Best The Ai Grapple Podcasts (2025)

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513: Grappling with AI as a Law Student and Lawyer (1L Summer Series) 33:46

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, in our 1L summer series, we're exploring whether law students should continue to study as hard if AI can already perform many tasks for us. We're highlighting AI's current capabilities and limitations, underscoring the enduring importance of human skills such as judgment, emotional intelligence…

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Embracing Twilight: Older Women Poets of the Slavic World and the Unfurling of Their Voices 7:22

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The figure of the young, tragic male poet has long dominated cultural narratives about artistic brilliance and early death. But what if poetic genius deepens, rather than fades, with age? In this talk given at the 2025 Harvard Horizons Symposium, Slavic languages and literatures PhD candidate and Harvard Horizons Scholar Alex Braslavsky explores th…

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Kansas Leadership in Indiana: Speaker Daniel Hawkins at the ALEC Annual Meeting 10:05

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Speaker Daniel Hawkins talks budget discipline, building camaraderie, and leadership at the ALEC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. Special Guest: Daniel Hawkins. Support Across the StatesBy American Legislative Exchange Council

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Japan looks to get solar mojo back with thin, light, bendable panels 14:56

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Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Shotaro Tani deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Katey speaks with fellow host Shotaro Tani about how Japan is looking to regain its footing in the solar market with ultrathin and ultralight tech. == == == == == == == == Check out t…

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514: Listen and Learn -- Discovery (Civ Pro) 12:25

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing Civil Procedure – specifically, the following topics related to discovery: motions to compel, interrogatories, and physical/mental examinations. In this episode we discuss: An overview of discovery The specific rules related to motions …

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The new machines today aren’t the old machines of yesterday 41:12

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It’s Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart!Topics include:The necessity of browser diversityUpgrading to a Solid State DriveBuilding a computer from scratch but it won’t chargeRiding machines until the wheels stop spinning (10-15 years)When its time for a new MacRecovering lost filesSalvaging parts from an older machineXfinity as an intern…

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Guest: Manish Kapoor of Growth Catalyst Group on how supply chains are handling back-to-school season; Where Girl Scouts and supply chains intersect: Encouraging robots to get along 21:37

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Our guest on this week's episode is Manish Kapoor, founder and CEO of Growth Catalyst Group. Since we have passed the mid-summer mark of 2025, retailers are now focused on the next dates on the retail calendar – and that’s back to school season. This is traditionally the second busiest season of the retail year. But like everything in supply chains…

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Can China ever match ASML’s lithography mastery? 13:26

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Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Shotaro Tani deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Shotaro speaks with Taipei tech correspondent Annie Cheng Ting-Fang about how China's chip ambitions are being tested by the challenge of matching ASML's lithography capabilities. == …

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Pitfalls of Anthropomorphism: Misunderstanding AI’s Potential 8:23

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Raphaël Raux's 2025 Harvard Horizon project, "Human Learning about AI," conducted in collaboration with fellow PhD student Bnaya Dreyfuss, explores how people often assume AI thinks like a human, which can lead to confusion about what these systems can and can’t do. As a PhD candidate in economics at Harvard, Raux studies the complex relationship b…

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Grappling with seemingly forced AI integration 34:59

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Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart returns after a weeks long Twins induced hiatus! Topics include:Forced AI integration in your email inbox Listener calls on Autocad and recovering a lost WiFi passwordProton password managerWhere to go to get a laptop/desktop worked onWhat Doug recommends for antivirus software…

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Guest: Zac Rogers of Colorado State University on the uncertain summer for supply chains; The latest on cargo theft; CEOs still think sustainability is good for business 26:23

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Our guest on this week's episode is Zac Rogers, associate professor of Supply Chain Management at Colorado State University and the lead author of the monthly Logistics Managers' Index report. This past week a number of economic numbers came out. On Tuesday, The Consumer Price Index showed some rise in inflation, a few major banks also reported sol…

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South Korea pushes limits of AI in gaming and entertainment 9:58

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Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Katey speaks with Seoul correspondent Kim Jaewon about how South Korea is deploying AI in its gaming and entertainment industries. == == == == == == == == Check out this episode's ⁠⁠⁠…

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512: Listen and Learn -- Landlord/Tenant Law (Part 2) - Assignments and Subletting 8:00

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the second part of our discussion on landlord/tenant law. In this episode, we focus on the differences between lease assignment and subletting. In this episode we discuss: Assignment of a lease Subletting a property A sample question illustrating the concept of lease assignment Resources: "Lis…

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Guest: Jimmy Roussel of IDScan.net on preventing warehouse identity fraud; Awards for innovation; The cobot market is set for a growth spurt 17:52

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Our guest on this week's episode is Jimmy Roussel, CEO of IDScan.net. Among the problems that supply chains have had to deal with lately is an increasing rise of identity fraud at warehouses and fulfillment centers nationwide. Counterfeit identification is often used by those committing the fraud to get inside the warehouse gate. Thefts of entire t…

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Cultivating the Jedi of the Future: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Make System Change 27:31

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The Fika Crew welcomes Vibhuti Arya, PharmD, MPH — Clinical Professor, St. John's University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences — who shares her concerns about leadership, systemic tension, and cultivating new voices. Are we so bogged down in administrative tasks that the system is taking away the time and space needed to think, invent, and be…

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Japan reboots its robot vision as humanoid era fails to deliver 8:10

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Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode,Akito speaks with Tokyo correspondent Ryohtaroh Satoh about how Japan's labor shortages and lagging productivity have led the country's robotics industry to favor practical service rob…

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511: Listen and Learn -- Landlord/Tenant Law (Part 1) 21:03

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we discuss the essentials of leaseholds in landlord/tenant law. We cover the different types of leasehold estates, as well as the obligations of tenants and landlords, and we analyze a sample question. Next week, we'll focus on assignment and subletting. In this episode we discuss: Th…

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Law versus Democracy: Why Courts Defend or Undermine Democracy in Israel, Turkey, and Beyond 9:55

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As a PhD candidate in government at Harvard's Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, 2025 Harvard Horizons Scholar Andrew O'Donohue explores the complexities of democratic resilience in his project, "Law versus Democracy: Why Courts Defend or Undermine Democracy in Turkey, Israel, and Beyond." His research delves into the varying …

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Peeling back the layers of the AI supply chain onion 12:59

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Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Katey speaks with Taipei Tech correspondent Lauly Li and Tokyo correspondent Ryohtaroh Satoh about the ins-and-outs of the upstream AI supply chain, and the role small Japanese compan…

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510: How Do I Organize My Time and Stay Focused? (1L Summer Series) 33:33

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode of our 1L summer series, we discuss how to organize your time efficiently and maintain focus in law school. We go through the structured daily routine of 1Ls, the importance of deep work, and the use of organizational tools for effective time management. We also explain two productive …

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Guest: Mark Baxa of CSCMP on the legacy of FedEx founder Fred Smith; The continuing debate on autonomous vehicles; Supply chains grapple with geopolitical uncertainty 21:03

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Our guest on this week's episode is Mark Baxa, president & CEO of The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, also known as CSCMP. Earlier this week the supply chain industry lost an icon. Fred Smith was the founder of FedEx – a company that has literally revolutionized the delivery business. Our guest discusses how Fred Smith’s vision an…

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China welcomes robotaxi rivalry with Tesla amid homegrown EV chips push 13:39

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Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Akito speaks with Hong Kong correspondent Cissy Zhou about China's ambitious push for 100% domestic EV chips and the race for supremacy in the emerging robotaxi market. Check out this…

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Rich States Poor States Turns Eighteen: Across the States Special Edition 33:35

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On a special edition of the Across the States podcast, ALEC Executive Vice President Lee Schalk and ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams sat down to discuss the newest edition of Rich States, Poor States: The ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index. Now in its 18th year, the report has become one of the most anticipated ann…

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509: Listen and Learn -- Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 2 - Beneficiaries) 13:38

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the second episode of a two-part discussion of third-party rights in contracts. Last time we covered assignments and delegations, and today we focus on third-party beneficiaries. In this episode we discuss: A recap of assignment and delegation of contractual rights and obligations Intended and…

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Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen of the Nearshore Company on USMCA's future; Ensuring safety in the skies; Integrating technologies at our ports 21:25

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Our guest on this week's episode is Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen, co-CEO of The Nearshore Company. It’s now been five years since the USMCA trade agreement was negotiated between the Mexico, Canada, and the United States, replacing NAFTA. In this current time of trade friction, including new tariffs on both Mexico and Canada, what’s still working with…

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Sappho Lost and Found: Reading Sappho in the Renaissance 8:56

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2025 Harvard Horizons Scholar Katherine Horgan explores the legacy of the ancient Greek poet Sappho in her project, "Living Sappho: Imitation, Imagination, and Revivification in Early Modern England." A PhD student in English at Harvard's Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Horgan delves into the complex interplay between Sapph…

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States That Work: A Roadmap to Labor Policy Reform 9:24

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In a recent Breakdown from the American Legislative Exchange Council, Lars Dalseide sat down with ALEC Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development (CIED) Task Force manager Alan Jernigan to discuss States That Work: A Labor Policy Roadmap Across America. The report, spearheaded by Jernigan, evaluates each state’s labor policies based on ten model…

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Vietnam's latest move up the tech supply chain 11:41

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Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Katey speaks with Mai Nguyen in Hanoi about the latest developments in Vietnam's AI ambitions. Check out this episode's ⁠⁠⁠featured story here⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠register for our weekly #tech…

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'Is this who we are?' Reaction to political shootings in Minnesota, plus the latest on how the killing spree unfolded 39:05

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A detailed 20-page complaint filed by federal prosecutors reveals chilling details about the actions by Vance Boelter, the suspect in targeted, political shootings that left former Minnesota Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark dead, and State Senator John Hoffman and his wife seriously injured. Here's reaction from local hosts…

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508: Listen and Learn -- Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 1 - Rules) 10:12

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the first episode of a two-part discussion of third-party rights in contracts. Today we focus on assignments and delegations, starting with the basic definitions and the specific rules governing them, and then applying these concepts to some practical scenarios. Next week, we'll cover third-pa…

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Guest: Brett Wood of ITA and Toyota on National Forklift Safety Day; When it comes to hiring drivers - act fast!; Manufacturing with AI and automation 23:21

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Our guest on this week's episode is Brett Wood, Chair this year of the Industrial Truck Association (better known as the ITA). In his daytime job, Brett is the President and CEO of Toyota Material Handling North America. This past Tuesday, the material handling industry recognized the 12th annual National Forklift Safety Day. Sponsored by ITA, the …

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Nintendo looks to break hit-and-miss cycle with Switch 2 launch 11:52

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Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Akito speaks with Tokyo correspondent Tamayo Muto about Nintendo's recent launch of the Switch 2, and how the company plans to navigate Trump's tariffs and avoid repeating its history…

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The Cavemen. & Peace Hyde on seeking African creative clout 13:52

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In this special edition we take a look at cutting-edge African culture. Peace Hyde, producer of three-season Netflix runaway success "Young, Famous & African" speaks to Georja about tackling myopic views about Africa by tapping into the diaspora to focus on the continent’s innumerably cosmopolitan, sexy and exciting facets. Georja also heads to the…

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507: What Do I Need to Do Before the First Day of Law School? (1L Summer Series) 35:04

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the first episode in our new summer series in which we'll provide essential tips for incoming law students to prepare for starting school. Today we discuss recommended reading to build focus, setting up an efficient study space, and ensuring your technology is up-to-date. We also emphasize the…

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Guest: Michael Needham of Efficio on restoring pharmaceutical manufacturing to the U.S.; The latest LMI measure on the health of the industry; How safety programs are lowering injuries but seeing higher ... 16:55

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Our guest on this week's episode is Michael Needham, principal procurement & supply chain at Efficio Consulting. Among the flurry of executive orders issued recently by the White House is one aimed at restoring pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities here in the U.S. Currently most drugs and ingredients are manufactured in China and India. How wi…

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How Your Neighbors Shape Your Politics 26:45

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We hate each other more than we used to, at least where politics is concerned. Measures of effective polarization, the animosity that Democrats have for Republicans and vice versa, have increased dramatically since the 1990s, according to a 2021 study by political scientists James Druckman and Jeremy Levy. Moreover, the most polarized folks are the…

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Draw Large and Startling Figures: Telling Your Scholarship Story 33:30

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The Fika Crew has a wide-ranging conversation about viewing scholarly work beyond the narrow confines of end products but rather how to capture the people, processes, and products to express its full impact. Use a framework. Consider using visuals. Speak the language of your audience. When you can assume that your audience holds the same beliefs yo…

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South Korea’s legal profession grapples with the rise of AI 9:10

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Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Katey speaks with Seoul correspondent Kim Jaewon about how tech and AI startups are transforming legal services in South Korea -- and the friction this sometimes creates with long-sta…

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506: Exploring the Increase in Law School Applications (w/Anna Ivey) 35:05

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing the recent increase in the volume of law school applications with admissions consultant Anna Ivey. We explore economic and political motivations, the role of the LSAT/GRE, and potential changes in student loan regulations. In this episode we discuss: Anna's background and work …

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Doug isn’t a fan of Microsoft’s plan this year 36:54

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Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug SwinhartTopics include:Printer maintenance and purchaseThe importance of investing in quality paper and ink cartridgesWhat should users of Windows 10 do in preparation for October (when support services stop)Debunking Windows 11 rumorsUtilizing chromebooks

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Guest: Ian Williams of Orkin on how to think like a mouse; Global exporters chime in on tariffs; New rules for forklifts in California 25:30

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Our guest on this week's episode is Ian Williams, Technical Services Manager at Orkin. He helps us to understand a subject that few people want to talk about – the pests that often overrun facilities. We are talking mice, rats, bugs, and other critters that get in and destroy products, contaminate areas, and just cause a general nuisance. Williams …

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505: Breaking ADHD Barriers with the Help of AI (w/Lindsay Scola) 33:27

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have sleep and productivity expert Lindsay Scola back on the podcast to talk about her new book, AI for ADHD. Lindsay recounts her experiences with undiagnosed ADHD and narcolepsy, and shares how AI tools like ChatGPT help her manage ADHD symptoms and boost productivity. In this episode we d…

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Guest: John Lash of e2open on Chinese tariff pause; How shippers are planning their next 90 days; Remote job opportunities in logistics 20:18

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Our guest on this week's episode is John Lash, group vice president of strategy at e2open. We now have a pause in tariffs with China – or at least a sizable reduction in the amount of those tariffs compared to what was in place two weeks ago in the ongoing tariff wars. How are supply chains reacting and where do we go from here? Will we see another…

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Tackling the Global Youth Mental Health Challenge: Lessons from Psychotherapy Research in Kenya 7:41

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2025 Harvard Horizons Scholar Katherine Venturo-Conerly is on a mission to revolutionize access to effective mental health care—particularly for young people. Her research project, "Tackling the Global Youth Mental Health Challenge: Lessons from Psychotherapy Research in Kenya," focuses on creating and implementing effective, accessible mental heal…

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Afrikaners ‘free’ to become refugees in US, South Africa's deputy president says 12:45

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South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in an interview with FRANCE 24’s Georja Calvin-Smith, denied President Donald Trump’s claims of a “white genocide” in South Africa. Responding to Trump’s scheme to welcome white South Africans to the US as refugees, Mashatile said, “If they want to be refugees, it's their business. But they can’t bad-m…

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This is what the future of media looks like | Hamish McKenzie 10:58

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What if the polarizing mess of social media, clickbait headlines and addictive algorithms isn't a breakdown of media but a transition to something better? Substack cofounder Hamish McKenzie explores how independent creators are growing a new media "garden," where trust beats engagement metrics and audiences matter more than ads. Learn why clicking …

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This is what the future of media looks like | Hamish McKenzie 10:58

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What if the polarizing mess of social media, clickbait headlines and addictive algorithms isn't a breakdown of media but a transition to something better? Substack cofounder Hamish McKenzie explores how independent creators are growing a new media "garden," where trust beats engagement metrics and audiences matter more than ads. Learn why clicking …

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The catastrophic risks of AI — and a safer path | Yoshua Bengio 14:49

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Yoshua Bengio — the world's most-cited computer scientist and a "godfather" of artificial intelligence — is deadly concerned about the current trajectory of the technology. As AI models race toward full-blown agency, Bengio warns that they've already learned to deceive, cheat, self-preserve and slip out of our control. Drawing on his groundbreaking…