Best Sam Meyer Podcasts (2025)

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2025 Highlight-o-thon: Oops! All Bests 1:40:17

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It’s that magical time of year once again — highlightapalooza! Stick around for one top bit from each episode we recorded this year, including: Kyle Fish explaining how Anthropic’s AI Claude descends into spiritual woo when left to talk to itself Ian Dunt on why the unelected House of Lords is by far the best part of the British government Sam Bowm…

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The Enneagram as a Model of Points with Flemming Christensen (Part 3) 39:46

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In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we continue our ongoing conversation with Flemming Christensen, founder and owner of Think About It and The Enneagram Institute of Denmark. Connect with us: Web: internationalenneagram.org IEA Enneagram Experience 2025: ieaexperience.com Join the email list: administration@internat…

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812/813. INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS 2025 HOLIDAY SPECIAL w/ BRANNON BRAGA, MIKE & DENISE OKUDA & MANY MORE! 4:25:45

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THIS VOYAGE, MARK A. ALTMAN (Pandora, The Librarians, 50 Year Mission), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture - Director's Edition) & ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer, Thor, X-Men: First Class) welcome you to join us whether you've been naughty or nice for our epic, four-hour 2025 INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS HOLIDAY SPECIAL with mor…

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The surprising science of adolescent brains | from TED Talks Daily 16:35

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Neuroscientist Jennifer Pfeifer digs into the fascinating brain changes driving young people’s behavior during the critical years of adolescence. She debunks some of the biggest misunderstandings about teens — including puberty, hormones and the impact of social media on mental health — and shows how to support kids during this period of growth and…

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Looking Back on 2025: Liberty, Leadership and the Next Generation 42:34

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On this special year-end episode of Liberty + Leadership, Roger reflects on a remarkable year for The Fund for American Studies (TFAS). He highlights moments from the podcast that celebrate TFAS’s mission and the work of alumni, fellows, students, and friends who are advancing individual liberty, personal responsibility and economic freedom around …

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UNLOCKED: Trump's Big, Beautiful Ballroom (w/ Kate Wagner) 1:01:10

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This episode originally aired November 17, 2025 on Patreon — we're unlocking it as a holiday treat. If there's a Trump-era topic that manages to fascinate without being entirely depressing, it's probably the ongoing arguments about architecture that his ascension has occasioned. Proponents of a RETVRN to the architectural ideals of ancient Greece a…

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319D78. Flash Gordon 45th Anniversary Reunion w/ SAM JONES & MELODY ANDERSON (A DECK 78 PODCAST) 1:14:40

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THIS VOYAGE, the Decksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (Pandora, The Librarians, 50 Year Mission), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (Star Trek: The Moton Picture - Director's Edition) & ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer, Thor, X-Men: First Class) are joined by guest host SCOTT "MOVIE" MANTZ and SAM JONES & MELODY ANDERSON as we pay tribute to the 45th anniversary of the Mike Hodges' …

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#232 – Andreas Mogensen on what we owe 'philosophical Vulcans' and unconscious beings 2:37:15

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Most debates about the moral status of AI systems circle the same question: is there something that it feels like to be them? But what if that’s the wrong question to ask? Andreas Mogensen — a senior researcher in moral philosophy at the University of Oxford — argues that so-called 'phenomenal consciousness' might be neither necessary nor sufficien…

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811. FRAKES, GATES & SPINER, OH MY w/ JONATHAN FRAKES, GATES MCFADDEN & BRENT SPINER 1:33:50

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THIS VOYAGE, MARK A. ALTMAN (Pandora, The Librarians, 50 Year Mission), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture - Director's Edition) & ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer, Thor, X-Men: First Class) are joined by the Holy Trinity of JONATHAN FRAKES (Riker), GATES MCFADDEN (Dr. Beverly Crusher) and BRENT SPINER (Data) for a special …

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#231 – Paul Scharre on how AI-controlled robots will and won't change war 2:45:17

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In 1983, Stanislav Petrov, a Soviet lieutenant colonel, sat in a bunker watching a red screen flash “MISSILE LAUNCH.” Protocol demanded he report it to superiors, which would very likely trigger a retaliatory nuclear strike. Petrov didn’t. He reasoned that if the US were actually attacking, they wouldn’t fire just 5 missiles — they’d empty the silo…

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338 | Populism VS. The Founders 1:03:12

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Today Dan is back with another solo episode, today's subject, Populism. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/citizen-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Tetherball Academy Media

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Curt and Kevin Talk About the Last Coyne Seat, Independent Officiating, and More in the 2025 Finale! 45:05

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Tonight, on another edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about what the latest update is on who take the second seat at Dale Coyne Racing and final open seat on the grid between Romain Grosjean, Jacob Abel, Devlin DeFrancesco, Conor Daly, Linus Lundqvist, or any other F2 driver. They also talk about the possibility of Abel …

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IT'S BEGINNING TO FEEL A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS.... (BONUS EPISODE) 48:39

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THIS VOYAGE, MARK A. ALTMAN (Pandora, The Librarians, 50 Year Mission), ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer, Thor, X-Men: First Class) & SANTA DAREN (bringer of good cheer to boys and girls everywhere) talk the BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER and answer the eternal question: Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie? **TREKSPERTS+ SUBSCRIBERS NOW GET COMMERCIAL FREE EPISODES …

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Interview: 4 ways to design a disability-friendly future with BJ Miller 48:00

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Nearly fifteen percent of the world's population lives with a disability, yet this massive chunk of humanity is still routinely excluded from opportunities. Sharing her experience growing up with an autistic sister, disability inclusion advocate Meghan Hussey illuminates the path towards an inclusive future in four steps, and it starts with an atti…

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337 | Dennis Brennan 58:06

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Today Dan is joined by Author, Historian, and Journalist, Dennis Brennan. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/citizen-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Tetherball Academy Media

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What We Got Wrong (and Right) about the Right in 2025 [Teaser] 6:28

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Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. As the end of the year approaches, we wanted to look back at another year of trying to understand the American right—what we got wrong, what we got right, and what to expect in 2026. The conversation begins with the cracks showing in Trump's coalition, his plumm…

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AI might let a few people control everything — permanently (article by Rose Hadshar) 1:00:10

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Power is already concentrated today: over 800 million people live on less than $3 a day, the three richest men in the world are worth over $1 trillion, and almost six billion people live in countries without free and fair elections. This is a problem in its own right. There is still substantial distribution of power though: global income inequality…

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Story Booth: Sam Michel Kopterski, Doug Lyman, & Hillary Stark 29:01

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In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we listen to story booth conversations with Sam Michel Kopterski, Doug Lyman and Hillary Stark. These brief interviews explore their introduction to the Enneagram and how it has played in their professional and personal life. Sam discusses how the Enneagram helped her see her type …

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810. BEGUN THE CLONE WARS HAVE w/ MATT LANTER, JAMES ARNOLD TAYLOR, ASHLEY ECKSTEIN & STEVE MELCHING 1:18:52

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THIS VOYAGE, MARK A. ALTMAN (Pandora, The Librarians, 50 Year Mission) & ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer, Thor, X-Men: First Class) are joined by Clone Wars and Rebels writer STEVEN MELCHING for a conversation with Clone Warriors MATT LANTER (Anakin Skywalker), JAMES ARNOLD TAYLOR (Obi-Wan Kenobi) and ASHLEY ECKSTEIN (Ahsoka Tano) for a deep dive into a g…

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#230 – Dean Ball on how AI is a huge deal — but we shouldn’t regulate it yet 2:54:15

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Former White House staffer Dean Ball thinks it's very likely some form of 'superintelligence' arrives in under 20 years. He thinks AI being used for bioweapon research is "a real threat model, obviously." He worries about dangerous "power imbalances" should AI companies reach "$50 trillion market caps." And he believes the agriculture revolution pr…

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Curt and Kevin Talk About Ilott Doubling Down, 24 Hours of Daytona Drivers, Lost Questions & More! 44:29

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Tonight, on another edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the upcoming April open test for the 110th Indianapolis 500 and tire testing coming soon from Phoenix Raceway. They later talk about Callum Ilott will be doing double-duty in IndyCar and IMSA full-time in 2026. They also talk about which IndyCar drivers are comp…

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Inside the Future of Reporting: Highlights from the TFAS Journalism Forum 39:06

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Roger hosts a special episode of Liberty + Leadership that brings listeners inside the 32nd Annual TFAS Journalism Awards Dinner and the Journalism Forum that preceded it. These curated conversations offer a look at how TFAS is shaping the journalists of tomorrow through their rich ecosystem of programs like the Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship, …

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Feeling stuck on climate change? Here’s what to do | Kris De Meyer 15:27

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To spark action on climate change, the conventional wisdom says that awareness must precede action — but neuroscientist Kris De Meyer suggests the opposite is true: actions drive beliefs. He digs into the science behind decision-making and shows how you can rewire your brain to get unstuck on big challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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336 | Will Reusch 1:21:07

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Today Dan is joined by a career educator, Will Reusch, a former teacher opening up new options for parents in his community to educate their children Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/citizen-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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One Podcast After Another (w/ Jesse Brenneman) 1:04:43

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Given the not-terribly-uplifting streak of episodes we've had lately, we thought it was time for a Know Your Enemy movie night, and were joined by the podcast's intrepid producer, Jesse Brenneman, for a conversation about Paul Thomas Anderson's 2025 film, One Battle After Another. Its tagline—"When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a grou…

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318D78. Lords of the Rings w/ JOHN RHYS-DAVIES & LAWRENCE MAKOARE (A DECK 78 PODCAST) 51:17

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THIS VOYAGE, the Decksperts MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture), ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) are joined by LORD OF THE RINGS s…

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Curt and Kevin Talk About Sting Ray Robb Rejoining JHR and Who Remains for Coyne! 43:03

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Tonight, on another edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, Kevin is at Circuit of The Americas while Curt and producer Landon freeze in Indianapolis, and they congratulate Curt on the birth of his granddaughter, Lucy. They talk about Sting Ray Robb making his second consecutive season with Juncos Hollinger Racing, leaving Conor Daly wi…

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809. WHY WE LOVE STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE w/ JON & MICHELE POVILL, EDDIE EGAN, BILLY VAN ZANDT & SCOTT GIMPLE 1:39:55

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THIS VOYAGE, MARK A. ALTMAN (Pandora, The Librarians, 50 Year Mission), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE) & ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer, Thor, X-Men: First Class) celebrate the 46th anniversary of STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE as we are joined by associate producer JON POVILL, Epsilon 9 casualty MICHELE BILLY POVILL,…

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#229 – Marius Hobbhahn on the race to solve AI scheming before models go superhuman 3:03:18

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We often worry about AI models “hallucinating” or making honest mistakes. But what happens when a model knows the truth, but decides to deceive you anyway to achieve a goal of its own? This isn’t sci-fi — it’s happening regularly in deployment today. Marius Hobbhahn, CEO of the world’s top research organisation focused on AI deception (Apollo Resea…

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335 | “Why Nihilism Is A Moral Failure" 1:09:29

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Today Dan Continues his solo series, touching on "Nihilism" Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/citizen-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Tetherball Academy Media

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Interview: Grief is complicated — but drawing cartoons can help with Dr. Nathan Gray 31:38

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With just a few lines, cartoons can say so much with so little. In a moving talk, cartoonist Navied Mahdavian shares his process for distilling huge concepts into drawings on the page — and shows how his work helped him grieve the death of his beloved grandmother, flaws and all. After the talk, Shoshana interviews Nathan Gray on the use of comics a…

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334 | "I'm Not Patriotic" 56:49

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Today, Dan is adding to his series of solo shows. Today touching on the topic of patriotism. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/citizen-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Tetherball Academy Media

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On Friendship (w/ Andy Elrick) 1:30

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Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. Should you try to improve your friends or leave them be? Do friendship and politics mix? Is friendship about virtue or delight? In 2023, we were interviewed by Andrew Elrick, now a professor at Marist University, for a documentary podcast he was making about men…

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Teacher Archive: Jerry Wagner & Pat O'Leary | The Jesuit Lineage 1:27:25

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In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Dr. Jerome “Jerry” Wagner and Patrick O’Leary, two pioneers in the Enneagram field. Patrick is a founding member of the IEA and co-author of the first Enneagram book, and Jerry is the author of the “Enneagram Spectrum of Personality Styles: an Introductory Guide” and …

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808. GIVING THANKS FOR STAR TREK 1:03:31

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THIS VOYAGE, MARK A. ALTMAN (Pandora, The Librarians, 50 Year Mission) & ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer, Thor, X-Men: First Class) talk about what STAR TREK means to them and how it paved the way for their respective careers as TV showrunners and screenwriters along with the many friendships and relationships that Trek helped foster over their decades as…

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Curt and Kevin Talk About Mick Schumacher Joining RLL, Fan Questions, 2026 Burger Bash and More! 48:30

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Tonight, on another edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, Kevin starts the show talking about Mick Schumacher joining Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing full-time in 2026 driving the #47 Honda, replacing Devlin DeFrancesco. Kevin also talks about RLL also bringing Gavin Ward to their engineer lineup. Kevin later talks about whether Juncos…

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Teaching the Economic Way of Thinking with Amanda Stiglbauer 29:23

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Roger welcomes Amanda Stiglbauer, a longtime mentor and instructor with TFAS’s high school division, the Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE), for a conversation about teaching economics in a way that connects with students and helps them understand the world. Amanda, who recently joined TFAS as FTE’s economic education curriculum fellow, shares…

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Diverse Minds Episode 11 - Jade and Jason Simon, Simcore Solutions 31:41

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Presenter(s): Bobby Small Guests: Jade Simon & Jason Simon I loved this story from day one. Jade Simon, a smart and driven tech nerd that happens to be a female and happens to be a person of color, pursuing her passion, a career in Dynamics 365. Her support system is anchored by her number one fan and husband, Jason. He left a career in automotive …

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Rob & Luisa chat kids, the 2016 fertility crash, and how the 50s invented parenting that makes us miserable 1:59:09

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Global fertility rates aren’t just falling: the rate of decline is accelerating. From 2006 to 2016, fertility dropped gradually, but since 2016 the rate of decline has increased 4.5-fold. In many wealthy countries, fertility is now below 1.5. While we don’t notice it yet, in time that will mean the population halves every 60 years. Rob Wiblin is al…

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Could Mental Workouts Keep Your Brain Young? | NPR’s Short Wave 11:42

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Today, we’re featuring an episode from NPR’s science podcast Short Wave. In it, host Regina G. Barber talks to NPR brain correspondent Jon Hamilton about MENTAL EXERCISES. Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a chemical that typically declines as people age. And previous studies of people h…

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333 | Sam Shoemate 1:19:06

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Today Dan is Joined by a former US Army intelligence officer, Sam Shoemate. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/citizen-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Tetherball Academy Media

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The Furious Minds of MAGA (w/ Laura Field) 1:09:36

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Laura K. Field's Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right, published earlier this month, is a book we simply had to discuss. Listeners to this podcast will recognize its cast of characters—conservative intellectuals like Patrick Deneen, Michael Anton, John Eastman, Adrian Vermeule, and Harry Jaffa, among others—whose ideas and influence Fiel…

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#228 – Eileen Yam on how we're completely out of touch with what the public thinks about AI 1:43:24

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If you work in AI, you probably think it’s going to boost productivity, create wealth, advance science, and improve your life. If you’re a member of the American public, you probably strongly disagree. In three major reports released over the last year, the Pew Research Center surveyed over 5,000 US adults and 1,000 AI experts. They found that the …

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807. RIP KELVIN UNIVERSE w/ KAY REINDL & ROBERT MEYER BURNETT 1:34:16

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THIS VOYAGE, MARK A. ALTMAN (Pandora, The Librarians, 50 Year Mission), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE) & ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer, Thor, X-Men: First Class) are joined by KAY REINDL (writer/producer, Swamp Thing, Freaked, Shining Vale) and commentator ROBERT MEYER BURNETT (The Burnettwork) to discuss the end of…

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332 | Brent Gleeson 59:58

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Today Dan Is Joined by Former Navy SEAL, Brent Gleeson Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/citizen-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Tetherball Academy Media

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Ryan Hunter-Reay Joins Curt and Kevin to Talk Arrow McLaren/Indy 500 Deal! 43:12

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Tonight, on another edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Ryan Hunter-Reay officially joining Arrow McLaren in the #31 Chevrolet for the 2026 Indy 500, and how great of an opportunity this is for both McLaren and Hunter-Reay. They also talk about that MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi had an opportunity to get Hunter-Reay’…

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#117 Special Episode: Entering Computer Science as a New Graduate 1:12:29

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At Western State Colorado University in Gunnison on Sept 11, 2025, Bruce Eckel, Bill Venners and Dianne Marsh each give their own 10-minute perspectives on finding fulfillment in the field, especially considering the impact of AI and other recent changes in computing. The remainder of the session answers questions from the student audience. Discuss…

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The Engineering State: Dan Wang on China’s Breakneck Modernization 30:56

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Roger welcomes Dan Wang, a research fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution History Lab and author of “Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future.” They discuss Wang’s perspective on China’s technological rise and the contrast he draws between China’s engineering approach to governance and the United States’ lawyerly system, which e…

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Interview: What happens in your brain when you pay attention? with Dr. Sasha Hamdani 34:56

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Attention isn't just about what we focus on -- it's also about what our brains filter out. By investigating patterns in the brain as people try to focus, computational neuroscientist Mehdi Ordikhani-Seyedlar hopes to build computer models that can be used to treat ADHD and help those who have lost the ability to communicate. Hear more about this ex…

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331 | Austin Padgett 1:28:55

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Today Dan is joined by Author and Libertarian, Austin Padgett. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/citizen-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Tetherball Academy Media