Best The Thoughtful Coders Podcasts (2025)

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EP 528: OpenAI rolls out Codex coder, Google goes full AI multimedia & more AI News That Matters 44:23

3h ago44:23

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OpenAI made a coding splash. Anthropic is in legal trouble for .... using its own Claude tool? Google went full multimedia. And that's only the half of it. Don't spend hours a day trying to keep up with AI. That's what we do. Join us (most) Mondays as we bring you the AI News That Matters. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on t…

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Even More News: Grok's Meltdown, Donald Trump's Rampant Corruption, and Ms. Rachel w/Mehdi Hasan 1:02:15

3d ago1:02:15

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Hi. Zeteo's Mehdi Hasan joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to discuss interviewing Republicans, Zeteo's new documentary about the murder of Shireen Abu Akleh, Afrikaner "refugees," Ms. Rachel, and Trump's corruption tour of the Middle East. PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenews MERCH: https://shop.somemorenews.com #evenmorenews #AfrikanerRefugees #…

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EP 527: AI’s First Chapter: Why Generative AI Is Only the Beginning 30:09

3d ago30:09

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Think AI is hitting a wall? Nope. This is just the start. Actually, we're at the first chapter. Here's what that means, and how you can move your company ahead. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Join the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join the conversation Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming E…

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EP 526: LLM May Updates: What’s new in ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and more 51:17

4d ago51:17

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Blink, and you’ve already missed like 7 AI updates. The large language models we use and rely on? They change out more than your undies. (No judgement here.) But real talk — businesses have made LLMs a cornerstone of their business operations, yet don’t follow the updates. Don’t worry shorties. We’ve got ya. In our first ever LLM Monthly roundup, w…

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Some More News: Why Is DOGE Lying To Everybody About Everything? 1:00:56

5d ago1:00:56

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Hi. Today we're looking at the Department of Government Efficiency and how Elon Musk and his goons spent the last several months dismantling our government and propping their actions up with embarrassing lies. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access …

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EP 525: AI-Informed, Human-Led: Thoughtful AI Use in Qualitative Research 28:36

5d ago28:36

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AI is shaking up qualitative research: speeding things up, cleaning messy transcripts, and even identifying hidden patterns. Sounds amazing, right? Buuuuuuuut there’s a catch. When does AI go from helpful assistant to heavy-handed editor, scrubbing out the human insights qualitative research was built on? In this episode of Everyday AI, we're tackl…

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Even More News: The 400 Million Dollar Bribe Plane Isn’t A Bribe According To The Bribe President 34:01

6d ago34:01

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Hi. Katy, Cody and Jonathan talk about Trump's vague and unenforceable executive order on medicare drug costs, Qatar's very transparent bribing of Trump with a luxury Jet, and the administration's continued push to suspend due process and habeas corpus for immigrants. PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenews MERCH: https://shop.somemorenews.com YO…

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EP 524: Agentic AI Done Right - How to avoid missing out or messing up. 18:33

6d ago18:33

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Agentic AI is equally as daunting as it is dynamic. So…… how do you not screw it up? After all, the more robust and complex agentic AI becomes, the more room there is for error. Luckily, we’ve got Dr. Maryam Ashoori to guide our agentic ways. Maryam is the Senior Director of Product Management of watsonx at IBM. She joined us at IBM Think 2025 to b…

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From Art Student to Tech Leader: The Unexpected Journey of Sally NG, Delivery Director at RSA 1:09:52

7d ago1:09:52

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In this week's episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas sits down with Sally Ng, Change and Technology Delivery Director at RSA. Sally shares her remarkable journey - from arriving in the UK as a child with no English language skills, to becoming a leading force in transformation delivery within one of the UK's most historic insurers. We explore her…

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EP 523: OpenAI could go public, Gemini 2.5 continues dominance and more AI News That Matters 46:32

7d ago46:32

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OpenAI is making moves to go public. Apple and Anthropic are teaming up for vibe coding. And Google is quietly continuing its dominance with a quiet update to the world's most powerful AI model. Once again, the big names are shaking up the AI space. Don't burn hours a day trying to keep up. Spend your Mondays with Everyday AI and our weekly 'AI New…

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Even More News: The New Pope Hates JD Vance, And With Good Cause 50:50

10d ago50:50

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Hi. Comedy writer and producer Sabeeh Jameel joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to talk about the new pope hating JD Vance, MAGA donating $750,000 to a lady for being racist, Pete Hegseth's not-so-subtle admission about the trans military ban, and Trump voters' complicated feelings about their loved ones being deported. Get the world's news at https://…

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EP 522: AI Strategies Driving Business Growth Today 32:31

10d ago32:31

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Still experimenting with AI? Cool. While you tinker with prompts and pilot projects, real businesses are stacking wins—and actual revenue. They’re not chasing shiny tools. They’re building unfair advantages. They’re automating what matters and scaling faster than their competition can. And no, it’s not just Big Tech. It’s manufacturers. Retailers. …

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EP 521: Why Artificial Useful Intelligence (AUI) Matters More Than AGI 36:30

11d ago36:30

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Maybe we should just skip the whole AGI thing? And instead focus on something ..... useful? Ruchir Puri thinks that's the way forward. Ruchir, IBM Research & IBM Fellow, knows a thing or two about AI and how to make it useful. For decades, he's helped develop the world's biggest AI breakthroughs, like IBM Watson. Don't miss this convo if you're rea…

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EP 520: IBM Think 2025 - AI Updates that could shape Enterprise Work 47:30

12d ago47:30

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One of the biggest downsides of consumer AI? It doesn't have up-to-date access to your enterprise data. Even as frontier labs work tirelessly to connect and integrate AI chatbots with your data, we're a far way off from that happening. Unless you're using a platform like IBM's watsonx. And if you are using watsonx, your go-to enterprise AI platform…

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Some More News: America’s Home Insurance Crisis Is Everyone’s Problem 44:18

12d ago44:18

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Hi. Home insurance rates are skyrocketing because of climate change disasters and a lack of regulation, and it’s going to cost you more whether you own your home or not. Hosted by Cody Johnston Executive Producer - Katy Stoll Directed by Will Gordh Written by Erik Barnes Produced by Jonathan Harris Edited by Gregg Meller Post-Production Supervisor …

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Even More News: Donald Trump Not Sure If U.S. Constitution Is Something He Needs To Care About 32:48

13d ago32:48

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Hi. Donald Trump is saying and tweeting some very wild things about the U.S. Constitution, Star Wars, and beautiful baby dolls, so today, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan dig into all the weird stuff he said over the weekend. They also discuss the horrific state of Gaza and ICE's increasing aggression. PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenews MERCH: https…

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EP 519: NotebookLM Updates - Thinking model and 50+ languages. What you need to know. 51:16

13d ago51:16

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You prolly missed this HUGE AI drop. Google quietly updated its NotebookLM behemoth to a thinking model and went FULL on multilingual. Millions of people are instantly getting a AI assistant overnight, but probably don't even know. So.... we're breaking it down. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Jo…

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From Harrods to Insurance & the journey to the C-Suite with Hasani Jess, CTO at Aventum Group 1:24:24

13d ago1:24:24

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In this week's episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas sits down with Hasani Jess, Group CTO at Aventum Group. Hasani shares his fascinating journey from an early love of technology (sparked by an old-school typewriter that his mum brought home!) through a career spanning global consulting firms, banking, healthcare, luxury retail, travel, and now,…

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EP 518: Meta goes after ChatGPT, OpenAI going after Google and more AI News That Matters 41:59

15d ago41:59

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Wait.... how's this make sense? ↪ Meta is going after ChatGPT's business. (AI app) ↪ ChatGPT is going after Amazon's business. (Shopping) ↪ Amazon is going after Google's business (Powerful LLM) ↪ And Google is going after..... OpenAI's business? (AI mode) The tech trillionaires are at it again, going blow for blow with drool-worthy AI updates. Don…

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Even More News: Holy Sh*T! It’s Only Been 100 Days of Trump 2.0 48:00

17d ago48:00

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Hi. Donald Trump celebrated 100 days in office by going on television a lot, so Katy, Cody, and Jonathan spend today's episode reacting to non-tattoos, fentanyl claims, Declarations of Love and Unity, and hats on hats on hats. PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenews MERCH: https://shop.somemorenews.com YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/…

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EP 517: Balancing AI Productivity and Human Intelligence in Everyday Work 33:51

18d ago33:51

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You're outsourcing your brain to AI. Bad idea? AI can write your SQL queries. Build your dashboards. Even brainstorm your next big idea. It’s saving you hours. Maybe days. But here’s the catch—it's also stealing your critical thinking. Making you reliant. Maybe even... dumber. Sumit Gupta knows this first-hand. He’s built data strategies at Notion,…

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Some More News: The Right's War on Empathy 1:25:20

18d ago1:25:20

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Hi. Elon Musk says that empathy is "the fundamental weakness of Western civilization." In this episode, we look at why the right hates empathy and how they're trying to get more Americans to approve of their antisocial behavior. Hosted by Cody Johnston & Warmbo Executive Producer - Katy Stoll & Warmbo Directed by Will Gordh & Warmbo Written by Kati…

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EP 516: AI or You're Fired? Why Duolingo and Shopify's New Hiring Rulebook Will Be The Norm 46:20

18d ago46:20

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AI or you're fired? That's kinda been the trending train of thought recently with Duolingo and Shopify's new statements on AI in the workplace. Some people are shocked. We're not. We'll explain why this seemingly shocking workplace rulebook will become the new norm. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Pag…

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EP 515: Job Security Is Dead in the Age of AI. What You Should Do Instead. 28:49

19d ago28:49

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AI didn’t just rewrite the rules—it burned the old playbook. The idea of long-term "job security"? Gone. But here's the twist: This isn’t a threat. It’s a wake-up call. Because the people who adapt aren’t just surviving—they’re winning. The rest? Still playing by rules that no longer exist. Let’s talk about what to do next. Newsletter: Sign up for …

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EP 514: Google’s AI Studio - 5 time-consuming tasks you didn’t know you can automate 1:12:48

20d ago1:12:48

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Here's some AI secrets: Google's AI Studio is a cheat code. And we're going to show you 5 easy ways to use it to immediately save you time. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Join the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join the convo. Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineu…

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Even More News: The United States Is Arresting Judges and Kidnapping American Children, I Guess 29:01

21d ago29:01

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Hi. In this episode, Katy, Cody, and also Jonathan discuss the recent arrests of two judges under questionable (at best) circumstances. They also talk about the illegal rendition of three American children to Honduras, one of whom has metastatic cancer. PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenews MERCH: https://shop.somemorenews.com YOUTUBE MEMBERSHI…

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Making the Leap: From Software Engineer to Strategic Advisor, with Vandana Bhatia, Director at BCG 1:08:38

21d ago1:08:38

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In this week's episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas sits down with Vandana Bhatia, Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and globally experienced technology transformation leader, currently shaping strategy and innovation in the insurance sector. Her journey from building early chatbots in India to leading transformation for tier-one insurer…

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Ep 513: OpenAI’s new open model, Copilot updates, Perplexity going after Siri & more AI News That Matters 54:52

21d ago54:52

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Is Perplexity going after..... Siri? Talk about a hard pivot. OpenAI and Google are racing for users.... who's winning? And will the U.S.'s effort on AI in education be too little, too late? We'll answer those questions and a ton more on our weekly news roundup show. Don't spend hours a day trying to keep up. Just join us (most) Mondays. Newsletter…

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Even More News: Do Gen Z Men Really Think Donald Trump Is "Cool"? 1:10:30

24d ago1:10:30

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Hi. On today's episode, FYPod's Cameron Kasky joins three young, spry, Gen Z-adjacent hosts to discuss why 18-to-21-year-old men have swung so hard for Trump and what can be done about it. They also talk through the extremely boring-but-important dismantling of government infrastructure and marvel at Tim Pool's really good and incisive question at …

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EP 512: Inception Games Final - Who's the Top NVIDIA Inception Startup? 33:43

24d ago33:43

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8 Entered. 2 Remain. Recently at NVIDIA's big GTC conference, we chatted with an Awesome 8 group of startups in NVIDIA's Inception program, which powers startups with cutting-edge tools, training, and global connections. Now -- only two remain. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Join the discussion:…

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Ep 511: The Mad Dash To Cash in On AI. Is AI overhyped AND underhyped? 37:12

25d ago37:12

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AI is both overhyped and underestimated. Yeah, read that again shorties. Everyone’s screaming about AI like it’s magic. Spoiler: It’s not. But here’s the twist—what’s coming is way bigger than y'all are ready for. Gary Rivlin’s been here before. He covered the dotcom frenzy in the ‘90s, and now he’s seeing history repeat itself. The PR fluff? Thick…

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EP 510: OpenAI's o3 Use Cases - How to use the world’s new most powerful LLM at your company 1:14:11

26d ago1:14:11

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Wait. So.... how do you actually use OpenAI's new o3 model? ↳ It's legit agentic. ↳ Can think on its own. ↳ Use multiple tools in sequence. This is not the normal blueprint for how a LLM works. Don't worry -- we got you. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Join the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join …

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Revisiting Some News: Elon Musk's War on Journalism, Unions, and Safety & MORE 39:40

27d ago39:40

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Today we're looking back at our very first Elon Musk episode, from June 2018, in which we discuss Musk and his fellow Space Billionaires, why rating the media using AI is a bad idea, Puerto Rico, and more Elon Musk. This version features a new introduction from Cody. We'll be back with an all-new Some More News next Wednesday! Watch the original ep…

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Even More News: Pete Hegseth Can't Stop Texting Classified Attack Plans 30:29

27d ago30:29

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Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody and Jonathan discuss the second ridiculously dumb Signal chat leak, in which Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth texted at least a dozen people military strike plans. We also look at SCOTUS stopping an imminent deportation of people who received no due process. PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenews MERCH: https:…

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EP 509: OpenAI o3 and o4 Unlocked - Inside the newest, most powerful AI models 49:13

27d ago49:13

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OpenAI's newest models are already topping the charts. It's almost like another week, another chart-topping AI release from a big player. So what's different about OpenAI's new o3 (and o4 mini)? And is it really better than Google's super impressive Gemini 2.5 Pro? Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page…

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EP 508: OpenAI’s impressive new thinking models, Google gives free AI to millions and more AI News That Matters 56:18

28d ago56:18

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OpenAI's new o3 model feels almost criminal to use. Google is legit giving away its Gemini AI for free to millions. And Microsoft legit released an AI agent that can use a computer. Sheesh. Week after week, the pace of AI innovation is getting harder and harder to keep up with. Don't worry. We do that for you. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily…

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Even More News: Democrats Must Keep Talking About Illegal Deportations 54:40

1M ago54:40

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Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss the Trump administration's ongoing, lawless kidnappings, Kilmar Abrego Garcia and other disappeared individuals, and why Democrats should not avoid this issue. They also talk about Elon Musk's weird "legion" compound and RFK Jr's offensive comments about people with autism. Get the world's ne…

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EP 507: Why AI Thinking Beats Traditional Business Strategy 27:00

1M ago27:00

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AI is outthinking you. While you’re stuck in strategy meetings and five-year plans, AI is making moves in seconds. Old-school strategy? It’s slow. It’s flawed. It’s toast. Want to stay relevant? You better learn how AI thinks—and fast. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Join the discussion: Thoughts…

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EP 506: How Distributed Computing is Unlocking Affordable AI at Scale 22:26

1M ago22:26

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Everyone’s chasing bigger AI. The real opportunity? Smarter scaling. Distributed computing is quietly rewriting the rules of what’s possible— not just for tech giants, but for everyone building with AI. We’re talking cost. We’re talking scale. And we’re definitely talking disruption. Tom Curry, CEO and Co-Founder of DistributeAI, joins us as we dig…

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Some More News: Healthcare of the Rich and Famous 40:26

1M ago40:26

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Hi. Healthcare sucks in the U.S. We all know that. But did you know that rich people get a secret, better form of healthcare that somehow makes all of ours worse? Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link. Hosted by Cody Johnston Execu…

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EP 505: How Brands Win in AI Search 34:41

1M ago34:41

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Most brands are about to vanish from search. Yours doesn’t have to. AI search isn’t the future. It’s already rewriting the rules. And if you’re not adapting -- you’re disappearing. What’s changing? Who’s winning? And why are some brands thriving while others fade into the algorithmic abyss? Chris Andrew, CEO & Co-founder of Scrunch AI, joins us to …

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Even More News: The Trump Administration Can Deport Whomever They Want, Including You 36:47

1M ago36:47

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Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan dig into the Trump administration's terrifying refusal to comply with the Supreme Court and its implications for everyone. They also discuss how DOGE is sending spam emails to people to self-deport even Americans, Bill Maher's fancy dinner date with Trump, and more. PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenews MERCH: https…

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EP 504: Has Anthropic’s Claude lost its edge? What happened & can Claude recover? 51:02

1M ago51:02

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Has Claude by Anthropic lost its edge in AI? Discover why OpenAI and Google are pulling ahead and what it means for AI dominance. Explore if Claude can stage a comeback and what's next for AI innovation. Tune in for insights and analysis. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Join the discussion: Thoug…

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Transformation as a Career: Mastering Change with David Greenwood, COO at IQUW 1:06:35

1M ago1:06:35

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In this week's episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas sits down with David Greenwood, Chief Operating Officer at IQUW, a leading Lloyd's specialty underwriter. David shares a rich account of his extensive career, from his early days at the National Rifle Association to his pivotal roles at PA Consulting, Barclays, Tesco Bank, and beyond. Known for…

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EP 503: Google goes AI nuts, OpenAI countersues Elon, Canva drops new AI features and more AI News That Matters 57:25

1M ago57:25

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Google went AI nuts at Cloud Next, possibly taking the lead. OpenAI is reportedly ready to unveil up to five new models. Canva enters the AI arena with innovative features. This week's AI news is explosive. Catch up now! Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Join the discussion: Thoughts on the news? J…

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Even More News: Masterful Gambit, Sir: Trying To Keep Up With Donald Trump's Tariff Reversal 1:04:12

1M ago1:04:12

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Hi. Margaret Killjoy joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to discuss Donald Trump semi-caving on tariffs, John Roberts' attempts to thread the needle through the Supreme Court's shadow docket, and a podcaster's admission that he really likes the access he gets from being an oligarch. Note: We recorded this episode a few hours before the SCOTUS ruling abo…

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Ep 502: Sustainable Growth with AI: Balancing Innovation with Ethical Governance 30:07

1M ago30:07

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AI growth with no rules? That’s not bold. It’s reckless. Everyone’s racing to scale AI. More data, faster tools, flashier launches. But here’s what no one’s saying out loud: Growth without governance doesn’t make you innovative. It makes you vulnerable. Ignore ethics, and you’re building an empire on quicksand. In this episode, we’re breaking down …

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EP 501: Google's Logan Kilpatrick: Gemini AI updates that create new possibilities live from Google Cloud Next 17:11

1M ago17:11

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Dozens of AI updates. 🤯 Whether you're a creative writer, IT specialist, software engineer or project manager, Google just dropped like a bajillion crazy useful AI updates on us at Google Cloud Next. Watching Google's announcement keynote this morning was like watching a TED Talk by an auctioneer who just drank five espressos. How to make sense of …

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Ep: 500 Top Takeaways of Everyday AI So Far Through 500 Episodes 1:17:53

1M ago1:17:53

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The world is completely different than it was before ChatGPT. 🌎 GenAI has shook the world, and we've been here. Every step of the way. As we celebrate Everyday AI's 500th episode, we're taking a look back at how far the GenAI landscape has changed and talk about what's next. We'll also take a bunch of question from our livestream audience and refle…

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Some More News: In THIS Economy?! 57:17

1M ago57:17

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Hi. Uh oh! In this episode – which we wrote and shot before the current tariff/market troubles – we look at how the U.S. and other nations measure economic success, and how that often doesn't square with our individual experiences of The Economy. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Su…

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