he was 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America m ...
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RHLSTP is an award-winning series in which comedian Richard Herring ("The Podfather" - The Guardian) chats with some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment. Stephen Fry, Eddie Izzard, Dawn French, David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan and Brian Blessed are amongst the many stars to have been interviewed across the 400+ episodes... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Software Unscripted, A weekly podcast of casual conversations about code hosted by Richard Feldman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From politics to the personal, we're about bridging rigid partisan divides and listening with respect to different points of view. Our podcast is hosted by longtime journalist Richard Davies. We challenge authors, experts and provocateurs in a search for positive, practical ideas. Guests include David Blankenhorn, Mónica Guzmán, Dr. Francis Collins, and other leaders and members of Braver Angels. “How Do We Fix It?" - a repair manual for the real world. Produced by DaviesContent. Hosted on A ...
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The podcast about post-war British politics - since Attlee & Churchill. Hosted by Lee David Evans, an historian of the Conservative Party, and Richard Johnson, an historian of the Labour Party. Since Attlee & Churchill is also available as a Substack, which includes special bonus podcast episodes for premium subscribers. Visit www.sinceattleeandchurchill.com to find out more. Got a question? You can contact Richard and Lee on [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c ...
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Missed Apex leans into the thrilling world of MotoGP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SCCS-Podcast-The Art and Science of Call Center Success -Richard Blank from COSTA RICA'S CALL CENTER
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What does it take to build a successful BPO company? How successful are you with your agents? In running a call center, make sure you got the right people on the bus, and if you do then find the best seat for them. In this episode, Richard Blank and I, talk about his experiences in developing and building call center reps in Costa Rica and creating one of the largest call centers in Central America. Learn more about leadership, strong corporate culture, outsourcing, and becoming successful i ...
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agostoallelite/subscribe Ready to step into the wrestling ring and stay updated on all things wrestling? Don't miss out – subscribe to "AgostoAllElite" by Richard Agosto on Spotify Podcasts or your preferred platform today. Get engaged in lively discussions with fellow wrestling enthusiasts, share your thoughts, and be part of the action. Join us in the world of wrestling Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.co ...
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TV presenter Jonny Smith and Sniff Petrol creator Richard Porter are two friends who talk about cars, and many other things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For anyone who feels like their life is one disaster after another: good news–you’re not alone. Jameela Jamil (The Good Place, She-Hulk) gathers her funny friends and they share their most mortifying and embarrassing stories. Crucially, there are no morals and no silver linings. They are simply here to revel in each others’ misfortune. Wrong Turns: where dignity goes to die. Please share your own Wrong Turns with us for possible inclusion in the show, just email a voice memo to PersonalDisas ...
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A quick daily hit of The Fabulous Adam Richard and his theories about Doctor Who. Recaps, reactions, deep dives, and wild diversions. Binge new episodes early and ad-free at Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Audio Science Fiction Magazine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/starshipsofa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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They Walk Among Us is an award-winning weekly UK true crime podcast covering a broad range of cases from the sinister to the surreal. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gideon Rachman, the Financial Times chief foreign affairs columnist talks to the decision-makers and thinkers who are shaping world affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A weekly news podcast from Virgin Media Television featuring correspondents Gavan Reilly, Zara King and Richard Chambers. Join the gang every Thursday as they discuss the latest and breaking news from Ireland and around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Historian Dan Snow investigates the 'how' and 'why' of history's defining moments. From the Colosseum of Ancient Rome and the battlefields of Waterloo to the tomb of Tutankhamun, Dan journeys across the globe to share the greatest stories from the past that help us understand the present. New episodes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. You can get in touch with us at [email protected] A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts The An ...
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Hello and welcome to Trash Talk with Count Binface, It's the smash-hit podcast from planet Sigma IX which is now available on Earth. I've got a blockbuster of a new podcast - in a nutshell you can expect brilliant interviews and peerless analysis. It's a bit like The News Agents, but with fewer holidays. Launched for the 2024 Election it was such a success I've decided to keep interviewing some of your Earth experts to find out more about your planet (so I can conquer you). Make your next po ...
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Want TED Talks on the go? Everyday, this feed brings you our latest talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable – from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between – given by the world's leading thinkers and doers. This collection of talks, given at TED and TEDx conferences around the globe, is also available in video format. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Inspired by the UK’s most famous voter, Brenda from Bristol, four close watchers of politics agree - and freely disagree - about the twists and turns of the General Election 2024 - and beyond. With Steve Richards, broadcaster and author, Tim Montgomerie, founder of Conservative Home and a serial political entrepreneur, Iain Martin, Times columnist and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. We hope you agree with us, rather than with Brenda, that it’s a useful addition to the debate. --- Credi ...
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Freddie Sayers from online magazine UnHerd seeks out top scientists, writers, politicians and thinkers for in-depth interviews to try and help us work out what’s really going on. What started as an inquiry into the pandemic has broadened into a fascinating look at free speech, science, meaning and the ideas shaping our world. Due to popular demand here is a podcast version of our YouTube — available to watch, for free here or by searching ‘LockdownTV’. Enjoy! And don't forget to rate, like a ...
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From long-lost Viking ships to kings buried in unexpected places; from murders and power politics, to myths, religion, the lives of ordinary people: Gone Medieval is History Hit’s podcast dedicated to the middle ages, in Europe and far beyond. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan Snow's History Hit, The Ancients, and Betwixt the Sheets. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of origi ...
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Named 2025 Ambies© Podcast of the Year, Hysterical investigates a mysterious illness that spreads among a group of high school girls in upstate New York. What is causing their sudden, often violent symptoms? Is there something in the water or inside the school? Or is it “all in their head?” The series examines the outbreak in LeRoy, NY, believed by some to be the most severe case of mass hysteria since the Salem Witch Trials. In his search for answers, Dan Taberski (9/12, Missing Richard Sim ...
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SomethingAwful.com is one of the foundational websites of modern internet culture: the earliest memes, inside jokes, and modes of communication that grace and plague the internet today can trace their roots back to the sprawling forums of this illustrious website. Hosted by Jay Brandstetter and Winslow Dumaine, this podcast dredges up the most notable threads from the depths of the forums. We delve into the absurd architecture of Groverhaus, explore the very beginning of 4Chan, the early day ...
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Recommended if You Like: longform conversation with musicians, cartoonists, writers and other creative types. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join two of the UK's leading parliamentary experts, Mark D'Arcy and Ruth Fox, as they guide you through the often mysterious ways our politicians do business and explore the running controversies about the way Parliament works. Each week they will analyse how laws are made and ministers held accountable by the people we send to Westminster. They will be debating the topical issues of the day, looking back at key historical events and discussing the latest research on democracy and Parliament ...
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The UK's #1 space podcast. Science journalist Izzie Clarke and astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst whizz through the universe to explore the latest research with leading experts, dive to history from the society’s archives and take on your weird and wonderful questions about all things space. Can we gravitationally hitch-hike out of the solar system? Do we live in a multiverse? What is time? Plus Dr Robert Massey is on hand with his top star-gazing tips. Want to support the show? Join The Supe ...
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Drunk Women Solving Crime is a true crime podcast with a twist...of lime. Join writer/comedian hosts Hannah George and Taylor Glenn as they welcome top guests from comedians to crime writers to test out their drunk detective skills. Each episode sees the boozed up panel tackle personal crime stories, solve true crime cases, and seek justice for your listener crimes. When women sit around and drink we try to solve the world’s problems. So we’re taking back the night and putting our inebriatio ...
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Sweden in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Sweden as well as explore and explain the issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up. In each episode presenter Paul O’Mahony chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Sweden’s James Savage, Emma Löfgren, Richard Orange and Becky Waterton. They are frequently joined by other expert commenta ...
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The Lawfare Podcast features discussions with experts, policymakers, and opinion leaders at the nexus of national security, law, and policy. On issues from foreign policy, homeland security, intelligence, and cybersecurity to governance and law, we have doubled down on seriousness at a time when others are running away from it. Visit us at www.lawfareblog.com. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join How to Be a Better Human as we take a look within and beyond ourselves. How to Be a Better Human isn’t your average self improvement podcast. Each week join comedian Chris Duffy in conversation with guests and past speakers as they uncover sharp insights and give clear takeaways on how YOU can be a better human. From your work to your home and your head to your heart, How to Be a Better Human looks in unexpected places for new ways to improve and show up for one another. Inspired by the ...
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Many talented people's writings and movies address the deep, dark mysteries of our world — across both Fiction (Horror, Crime, Sci-Fi, Action-Adventure, Romance, LGBT) and Non-Fiction (Crime, History, Science, Paranormal) stories. Please step into the “House of Mystery” 5 nights a week and join us as we go deep into the creative process behind our esteemed guests' works. Past Guests in Non-Fiction have included Marcia Clark (of the O.J. Simpson trial), Robert Kennedy, Jr., Jesse Ventura, Bur ...
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The Zfort Group podcast is the voice of our team. We talk about technology, people, innovation and culture in IT. We share experiences, discuss trends, talk about difficulties and victories on the way to strong digital products. It will be interesting for developers, businesses and those who value intelligence, openness and forward movement.
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A weekly compilation of our favourite articles from The Spectator magazine, read aloud by their writers, from politics to arts, foreign affairs to culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Immersive, fact-based and responsible true crime storytelling Go beyond the headlines with Aussie-Canadian host Kristi Lee as she carefully unravels some of Canada's most compelling crimes with meticulous research and a trauma-informed approach. Release schedule: at least two episodes most months, whenever they're ready. Subscribe and find out why Canadian True Crime is Canada's top independent podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join Crisis Group's Executive Vice President Richard Atwood as he dives deep into the conflicts that rage around the globe with Crisis Group analysts and special guests. These experts bring a unique, on-the-ground perspective to understanding both why those conflicts persist — and what could bring them to an end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A weekly podcast on how we prepared for nuclear war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rosabel Unscripted Podcast. Season 2 episode 70 with special guest Richard Blank.
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What Happens When You Ditch the American Dream for a Real One? Rosabel Unscripted Podcast Welcome to Rosabel Unscripted podcast where meaningful conversations unfold. Join Rosabel Zohfeld, nurse practitioner, writer, and mom, as she explores personal growth, health insights, literature, and impactful life stories. Featuring guests who share their u…
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Harnessing the creativity of a megalopolis isn't easy, but Mexico City shows us how it's done. Follow a real-life superhero who dons a luchador mask and cape to protect his fellow residents from speeding cars, learn how citizens are hacking their way to a better public transport system, and see what it takes to crowd-source a constitution from a ci…
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Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Sept. 18
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In a live conversation on YouTube, Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare Senior Editors Anna Bower, Eric Columbus, and Roger Parloff to discuss Kash Patel’s testimony in front of Congress, a preliminary injunction preventing the Trump administration from deporting some Guatemalan children, updates in Fed. Governor Lisa Cook’…
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Jonny has had two celebrity encounters at the Goodwood Revival. Also in this episode, gilet season, a campsite error, a VW van parade, an update on clothing magnate Jenson Button, Gordon Murray’s secret sax playing, Billy Ocean sounding threatening, an insane student car to beat them all, Porsche induction charging and something alarming about the …
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How to talk so people will listen (w/ Julian Treasure)
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What’s more important in communication— the content or the delivery? Julian Treasure is a five-time TED speaker and the author of Sound Affects: How Sound Shapes Our Lives, Our Wellbeing and Our Planet, and he argues conscious listening is an invaluable tool for elevating conversations. Julian joins Chris to give advice on how to speak better, the …
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Retro RHLSTP 115 - Reece Shearsmith
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#406 Rolf Harris’ Creepy Toes - Richard is back for a 25th series, but unfortunately pretty much nothing has happened in the news so there’s nothing for him to talk about. His guest last appeared on the show almost exactly a decade ago, it’s the comedy genius Reece Shearsmith. They chat about his excellent new film “See How They Run” https://www.se…
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The Trojan War is one of the great foundational stories of Western literature - a tale of gods and heroes, betrayal and siege, immortalised by Homer in the Iliad. But was it mere myth, or did it spring from real events in a real place? Today we're joined by Eric H. Cline, a professor of ancient history and archaeology at The George Washington Unive…
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Teaclub reconvenes, Adam trolls Peter for his teamaking skills, and then reads some of Peter's text messages about the Doctor Who story 'Inferno' starring Jon Pertwee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 727: Henry Barajas, Rachel Merrill
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Ahead of their upcoming Image series, Death to Pachuco, artist Rachel Merrill and author Henry Barajas discuss the process of bringing the historical fiction to life. Set against the backdrop of the Sleepy Lagoon Case and Zoot Suit Riots, the book explores themes of racial tension through a lens of hard boiled detective fiction. The pair also talk …
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Why did John Major resign (and then stand again for) the Tory leadership?
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In June 1995, John Major shocked the political world by resigning as Leader of the Conservative Party. But in the very next sentence of his resignation statement, he confirmed that he would be standing to be his own successor. Why? What did he hope to achieve? Who stood against him? And what were the consequences? We look back 30 years to these dra…
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AgostoAllElite Podcast Ep 200: all out vs W.P
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AgostoAllElite Podcast Ep 200 In this week’s episode of AgostoAllElite Podcast, we dive into our reviews of Raw, Smackdown, AEW Dynamite. Plus we talk about all out and Wrestlepalooza Let’s break it all down on this week’s episode of The AgostoAllElite Podcast 🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell on YouTube to stay updat…
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Lawfare Archive: Jane Bambauer, Ramya Krishnan, and Alan Rozenshtein on the Constitutionality of the TikTok Bill
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From September 18, 2024: Jane Bambauer, Professor at Levin College of Law; Ramya Krishnan, Senior Staff Attorney at the Knight First Amendment Institute and a lecturer in law at Columbia Law School; Alan Rozenshtein, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota Law School and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, join Kevin Frazier, Assistant Pr…
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The Ladykillers with Connor Ratliff
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We must have waffles forthwith! We must also have Connor Ratliff on the pod to talk about Tom Hanks for the first time since the completion of his Dead Eyes series! Join us for a spirited discussion about 2004’s The Ladykillers, a film that is universally regarded as the Coens’ worst, and is also the film that ended Hanks’ legendary decade-long bof…
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Louise Northcott makes a startling confession. The treatment of Christine Collins inspires a change in the law… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Securing Evolving Software with Noah Hall
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xz vulnerability: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XZ_Utils_backdoor Spectre: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectre_(security_vulnerability) Meltdown: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meltdown_(security_vulnerability) Heartbleed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heartbleed Noah on GitHub https://github.com/eeue56 - Substack https://substack.com/@eeue56 - Bl…
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(#1) Elise’s Top Ten: The psychology of your future self | Dan Gilbert
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"Human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they're finished." Dan Gilbert shares recent research on a phenomenon he calls the "end of history illusion," where we somehow imagine that the person we are right now is the person we'll be for the rest of time. Hint: that's not the case. Interested in learning more about upcoming TED event…
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(#2) Elise’s Top Ten: You don't actually know what your future self wants | Shankar Vedantam
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"You are constantly becoming a new person," says journalist Shankar Vedantam. In a talk full of beautiful storytelling, he explains the profound impact of something he calls the "illusion of continuity" -- the belief that our future selves will share the same views, perspectives and hopes as our current selves -- and shows how we can more proactive…
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(#3) Elise’s Top Ten: If I should have a daughter ... | Sarah Kay
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"If I should have a daughter, instead of Mom, she's gonna call me Point B ... " began spoken word poet Sarah Kay, in a talk that inspired two standing ovations at TED2011. She tells the story of her metamorphosis — from a wide-eyed teenager soaking in verse at New York's Bowery Poetry Club to a teacher connecting kids with the power of self-express…
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(#4) Elise’s Top Ten: The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown
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Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share. Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/…
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(#5) Elise’s Top Ten: The new political story that could change everything | George Monbiot
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To get out of the mess we're in, we need a new story that explains the present and guides the future, says author George Monbiot. Drawing on findings from psychology, neuroscience and evolutionary biology, he offers a new vision for society built around our fundamental capacity for altruism and cooperation. This contagiously optimistic talk will ma…
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(#6) Elise’s Top Ten: Racism has a cost for everyone | Heather C. McGhee
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Racism makes our economy worse — and not just in ways that harm people of color, says public policy expert Heather C. McGhee. From her research and travels across the US, McGhee shares startling insights into how racism fuels bad policymaking and drains our economic potential -- and offers a crucial rethink on what we can do to create a more prospe…
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(#7) Elise’s Top Ten: The ghastly tragedy of the suburbs | James Howard Kunstler
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In James Howard Kunstler's view, public spaces should be inspired centers of civic life and the physical manifestation of the common good. Instead, he argues, what we have in America is a nation of places not worth caring about. Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou TEDSports: ted.com/…
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(#8) Elise’s Top Ten: Change your story, change your life | Lori Gottlieb
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Stories help you make sense of your life — but when these narratives are incomplete or misleading, they can keep you stuck instead of providing clarity. In an actionable talk, psychotherapist and advice columnist Lori Gottlieb shows how to break free from the stories you've been telling yourself by becoming your own editor and rewriting your narrat…
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(#9) Elise’s Top Ten: Rethinking infidelity ... a talk for anyone who has ever loved | Esther Perel
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Infidelity is the ultimate betrayal. But does it have to be? Relationship therapist Esther Perel examines why people cheat, and unpacks why affairs are so traumatic: because they threaten our emotional security. In infidelity, she sees something unexpected — an expression of longing and loss. A must-watch for anyone who has ever cheated or been che…
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(#10) Elise’s Top Ten: What almost dying taught me about living | Suleika Jaouad
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"The hardest part of my cancer experience began once the cancer was gone," says author Suleika Jaouad. In this fierce, funny, wisdom-packed talk, she challenges us to think beyond the divide between "sick" and "well," asking: How do you begin again and find meaning after life is interrupted? Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Fo…
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Lawfare Archive: The Past, Present, and Future of War Powers with Brian Finucane and Matt Waxman
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From September 12, 2024: Without new congressional authorization for its post-Oct. 7 operations in the Middle East, the Biden administration has sought to legally justify its military activities in the region based on the president’s constitutional authority and the application of existing statutory authorities to operations against new adversaries…
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The stunning new psychological thriller from novelist and multi-award winning film actor Richard Armitage. You can’t escape your past. The cut always reopens. In the sleepy village of Barton Mallet, the old ruins of Blackstone Mill watch over the residents and their quiet lives. Ben Knot and his friends are looking forward to a summer of fun and fr…
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Are anti-immigrant attacks in Sweden getting the coverage they deserve?
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In this week's episode we talk about anti-immigrant attacks in Stockholm and why a government minister won’t answer questions in parliament on how much he knew about his son’s involvement, until recently, with an extremist group alleged to be behind the attacks. We’ll also discuss the Swedish language and how the words we use every day gradually cr…
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard Atwood speaks with Richard Gowan about what to expect from this year’s UN General Assembly High-Level Week. They discuss the mood at the UN as the second Trump administration both finds its feet at the world body and makes drastic funding cuts, forcing the UN to scale back humanitarian operations and lay …
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Assisted dying bill: Peers give the bill a Second Reading, but progress is paused for committee evidence
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The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has cleared another key hurdle: it was given a Second Reading in the House of Lords without a formal vote. But Peers have agreed to set up a special select committee to hear evidence from Ministers, professional bodies and legal experts before the Bill goes any further. That decision pushes the detailed …
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Yancey Strickler and Jenny Du: How do you rethink how the world works? An entrepreneur and an engineer answer | TED Intersections
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What happens when following the “right” path leads you to the “wrong” place? Kickstarter cofounder Yancey Strickler and scientist Jenny Du discuss how they’ve made careers out of rethinking old systems and imagining new ones. They dive into the spark that led to their success — and show why it’s important to love your own “weird ways” of being. (Th…
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John Power, Nick Carter, Elisabeth Dampier, Maggie Fergusson & Mark Mason
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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: John Power argues the Oxford Union has a ‘lynch-mob mindset’; Elisabeth Dampier explains why she would never date a German; Nick Carter makes the case for licensing MDMA to treat veterans with PTSD; Maggie Fergusson reviews Island at the Edge of the World: The Forgotten History of Easter Island by Mike Pitts; and,…
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Welcome to the FIFTIETH episode of Trash Talk with Count Binface. What a celebration we have put together - including some truly impressive birthday messages from some of the most powerful people on your planet. They are for legal reasons definitely NOT from Donald Trump, Nigel Farage, or Boris Johnson - they have never written a message for our 50…
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Scaling Laws: AI Copyright Lawsuits with Pam Samuelson
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On today's Scaling Laws episode, Lawfare Senior Editor and Research Director Alan Rozenshtein sits down with Pam Samuelson, the Richard M. Sherman Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, to discuss the rapidly evolving legal landscape at the intersection of generative AI and copyright law. They dive …
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