Best Ridd Podcasts (2025)

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FULL LIVE STREAM: HG Nelson, Senator Frank Pangallo, Professor Ian Plimer, Dr John Bruni, Jason Morrison, Professor Peter Ridd + More (Friday September 26, 2025) 3:25:31

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Jeremy Cordeaux returns for another 3-hour edition of The Court of Public Opinion, streamed live from the dining room table. This week’s program takes on the AFL Grand Final build-up, Snoop Dogg’s headline-grabbing visit to Melbourne, the algal bloom crisis in South Australia, rising power bills, inflation pressures, Trump’s UN speech, and question…

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Escha Vera - Designing Perplexity’s Comet and Using AI Like an Artist 57:46

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Imagine it’s your first day as a designer at Perplexity... and the VP of Design hands you the keys for their all-new AI browser, [Comet](https://www.perplexity.ai/comet). That’s the story for [Escha Vera](https://x.com/eschadiol). So this week’s episode is a deep dive into her design process and what it looks like to use AI like an artist. - How sh…

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Ron Davison: “CO2’s Moneyball Moment” | Tom Nelson Pod #336 46:15

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Ron Davison received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering (with distinction) in 1984 and began a long and successful career as a professional engineer in the energy industry. In this episode, Ron Davison challenges the prevailing narrative about CO2 as a major climate driver, citing multiple data sources and his own analyses. Davi…

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LISTEN: Palestine, Climate Chaos & EV Fears: Jeremy Cordeaux Unfiltered 19:24

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In this Garage Edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux tackles some of the week’s most controversial issues — from the recognition of Palestine and the treatment of women in the Middle East, to the questionable effectiveness of charity campaigns. He takes aim at climate policy, Labour’s economic decisions, and government hypocrisy o…

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LIVE: Inside Journalism with Robbie Brechin: Politics, Media, and the Future of Truth 54:32

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Topics covered; Robbie Brechin shares insights into his career in journalism. Discussion on the current state of Australian media and the challenges journalists face. Commentary on politics and how media influences public perception. Reflections on Adelaide’s media landscape compared to national outlets. The role of investigative journalism and hol…

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Jason Sewer - How Drones, Robotics, and Automation Are Redefining Security 52:28

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Send us a text Here’s a deep dive with the CEO behind Drone Strategic Partners, a firm helping organizations adopt drones, robotics, and automation to modernize security and operations. We get into how a lean aerial program can extend ground teams, drive faster decisions, and document incidents in real time without ballooning costs—think smarter pa…

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LISTEN: Putin, Optus Failures & Australia’s Climate Policy Chaos | The Court of Public Opinion 20:22

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In this GARAGE edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux reflects on the tragic memorial for Charlie Kirk, the rising global threat from Vladimir Putin, and shocking youth violence in Victoria. He tackles Optus’ alleged failures linked to lives lost, Australia’s collapsing fertility rate, and the $23 million national climate risk asse…

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LISTEN: What They’re Not Telling You About The Voice, Pell & Political Cowardice – Jeremy Cordeaux Unfiltered 20:25

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In this Garage Edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux dissects the state of political leadership, media hypocrisy, the Voice referendum fallout, and the cultural gap between leaders and real Australians. He gives a raw assessment of why trust in institutions is falling, explains why news has become propaganda, and reflects on the p…

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LIVE: Outback Jack: Fighting for Democracy from the Cattle Yards 36:45

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Jeremy dials in to speak with Jack Comody, also known as Outback Jack. From loading cattle to podcasting, Jack shares his unique rural perspective on democracy, agriculture, and government overreach. His show, Jack Out the Back: Real Talk, Real Life, fights for rural voices in the democratic process. Jack explains why farmers feel ignored, the divi…

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Chris Morrison: Tom Nelson Pod #335 1:10:24

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Chris Morrison criticizes the Met Office and other climate organizations for the poor siting and inaccurate data collection at weather stations, which he argues skew global warming statistics. He highlights the work of researchers like Ray Sanders and Dr. Eric Huxster, who have identified serious flaws in temperature recording practices, such as me…

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LIVE: National Family Business Day: Catherine Sayer on Australia’s $4.3 Trillion Legacy 14:33

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Jeremy speaks with Catherine Sayer, CEO of the Family Business Association, on National Family Business Day. Catherine reveals that 70% of all Australian businesses are family-owned, employing half the workforce and valued at over $4.3 trillion. She shares insights into succession planning, the resilience of family businesses, and why taxation refo…

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FULL LIVE STREAM: Jeremy Cordeaux LIVE – Catherine Sayer, Outback Jack, Prof. McCall, John Crompton, Robbie Brechin 3:38:36

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Jeremy Cordeaux returns to the dining room table for another three-hour live edition of The Court of Public Opinion. Covering politics, culture, news, and everyday life, Jeremy is joined by panel regulars and special guests including Catherine Sayer (Family Business Association), Outback Jack (Jack Comody), Professor Rachel McCall, Colonel Sir Prof…

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Carl Rivera - Shopify’s big bet on design and craft as the differentiator 51:23

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What does the perfect e-commerce platform look like in an AI era? That’s the question Shopify’s Chief Design Officer Carl Rivera has set out to answer so this week’s episode is all about Shopify’s big bet on design and craft as the ultimate differentiator. We go deep into: - What happens when AI makes everyone a 7/10 designer - What most design tea…

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LISTEN: NDIS Strip Club Therapy & Climate Bribes: Jeremy Unloads on Aussie Madness 21:17

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In this no-holds-barred episode of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux reflects on government inefficiencies, absurd spending in aged care and education, and what he calls the “$48 billion NDIS con.” From a passionate critique of racial politics in Victoria’s new treaty, to Australia’s misguided Pacific climate deals and bloated federal de…

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Dr. Ken Thai - From PharmD to Owner: The Independent Pharmacy Roadmap 1:00:56

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Send us a text Meet Dr. Ken Thai, PharmD—CEO of 986 Degrees Corporation (a pharmacy franchise), multi-site independent pharmacy owner across Southern California and Nevada, and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at USC and Western University. A past president of CPhA (California Pharmacists Association) and current national VP at NCPA…

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LISTEN: Immigration, Banks, and Cancel Culture: Jeremy Cordeaux Has Had Enough 23:09

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In this compelling Garage Edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux takes a sharp look at global and local issues: from the state of Papua New Guinea and the 25th anniversary of the Sydney Olympics, to the shocking assassination of conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk. Jeremy questions the direction of immigration policies, praises Jac…

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Catt Small - How staff designers build influence and lead as ICs 57:06

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Only a select few have multiple episodes on Dive Club and today Catt Small joins the ranks. She has a gift for turning messy ideas into practical next steps so it’s no wonder her Staff Designer course is one of the top-rated on Maven. In this episode we go deep into all of the ways you can make an impact by building influence on your team and effec…

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Elizabeth Nickson: Tom Nelson Pod #334 55:53

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Elizabeth Nickson discusses her transition from a career in journalism with prominent publications to her deep involvement in environmental issues after moving to Salt Spring Island. She recounts her confrontation with the powerful environmental movement, leading to her book 'Eco Fascists,' and explores the impact of highly regulated environmental …

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LISTEN: $2.5B for Criminals & $600M for What?! Jeremy Slams Aussie Priorities 21:50

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In this explosive episode, Jeremy takes aim at government waste, failed energy policies, and media silence. He questions the value of green hydrogen, a $2.5 billion refugee deal with Nauru, and $600 million for an Aboriginal interpretive centre. Jeremy also calls out leaders for neglecting aged care and contributing to hospital ramping. The show re…

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Irene Sinso - Ovarian Cancer, Resilience & SGV Food Finds 51:27

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Send us a text I’m excited to introduce Irene—@irenieeweeniee—who turned a corporate layoff and months of misdiagnoses into a mission. After learning she had ovarian cancer, she started editing food videos on her phone and sharing her story on TikTok. What began as a way to cope became a platform for honest storytelling and women’s healthcare advoc…

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LISTEN: Australia’s Energy Insanity, Mushroom Murders & Dictator Dan’s China Visit – The Court of Public Opinion 21:32

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In this unfiltered Garage Edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux tackles some of the most shocking stories and controversial topics of the week. From machete murders in Melbourne to the fallout of Erin Patterson’s mushroom murder sentencing, Jeremy questions the direction of modern Australia. He slams Australia’s soaring electricit…

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Martin Durkin | Tom Nelson Pod #333 1:02:19

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Co-founder, with Tom Nelson, of GORILLA SCIENCE. Following our collaboration on the award-winning CLIMATE THE MOVIE (The Cold Truth). In this interview, Martin Durkin discusses the challenges and successes of his new channel, Gorilla Science, including producing around 50 films to present climate skepticism etc views in a more accessible format. He…

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Sara Vienna - Taste, Meaning, and How to Stand Out in an AI world 1:02:41

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What does it take to make people feel something with design...? This week's guest is kind of an expert on the question. Sara Vienna (https://x.com/sravienna?lang=en) , the Chief Design Officer at Metalab, talks about the responsibility that designers have to shape this AI world that we're entering without losing the heartbeat of a brand. We don't h…

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LISTEN: Jeremy Cordeaux SLAMS Elites: Qantas, Immigration & The End of Common Sense in Australia 24:45

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In this episode of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux takes a no-holds-barred approach to major headlines and cultural tensions sweeping across Australia. From Qantas’ PR trainwreck and leadership changes to the latest on immigration controversies, Jeremy draws a straight line between media spin and what Australians are really thinking. H…

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Hügo Krüger: “Realistic and Optimistic” | Tom Nelson Pod #332 57:14

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Hügo Krüger is a YouTube podcaster, writer and civil nuclear engineer with experience across the energy sector. In this in-depth discussion, Hügo Krüger critiques prevailing climate change narratives, likening them to economic and political opportunism, and also touches on topics like the efficacy of nuclear power, Iran's geopolitical situation, an…

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Danny Hyun - From LA Fitness to GD Burgers in La Puente 54:34

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Send us a text Here’s the story behind GD Burgers in La Puente. I sat down with Daniel “Danny” Hyun, who went from leading at LA Fitness to helping his father at the family counter—and then taking over. His path blends discipline, service, and a deep commitment to the San Gabriel Valley. If you’ve ever wondered how a family business grows into a ne…

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LISTEN: Australia at Risk? Jeremy Cordeaux on Immigration, Chaos & Our National Identity 22:17

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In this fiery GARAGE edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux sounds the alarm on Australia’s future. From the rise of house prices and immigration debates to questions of national sovereignty and multiculturalism, Jeremy pulls no punches. He reflects on a recent anti-immigration protest, criticises Australia's handling of deportatio…

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Ed Hoskins: “Noble Cause Corruption” | Tom Nelson Pod #331 1:04:34

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Ed’s views are not politically correct. 00:00 Introduction to Ed Hoskins 00:11 Noble Cause Corruption and False Reporting 02:11 Misrepresentation in Environmental Data 04:06 CO2 Levels and Climate Change 24:12 Renewable Energy and Its Challenges 32:35 CO2 Emissions in Power Generation 33:43 Land Use and Construction Times 35:37 Service Life and Com…

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Gabe Valdivia - How to Thrive as an Independent Designer 57:48

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I think we're entering a world where the market for fractional design is about to explode… So this week's episode is with one of my favorite people in the industry, Gabe Valdivia. We're going to explore his independent journey → how he made the jump, how he's evolved the practice in year two, and all of the lessons he's learned along the way. Some …

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Behind the scenes of the Inflight startup pitch💡 10:00

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Too much of designing a startup happens behind closed doors So I want to work with the garage door open while building Inflight (https://www.inflight.co/) as much as possible. You already saw a bunch of the nitty gritty UI details (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D39Dv9MSlhs)… But when you’re going 0 to 1 on something, the storytelling piece is oft…

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Bruce “Buck” Nelson: The Great Outdoors | Tom Nelson Pod #330 1:19:19

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Bruce Nelson shares his recent wilderness adventures, including a three-week solo paddling and fishing trip in Southwest Alaska where he didn't encounter anyone for 18 days, a Denali bike trip with wildlife sightings, and longer streaks of isolation like 40 days in the Brooks Range. He discusses survival strategies such as calorie-dense food planni…

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From Immigrant Roots to Entrepreneurs: The Founders of Happy Humble Hub 1:06:41

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Send us a text Wendy Yu and Huong Thai are the co-founders of Happy Humble Hub, a unique community space in Alhambra, California designed to bring people together in meaningful ways. Their stories of resilience, risk-taking, and vision are deeply rooted in the San Gabriel Valley, and their work is inspiring a new wave of creativity and connection a…

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LISTEN: NDIS Scandal, Crime Surge & Immigration Chaos – Jeremy Unfiltered! 21:44

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In this explosive edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux dives into Australia’s most pressing issues—from immigration protests and NDIS corruption, to skyrocketing electricity prices and political theatre. With scathing commentary on the rise of ethnic division, media censorship, and failed government programs like “Thriving Kids,”…

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Dan Winer - How to become more strategic and advance your career 59:33

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What does it look like to advance your career in the age of AI? That’s what this week’s episode with Dan Winer (Director of Product Design at Kit) is all about. He shares insights from his top-rated Maven course "Strategy and Influence for Product Designers" (https://join.dive.club/dan-winer-course) So if you want to learn how to go from pixel push…

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Dale Wen: Green Ideology Is Harming Food Security | Tom Nelson Pod #329 59:57

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Caltech PhD. Climate realist working on food security and energy security for 2 decades. Climate alarmism and net zero critique. 00:00 Introduction to Dale Wen and Green Ideology 00:59 Dale Wen's Background and Career Shift 02:08 Outline of the Talk 02:19 Challenges of Food Security and Climate Change 02:33 Green Revolution Achievements 02:51 Case …

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LISTEN: Govt Lies, NDIS Rorts, & Capital Gains on Your Home? Jeremy Says Enough 21:29

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In this powerful edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux challenges the Australian government’s hypocrisy, exposes economic absurdities, and calls out damaging policies—from the proposed capital gains tax on the family home to the growing NDIS debacle. He shines a spotlight on the plastic crisis, the real cost of renewable energy, g…

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Richard Cheung - Educator, Clinician & Nonprofit Advocate 1:12:39

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Send us a text Dr. Richard S. Cheung is a second-generation chiropractor and athletic trainer who has been serving the Pasadena community since 1998. He holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic and a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University. With more than 26 years of clinical experience, Dr. Cheun…

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LISTEN: Albanese’s $5.7M Travel Bill & Bondi Knife Cover-Up – Jeremy Cordeaux Exposes It All 21:06

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In this GARAGE edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux holds nothing back as he explores government waste, media decline, the attack on free speech, and the absurdities of modern society. From Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s lavish travels to Channel 7’s shocking decision to edit real-life footage of the Bondi Junction tragedy, Je…

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LISTEN: Feeding Pets to Lions & Penny Wong's $540K Expenses 23:46

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In this garage edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux dives into a wide range of provocative, humorous, and deeply critical topics. From government waste to wild stories from around the globe, Jeremy questions the logic of politicians, bureaucrats, and society’s ever-changing standards. He reflects on pharmaceutical delays, taxpaye…

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Seok Soon Park: Green New Scam | Tom Nelson Pod #328 53:30

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Dr. Seok S. Park is a professor of Environmental Science and Engineering at Ewha Womans University in Seoul, Korea. He translated “Inconvenient Facts: The science that Al Gore doesn't want you to know” and “Fake Invisible Catastrophes and Threats of Doom” into Korean in 2021. After publishing these two translated books, he founded Korea Climate Cha…

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Andy Zhang - From early Figma to design engineer at Windsurf 49:32

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This week's episode is with Andy Zhang who was the lead design engineer at Windsurf. So we're going to shine a light on all of the ways you can make an impact as a design engineer including: Owning more of the frontend polish Thinking through design patterns and packaging features Bridging the gap between technical features and intuitive UX Saying …

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Volker Marten: The Climate Change Delusion | Tom Nelson Pod #327 1:05:25

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Citizen scientist 00:00 Introduction and Personal Background 00:43 Initial Skepticism and Research 01:40 The Climate Change Delusion 05:17 Scientific Method and Pseudoscience 07:50 Historical Perspectives on CO2 and Climate 12:31 Modern CO2 Measurements and Observations 21:15 Critique of Contemporary Climate Science 26:45 Personal Experiments and O…

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Kaila Yu - A Reckoning With Yellow Fever & Identity 1:06:44

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Send us a text Kaila Yu is a Los Angeles–based luxury travel and culture journalist whose bylines include The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and more. Before her journalism career, she was an actress, an import model, the lead singer of the rock band Nylon Pink, and a student at UCLA. Each chapter of her life, as she shares i…

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LISTEN: RBA, Ramping & EV Fire Risks: Jeremy Calls for Common Sense 23:18

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In this GARAGE edition, Jeremy Cordeaux tackles a jam-packed agenda: RBA rate cut and a week of data that could vindicate or blow up the call Record ambulance ramping — who takes responsibility? Home invasion self-defence (Vic MP David Limbrick’s push) Visa controversy & the question of shared values “March for Australia” (Aug 31) — why Jeremy says…

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Lynne Balzer: "Dirty roots of the climate scam" | Tom Nelson Pod #326 47:42

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After retiring from a career teaching physics, chemistry and biology, Lynne Balzer began organizing extensive notes from a decade-long investigation of the climate change issue. Considering all the facts and looking at the connection between the science, history and politics of this issue, Lynne reached the inevitable conclusion that “human-caused …

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Vitaly Friedman - Beyond Chat: What's Next for AI Design Patterns 57:12

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I’d bet real money that you have been on Smashing Magazine at some point in the last 18 years… Good news is, this week I got to interview the founder, Vitaly Friedman, who is also one of the leading thinkers in UX right now. In this episode we go deep into how AI is changing the way we interact with digital products and how our patterns and process…

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LISTEN: Public Housing Hypocrisy: Why Politicians Don’t Want It in Their Suburb 25:44

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Jeremy Cordeaux returns with another unapologetic Garage Edition, tackling the biggest issues the mainstream media tiptoes around. From a no-holds-barred review of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers to political hypocrisy on housing, rising crime in our cities, and the absurdities of modern political correctness, Jeremy delivers sharp, witty, and unfi…

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From Uber to Apple to new design founder 💡 21:53

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If I told you someone had a background as a senior designer at companies like Uber, Dropbox, Apple, and Patreon then you'd be pretty impressed, right? Same. But Adam Noffsinger walked away from all of that to start Alma (which you might remember from the Smith+Diction episode). So this episode is a deep dive into what it really looks like to go 0→1…

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Robert Ian Holmes: “Climate Truths” | Tom Nelson Pod #325 1:07:14

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Australia - Climate Scientist - Astronomer - Mining Engineer - Environmental Engineer. 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Robert Ian Holmes 00:16 Academic Journey and Career 01:19 YouTube Channel and Social Media Presence 01:35 Introduction to the Book 'Climate Truths' 02:45 CO2 Emissions and Greenhouse Effect 03:45 Temperature on Venus and Greenhouse Effec…

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Chris Martinez - From Navy Vet to SGV Real Estate Builder 51:15

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Send us a text Chris Martinez is a second-generation Cuban American from Miami whose life took flight in 2010 when he enlisted in the military and served in Hawaii. At just 23, he began investing in real estate—building a portfolio across Florida, Hawaii, and California. His early success speaks to his entrepreneurial mindset and strategic vision. …