Best Thomas Jefferson University Podcasts (2025)

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Campus interview: Susan Aldridge, president of Thomas Jefferson University on educating career-ready graduates 32:21

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How can universities equip students with the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in a job market that is ever changing and increasingly difficult to forecast? The answer, Thomas Jefferson University president Susan Aldridge says, lies in an interdisciplinary and applied approach to learning. In this video podcast, she describes how the i…

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Ron Kander: founding engineering dean at Thomas Jefferson University and how design and business fit into an engineering education 57:44

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Steve and Tim talked with Prof. Ron Kander at the NAMES meeting in Atlanta last month. Ron talked about his experiences creating new engineering programs, first at James Madison University and later at Philadelphia University which has now become Thomas Jefferson University. He took the Olin model one step further by developing a design first appro…

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The Briefing: Mega Dose Extended Edition of Epstein Files Coverup Coverage... TDR-Eps 54 19:58

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The Briefing: Mega Dose Extended Edition of Epstein Files Coverup Coverage... (recorded earlier date)

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Diabetes Core Update Oct 2025 27:46

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This issue will review: 1. Once-weekly Ultra-processed Foods and Diet Quality in Association With Long-term Weight Change and Progression to Type 2 Diabetes Among Individuals With a History of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus—A Prospective Study 2. Plant-Based Dietary Patterns Associated With Reduced Risk of All-Cause Mortality in Diabetes Subgroups 3…

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Campus talks: How to unlock motivation and beat procrastination in your students and yourself 55:39

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Motivation is key to getting stuff done – whether that “stuff” relates to your work, studies, hobbies or simply answering a Whatsapp message. For academics, working on long-term research projects while also teaching courses, that can last years, to hundreds of students, understanding how to boost and sustain motivation in themselves and others is v…

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ASM Teacher's Camp - perspectives from the campers 36:53

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Tim and Steve talk with 4 participants in the Summer 2025 teacher's camp in Ann Arbor. You can find the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/43_rBADH4f8 This episode is sponsored by the University of Michigan Materials Science and Engineering department (https://mse.engin.umich.edu).By Steve Yalisove and Tim Chambers

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Special Edition - OSA Part 4 – Bringing it All Together 28:43

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In this special episode on Obstructive Sleep Apnea our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss treatment of OSA. In Part 1 we discussed an overview of OSA, in Part 2 we discussed making the diagnosis, Part 3 was treatment, and in Part 4 we bring it all together with a case to explore clinical decision making for OSA. This special episode is supported b…

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Campus talks: Why ‘grit’ and knowing when to say ‘no’ are vital skills in academia today 1:07:27

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Listen to this podcast on Spotify or Apple podcasts. While stimulating and rewarding, academic careers present numerous challenges that require resilience and determination from those who wish to remain in the academy. The job precarity now so common across higher education, alongside the repeated rejection from funders and publishers and pressure …

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Dictates of Conscience : From Mormon High Priest to My New Life as a Woman 1:35:14

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Laurie Lee Hall grew up knowing something about herself didn’t match how others saw her. Though born male, she deeply felt she was a girl. With no way to express this, she chose to live as a man and built a respected life in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—as a temple architect and church leader. In a faith where gender is seen as e…

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The Briefing: More on Epstein saga and Trump cover-up... Epstein FBI informant, surveillance recordings and blackmail. NYC mansion den of depravity. Trump shields and conceals, diverts and distracts and ... 8:36

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More on Epstein saga and Trump cover-up... Epstein FBI informant, surveillance recordings and blackmail. His NYC mansion described as den of depravity. Trump's close pal for 15 years heinous villain Epstein. Trump continues to shield and conceal the truth about Epstein and to divert, distract and denounce... labeling it a total hoax. Maxwell fully …

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Podcast: A Conversation with the Rams Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coaches 23:39

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Accompanying the start of the 2025-26 academic year at Thomas Jefferson University is the start of student athletes on our fall sports teams launching their quest for greatness. Sure, there are a lot of new faces on campus, as is the case every year, but both the men's and women's Rams soccer teams are also establishing new paths forward. While men…

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Diabetes Core Update – September 2025 29:27

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Diabetes Core Update is a monthly podcast that presents and discusses the latest clinically relevant articles from the American Diabetes Association’s four science and medical journals – Diabetes, Diabetes Care, Clinical Diabetes, and Diabetes Spectrum. Each episode is approximately 25 minutes long and presents 5-6 recently published articles from …

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Campus talks: What today’s hyper-connected students need from their first weeks on campus 37:25

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This episode of Campus Talks heads back to school. As millions of freshmen prepare to start university – whether that’s on campus or online – we look at what institutions can do to make the transition to higher education a bit less overwhelming and a little more tailored to a cohort who are informed by AI and social media and focused on career-base…

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Christian Casper and how Technical Communication shapes our students 1:05:58

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Steve and Tim talk with Dr. Christian Casper about how he teaches technical communication to students at the University of Michigan, in particular how we've integrated more advanced teaching in visual and written communication in materials lab classes.. You can learn more about the Program in Technical Communication at https://techcom.engin.umich.e…

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The Briefing: More Epstein saga and scandal coverage continues. Maxwell moved to cushy camp. Possible pardon? Netflix series on Epstein and Maxwell. She recruited, groomed minors as sacrifices to Epstein ... 8:28

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More Epstein saga and scandal coverage continues... Maxwell moved to cushy camp, given pampered preferential treatment in light of her interview. Convicted sex offenders are Not ever permitted or considered for camp placement due to security concerns. Beyond irregular and inexplicable it's impossible. Is possible pardon seemingly in the works? Netf…

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Season 3 of Undercooled 4:10

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Tim and Steve talk about what is coming up in Season 3 of Undercooled. We will publish our first episode of season 3 on August 31st! You can find the YouTube version of this trailer here: https://youtu.be/bKKluuGuCpo This episode is sponsored by the University of Michigan Materials Science and Engineering department (https://mse.engin.umich.edu).…

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Special Edition: Strategies for Staying Full and Satisfied – August 2025 34:50

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In this special episode on Strategies for Staying Full and Satisfied, our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will moderate a discussion with Lily Correa, registered dietitian about communicating strategies for staying full and satisfied. This special edition of Diabetes Core Update is sponsored by Avocados - Love One Today ®. For more information, as well as d…

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The Briefing: Epstein and Trump enablers. MAGA base holds Trump accountable. Epstein coverup overshadowing Trump's agenda. Trump fumes Epstein headlines dominate the news. His diversions fall flat. Rogan ... 7:32

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Epstein and Trump enablers... MAGA base is seemingly holding Trump and his cabinet chiefs accountable. Epstein coverup overshadowing Trump's agenda. Trump fumes that Epstein headlines dominate the news. Trump's usual diversions fall flat. Now it's Hillary and Obama Russia Collusion Hoax. Joe Rogan says Epstein case line in sand and rips Trump admin…

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Campus talks: Getting back to the basics of equity, diversity and inclusion in higher education 1:13:39

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Equity, diversity and inclusion work in higher education is under growing scrutiny, in some cases outright attack, most notably in the US. So, on this week’s podcast we spoke to two experts in EDI – or DEI as it is referred to in north America – based in the US to get back to the basics of what this work is all about and discuss how universities ca…

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Special Edition - Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Part 3 - Treatment 22:01

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In this special episode on Obstructive Sleep Apnea our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss treatment of OSA. In Part 1 we discussed and overview of OSA, in Part 2 we discussed making the diagnosis will, and Part 4 will look at cases. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Lilly. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., …

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Special Edition - ADA Scientific Sessions 2025 37:41

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In this special edition of Diabetes Core Update we present a special podcast recorded live at the ADA Scientific Sessions by the editors of Diabetes Core Update, Diabetes Care On Air, Diabetes Bio, and Diabetes Day by Day. In this issue we will discuss the excitement of being in the room where it happened when critical new information is presented,…

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We Have No Idea: A Guide to the Unknown Universe 1:29:23

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We Have No Idea: A Guide to the Unknown Universe by Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson is a fun, accessible exploration of the biggest mysteries in modern physics. Blending humor with clear explanations, the book dives into what scientists don’t know about the universe—from dark matter and dark energy to the nature of space, time, and fundamental parti…

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Special Edition: Treatment of Hypercortisolism in Uncontrolled Diabetes, Part 3 – August 2025 28:12

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In this special episode on Treatment of Hypercortisolism in Uncontrolled Diabetes our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik, will discuss a case based approach to uncontrolled diabetes addressing new evidence showing the surprising prevalence of Hypercortisolism in people with uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes, and the effect of treatment. This special episode is supp…

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Campus talks: Are we facing a crisis in critical thinking in higher education? 1:05:54

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Critical thinking is one of the most lauded graduate skillsets, praised by academics, sought after by employers and upheld as a solution to many contemporary challenges from AI to polarisation. But are universities equipping students with the capabilities and mindset needed to properly question information and assumptions, to self-reflect, overcome…

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The Briefing: Epstein Coverup is in full gear. Trump tears into MAGA base as losers and lunatics gaslighting over Epstein obsession. Trump was great ally and enabler of Epstein. Levin mocks MAGA base Epstein ... 13:56

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The Epstein Coverup is in full gear. Trump tears into MAGA base as losers and lunatics gaslighting them for demanding release of Epstein files. Trump continues diverting, dodging and denying. AG Bondi stalling and concealing now and as FL AG. Trump was great ally and enabler of Epstein his 'terrific guy' pal. Mark Levin mocks MAGA base fixation wit…

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The Briefing: The Epstein saga and scandal the coverup and conspiracy continues. Trump: 'terrific guy' Epstein. Trump is diverting, dodging and denying. MAGA base standing up to Trump. MAGA Mutiny demanding ... 9:40

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The Epstein saga and scandal - the grand coverup and conspiracy continues. Trump was best friends with the 'terrific guy' Epstein. Trump is diverting, dodging and denying but to No avail. MAGA base standing up to Trump's bullying and belittling. MAGA Mutiny marches on and demands release of All files now! Tide is turning on Trump and his concealing…

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Diabetes Core Update August 2025 46:00

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Diabetes Core Update is a monthly podcast that presents and discusses the latest clinically relevant articles from the American Diabetes Association’s four science and medical journals – Diabetes, Diabetes Care, Clinical Diabetes, and Diabetes Spectrum. Each episode is approximately 25 minutes long and presents 5-6 recently published articles from …

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Campus podcast: Using social media not as a tool but as a teacher in higher education 47:06

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Whether you love it, tolerate it, are a master of a compelling Bluesky thread or struggle with a LinkedIn update, social media has become an inescapable part of academia and university life. But it’s complicated. On one hand, scholars use it to build their academic profile, share research with the wider public, celebrate career successes or publica…

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How Jefferson is Embracing A.I. Across the Enterprise 1:13:33

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The mere mention of the phrase artificial intelligence can elicit a wide variety of emotions, be they the joy of potential innovation, uncertainty about future impacts and everything in between. Still, it is impossible to deny that AI is already embedding itself in our collective lives in ways both big and small, which is why the enterprise has se…

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The Briefing: Epstein Files Cover-up and Conspiracy: Trump, Bondi, Bongino, Patel. Files, Client List, Flight Logs, Legal Docs Concealed! MAGA Meltdown and Mutiny. Trump Betrayal! TDR-Eps 48 14:03

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The Briefing: Epstein Files Coverup and Conspiracy: Trump, Bondi, Bongino, Patel. Files, Client List, Flight Logs, Legal Docs All Concealed! DOJ Memo: No Client List! MAGA Influencers Fume and Fury, Turn on Trump: Loomer, Tucker, Musk, Rogan, Megyn Kelly, Alex Jones... MAGA Meltdown & Mutiny. Trump Betrayal! Legal Docs Reveal Trump was on 7 Flights…

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Kaitlin Tyler and NAMES 2025 30:03

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Tim talks with Kaitlin Tyler this week at the ASEE meeting in Montreal. Kaitlin works for ANSYS as an Education Content Developer. We discuss career trajectories in MSE and the importance of networking and attending conferences. We also tell some stories about the North American Materials Education Symposium (NAMES) and why everyone should attend i…

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Special Edition - Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Part 2 - Diagnosis 21:54

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In this special episode on Obstructive Sleep Apnea our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss diagnosis of OSA. In Part 1 we discussed and overview of OSA, Part 3 will discuss treatment options, and Part 4 will look at cases. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Lilly. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor o…

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Doubt: A History: The Great Doubters and Their Legacy of Innovation from Socrates and Jesus to Thomas Jefferson and Emily Dickinson 1:45:06

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Doubt: A History: The Great Doubters and Their Legacy of Innovation from Socrates and Jesus to Thomas Jefferson and Emily Dickinson Doubt: A History by Jennifer Michael Hecht is a sweeping intellectual history that explores the role of religious doubt, atheism, and skepticism throughout human civilization. Spanning from ancient times to the modern …

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Special Edition: Treatment of Hypercortisolism in Difficult to Manage Diabetes – July 2025 26:59

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In this special episode on Treatment of Hypercortisolism in Uncontrolled Diabetes our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik, will discuss new evidence showing the surprising prevalence of Hypercortisolism in people with uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes, and the effect of treatment. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Corcept. Pr…