Best The Franklin Institute Podcasts (2025)

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Laying the Groundwork for Enterprise AI in Banking and Finance - with Chris Tapley of EPAM 42:49

19m ago42:49

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Today’s guest is Chris Tapley, Vice President and Head of Financial Services Consulting for North America at EPAM Systems. EPAM is a global digital engineering company that provides software development and consulting services across industries, including financial services, healthcare, and media. With deep experience guiding AI adoption in regulat…

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Scaling Drug Manufacturing from Clinical Trials to Commercial Production - with Shreyas Becker of Sanofi 24:25

8h ago24:25

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Today’s guest is Shreyas Becker, Head of AI & Data Products, Manufacturing & Supply at Sanofi. Shreyas joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to discuss the practical application of AI in life sciences, focusing on tools that are already improving supply chain resilience and manufacturing efficiency. He explains how AI helps navigate geopoliti…

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AI Data Strategies for Life Sciences Agriculture and Materials Science - with Daniel Ferrante of Deloitte 40:04

1d ago40:04

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Today’s guest is Daniel Ferrante, AI Leader in R&D and Data Strategy at Deloitte. Daniel joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella on today’s show to delve into the intersection of AI, data strategy, and research and development across industries such as agriculture, life sciences, and materials science. Ferrante breaks down the core cha…

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Unlocking Operational Efficiency with AI in Accounting Departments - with Greg Cucino of RoundTable 24:17

1d ago24:17

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Today’s guest is Greg Cucino, Managing Director at RoundTable Strategy Advisors. RoundTable is a leading firm specializing in CFO and NetSuite services that help businesses boost financial management and operational efficiency. Greg joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello on the podcast to share his perspective on how AI is redefining the CF…

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How AI is Reshaping Commercial Insurance and Risk Assessment - with Sidharth Ojha of AXA XL 26:39

2d ago26:39

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Today’s guest is Sidharth Ojha, Head of Process Optimization in Data and AI at AXA XL, a global commercial insurance and reinsurance company and subsidiary of AXA. Sidharth joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to discuss how AI is being applied across commercial insurance workflows with real, measurable impact. He explains how machine learni…

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BFW Revisited: The Early History of the U.S. Congress 1:08:37

2d ago1:08:37

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To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Second Continental Congress, this episode revisits the origins of the United States Congress and how early Americans built a representative government from revolutionary ideals. Historians Matt Wasniewski and Terrence Ruckner of the Office of the Historian of the U.S. House of Representatives join us to e…

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How Integrated Systems Are Reshaping Global Risk Oversight - with Kandie Ibaka of Citi 17:06

3d ago17:06

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As the financial industry moves deeper into the generative AI era, compliance teams are navigating the tension between modernization and risk oversight. In this episode, Kandie Ibaka, Vice President and Sanctions Control Officer at Citi, returns to the ‘AI in Business’ podcast to discuss the real-world challenges of balancing legacy tech stacks wit…

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Breaking Complexity in Banking Risk Operations With AI - with Nathaniel Bell of Wells Fargo 19:16

3d ago19:16

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In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Nathaniel Bell, Data Management Director at Wells Fargo, returns to discuss the evolving role of AI in risk management, compliance, and enterprise automation in banking. Host and Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello and Nathaniel explore how financial institutions can balance innovation with caut…

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Reducing Sanctions Compliance Pressure with Smarter Tools - with Kandie Ibaka of Citi 17:49

5d ago17:49

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Today’s guest is Kandie Ibaka, Vice President and Sanctions Control Officer for International Investigations and Emerging Sanctions in Advisory Controls and Executions at Citi. Kanide joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how compliance leaders are navigating today’s rapidly shifting regulatory landscape. With global sanctions e…

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Driving AI Adoption in Wealth and Asset Management - with Deep Srivastav of Franklin Templeton 32:08

6d ago32:08

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In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Deep Srivastav, Chief AI Officer at Franklin Templeton, shares a candid view into the evolving role of AI in wealth and asset management — and how enterprises can move beyond isolated use cases to reshape core business capabilities. Deep unpacks the unique challenges financial firms face when impleme…

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Building Agile R&D Strategies Through Predictive Analytics - with Scott Bradley of Novartis 19:26

7d ago19:26

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In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Scott Bradley, VP of AI and Innovation at Novartis, returns to discuss how AI is reshaping decision-making at the earliest stages of drug development—and what that means for the future of pharma investment strategy. Host Matthew DeMello and Scott explore how the pharmaceutical industry is transitioni…

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How AI Is Transforming Clinical Trials and Data Access - with Mathew Paruthickal of Sanofi 20:25

8d ago20:25

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In this episode, Mathew Paruthickal — Global Head of Data Architecture, Utilization, and AI Engineering at Sanofi — joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how AI is reshaping clinical trial operations at scale. He shares how Sanofi is leveraging advanced data strategies to address longstanding bottlenecks in trial design, safety …

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Neurobiological and Cybernetic AI for Manufacturing, Part 2 - with Oleg Savin of Unilever 29:07

9d ago29:07

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Today’s guest is Oleg Savin, Enterprise Architect and MES Expert at Unilever. Oleg is a frequent guest speaker at manufacturing conferences worldwide, including this year’s Smart Manufacturing Excellence Summit in Munich. He returns to the program today to discuss use cases in why neurobiological and cybernetic AI capabilities for manufacturers and…

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411 Philadelphia: An Early History 1:04:41

10d ago1:04:41

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Two hundred fifty years ago, in May 1775, delegates from thirteen British North American colonies gathered in Philadelphia for the Second Continental Congress. Why was Philadelphia chosen as the seat of Congress? What made the city a critical hub for revolutionary ideas, commerce, and culture? And how has Philadelphia’s early history shaped the bro…

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Scaling AI with Storage Efficiency - with Shawn Rosemarin of Pure Storage 33:44

10d ago33:44

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Today’s guest is Shawn Rosemarin, Vice-President of R&D in Customer Engineering at Pure Storage, a leader in cloud-based infrastructure and storage-as-a-service solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. Shawn joins the podcast to explore the critical role of storage efficiency in scaling AI. As businesses accelerate A…

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Where AI Can Reduce Risk and Cost in Audit Processes - with Nathaniel Bell of Wells Fargo 29:42

13d ago29:42

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Today’s guest is Nathaniel Bell, Director of Data Management at Wells Fargo. Nate joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello on the show today to discuss the practical application of AI within internal audit workflows, focusing on tools that are already delivering results. He explains how deterministic models are transforming information gathering…

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The Future of IT Operations with Automation and Real-Time Insights - with Troy Felix of BigPanda 22:55

14d ago22:55

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Today’s guest is Troy Felix, RVP of Sales Engineering at BigPanda. BigPanda is a leading AIOps platform that helps enterprises prevent and resolve IT incidents faster through automation and real-time insights. Troy joins us to explore how automation and real-time data are transforming IT operations. He explains how organizations are using AIOps to …

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Fraud Prevention in the Digital Age from KYC to Chargebacks - with Matt DeLauro of SEON 24:59

14d ago24:59

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Today’s guest is Matt DeLauro, President at SEON Technologies. SEON is a global provider of fraud prevention solutions, leveraging advanced AI and machine learning to help businesses identify and mitigate fraud throughout the customer journey. Matt joins us on today’s show to discuss how SEON is tackling the challenges of modern fraud prevention in…

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Episode 143: Tania Jenkins on Medical Sociology and Well-Being in Medicine 59:11

16d ago59:11

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Sociologist Tania Jenkins (FFP ’24) studies the social impacts within medicine and health care, from status hierarchies to physician burnout. As a DuBose Fellow in the IAH's Faculty Fellowship, Jenkins explored the structural underpinnings of satisfaction and well-being in medicine. In this episode, she describes her research journey and interest i…

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Leveraging AI for Better Outcomes Across Drug Development - with Patricio La Rosa of Bayer 33:16

16d ago33:16

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Today’s guest is Patricio La Rosa, Head of End-to-End Decision Science at Seed Production Innovation in Bayer Crop Science. With over 20 years of experience developing AI and data science solutions across healthcare and agriculture, Patricio joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to explore how machine learning can drive better outcomes across…

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BFW Revisited: Founding Friendships 45:26

17d ago45:26

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What did friendship between men and women look like in the decades following the American Revolution? Could emotional closeness and intellectual kinship flourish outside of marriage— and without scandal? In this episode, we revisit our earlier conversation with historian Cassandra Good, author of Founding Friendships: Friendships between Men and Wo…

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How Financial Services Are Building Safer Customer-Facing AI - with Akhil Khunger of Barclays 19:35

17d ago19:35

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Today’s guest is Akhil Khunger, VP in Quantitative Analytics at Barclays. Akhil returns to the program to discuss the evolving role of customer-facing AI in financial services and how financial institutions are embedding safety and security measures directly into client-facing systems. He delves into the risks financial services face, such as promp…

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The Future of Life Sciences AI with Full Integration and Human-Focused Collaboration - with Brice Challamel of Moderna 48:41

17d ago48:41

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Today’s guest is Brice Challamel, Head of AI products and Innovation at Moderna. With experience working across five continents, he brings a global perspective to driving AI adoption, innovation management, and measurable results in life sciences. Brice joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to explore how Moderna is embedding AI into both its…

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Ben Franklin's World Trailer 0:37

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Navigating Challenges and Solutions in Data Security with AI - with Dimitri Sirota of BigID 29:28

21d ago29:28

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As enterprises double down on generative AI initiatives, the intersection of data security, privacy, and unstructured data is quickly becoming mission-critical. In this episode, Dimitri Sirota, Co-founder and CEO of BigID, joins the podcast to explore how AI transformation is reshaping enterprise data governance, security, and compliance—and why un…

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Scaling AI for Clinical Trials - with Damion Nero of Takeda 26:31

22d ago26:31

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Today’s guest is Damion Nero, Head of Data Science at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. With over 15 years of experience applying AI, machine learning, and real-world data to drug development and precision medicine, Damion joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to explore the evolving role of AI in drug development and supply chain management. He breaks…

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The Future of Adverse Event Detection in Healthcare and Life Sciences - with Marie Flanagan of IQVIA 21:37

23d ago21:37

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Today’s guest is Marie Flanagan, Director of Product Management in Digital Projects and Solutions at IQVIA, who joins us to explore the overlooked intersection of AI and safety workflows in life sciences. As the industry experiences an explosion in the volume and diversity of data—from social media and call centers to audio and video files—Marie ou…

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410 The World's First Personal Advice Column 1:06:13

24d ago1:06:13

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When did people begin seeking anonymous advice for their most profound personal dilemmas? What can the answers to their early questions tell us about the emotional lives of people in the past? We’re traveling back in time to 1690s England to explore the world’s first personal advice column, The Athenian Mercury. This two-sided broadsheet publicatio…

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How Financial Services Are Balancing Automation and Flexibility - with Akhil Khunger of Barclays 20:58

24d ago20:58

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Today’s guest is Akhil Khunger, VP of Quantitative Analytics at Barclays. Akhil joins us to explore how financial institutions are modernizing stress testing, risk modeling, and strategic planning through AI. Throughout the episode, Akhil discusses the evolving architecture of financial models — specifically how modular, decoupled processes can spe…

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Building Readiness for AI Agents in Healthcare Systems - with Raheel Retiwalla of Productive Edge 33:22

28d ago33:22

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Today’s guest is Raheel Retiwalla, Chief Strategy Officer at Productive Edge — a digital transformation consultancy focused on healthcare. Productive Edge works with payers, providers, and health tech firms to leverage AI, data, and modern platforms to streamline operations, cut costs, and improve outcomes. With two decades of experience in digital…

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How Responsible AI is Shaping the Future of Banking and Finance - with Shub Agarwal of U.S. Bank and USC 21:28

1M ago21:28

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by Shub Agarwal, author of Successful AI Product Creation: A 9-Step Framework available from Wiley and a professor of the University of Southern California teaching AI and Generative AI product management to graduate students. He is also Senior Vice President of Product Management for AI and Generative AI at U.S. Ba…

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BFW Revisited: Paul Revere's Ride Through History 1:29:33

1M ago1:29:33

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Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride is one of the most famous events in American history. On the night of April 18, 1775, Revere set out to warn the Massachusetts countryside that British regulars were marching to seize rebel supplies in Concord. Revere’s name has become legendary, immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem, The Midnight Ride…

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Driving Multi-Modal Retail and Healthcare CX - with Brett Kiley of CVS Health 18:38

1M ago18:38

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In this episode of the AI in Business Podcast, Brett Kiley, Executive Director of Customer Experience and Client Solutions at CVS Health, joins us for a compelling discussion on the evolving landscape of customer interactions. With over two decades of experience, Brett shares how CVS navigates the challenges of personalization, efficiency, and seam…

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409 The Battles of Lexington & Concord, 1775 58:42

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April 19, 2025 marked the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord—the moment the American Revolution turned from protest to war. What do we really know about that fateful day? How did the people of Concord prepare for what they faced in April 1775? David Wood, the longtime curator of the Concord Museum and the author of Eyewitness…

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Episode 142: Julia Gibson on acting, teaching, and “Becoming Invisible” 31:16

1M ago31:16

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Actor and dramatic art professor Julia Gibson joins the podcast to reflect on her past roles, including ones in PlayMakers Repertory Company’s 2024-25 season. She compares her roles in What the Constitution Means to Me and Death of a Salesman, and shares how acting differs from directing and teaching. In fall 2024, Gibson was a Turner Fellow in the…

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Global AI Regulations and Their Impact on Industry Leaders - with Micheal Berger of Munich Re 21:01

1M ago21:01

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Today’s guest is Michael Berger, Head of Insure AI at Munich Re. Michael returns to the Emerj podcast platform to discuss the impact of legislation such as the EU AI Act on the insurance industry and broader AI adoption. Our conversation covers how regulatory approaches differ between the United States and the European Union, highlighting the risk-…

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BFW Revisited: The Road to Concord 56:03

1M ago56:03

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April 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. One of the lesser-known catalysts for these battles was the hunt for artillery. The British military, under General Thomas Gage, sought to seize weapons stockpiled by colonial militias, while Massachusetts Patriots scrambled to secure and hide weapons. This tug-of-war o…

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GenAI Efficiencies in Manufacturing, Smart Farming, and Beyond - with Steffen Hoffmann of Bosch 21:56

2M ago21:56

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Today’s guest is Steffen Hoffmann, Managing Director of Bosch UK. Steffen joins the podcast to discuss how Bosch is leveraging AI across industries, from precision agriculture to HR automation and manufacturing quality control. Throughout our conversation, Hoffmann gives a revealing insight into how Bosch’s AI-driven black grass detection system is…

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408 The Memory of 1776 1:05:10

2M ago1:05:10

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The American Revolution was more than just a series of events that unfolded between 1763 and 1783, the American Revolution is our national origin story–one we’ve passed down, shaped, and reshaped for the last 250 years. But what do we really mean when we talk about “the Revolution?” Whose Revolution are we remembering? And how has the meaning of 17…

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How AI is Transforming Asset & Wealth Management From Data to Decisions - with Paul Ronan of FE fundinfo 33:52

2M ago33:52

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Today’s guest is Paul Ronan, Chief Technology Officer at FE fundinfo. FE fundinfo is a leading financial data company connecting the investment industry in the UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific through a single integrated platform. With over 30 years of expertise, FE fundinfo empowers asset and wealth managers to streamline operations, improve client ou…

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Breaking Down AI’s Role in Genomics and Polygenic Risk Prediction - with Dan Elton of the National Human Genome Research Institute 20:03

2M ago20:03

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Today’s guest is Dan Elton, a Staff Scientist at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dan returns to the program to explore how AI is advancing genetic research, from protein engineering to gene editing and risk prediction. One of the most significant breakthroughs in this space is AlphaFo…

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BFW Revisited: Samuel Adams 1:03:35

2M ago1:03:35

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This month, we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the “shot heard round the world” that ignited the Revolutionary War. But before those battles, and before the Revolution became a war for independence, it was a movement—a fight to secure more local control over government. And no one worked harder to transfor…

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De-Identified Data and AI Adoption in Healthcare - with Ben Webster of NLP Logix 20:16

2M ago20:16

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Today’s guest is Ben Webster, VP of AI Solutions at NLP Logix. NLP Logix is a fast-growing AI services firm based in Florida that serves both the public and private sectors. Ben returns to the program to explore the complexities of de-identifying patient data for AI-driven healthcare applications. Hospital chains are increasingly leveraging first-p…

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AI in Biopharma Innovation and Regulatory Challenges - with Nishtha Jain of Takeda Pharmaceuticals 26:36

2M ago26:36

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Today’s guest is Nishtha Jain, Head of Innovation and Digital Technology at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Nistha returns to the program to discuss the transformative impact of AI across the pharmaceutical value chain. She and Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello explore how AI is improving drug development efficiency, addressing data challenges, and …

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407 Patrick Henry 1:08:28

2M ago1:08:28

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Patrick Henry is one of the most famous voices of the American Revolution. He was known in his own time for his powerful speeches and his unwavering commitment to liberty. But did you know that later in life, Patrick Henry opposed the United States Constitution? Did you know that during the political crisis of 1798/99, George Washington wrote to Pa…

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Episode 141: African American Legal History Post-Emancipation with Brandi Brimmer 25:34

2M ago25:34

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Associate professor Brandy Brimmer reflects on her fellowship experiences and research in historical legal practices regarding Black attorneys post-Emancipation, and Black women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Black attorneys and claims agents in the post-emancipation South. Brimmer’s work emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of her w…

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The Evolving Role of Banks in Fraud Detection and AML Compliance - with Nick Lewis of Standard Chartered Bank 30:15

2M ago30:15

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Today’s guest is Nick Lewis, Managing Director for the High Risk Client Unit at Standard Chartered Bank. Nick joins today’s show to discuss the shifting landscape of fraud prevention and AML compliance in financial services. As governments increasingly shift regulatory responsibilities onto the private sector, banks find themselves at the forefront…

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BFW Revisited: Motherhood in Early America 53:01

2M ago53:01

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What precisely is the work that mothers do to raise children? Has the nature of mothers, motherhood, and the work mothers do changed over time? Nora Doyle, an Associate Professor of History at Western Carolina University, has combed through the historical record to find answers to these questions. Specifically, she’s sought to better understand the…

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Tackling Retail Crime and Loss Prevention with AI Driven Video Security - with Mike Matta of Solink 27:33

2M ago27:33

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Today’s guest is Mike Matta, Co-founder and CEO of Solink. Solink is a cloud video security and analytics platform that works with your existing cameras, access controls, and operational technologies like POS and labor management, helping you modernize and improve security and operations without costly upgrades. Mike joins today’s show to discuss h…

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AI and Agentic Systems in Healthcare Workflow Optimization - with Ylan Kazi of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota 21:13

3M ago21:13

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Today’s guest is Ylan Kazi, Chief Data and AI Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota. Ylan returns to the show to discuss the latest developments in AI adoption within healthcare. The conversation explores key obstacles, including cultural resistance, the need for an AI Hippocratic Oath, and the risks of holding AI to unrealistic standar…

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