A(z) Sasha Twin csatorna legjobb podcastjai (2024)

An exhibit of contemporary Mongolian art is on exhibit at the Venice Biennale through the end of November 2024. It features the work of four prominent Mongolian painters and is curated by Professor Urna Tsultem of the University of Indiana.

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Epigenetics: What your Mother or Grand Mother ate could affect your Genes. Talking with Professor Nathaniel Johnson. 37:28

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Dietary choices whether voluntary or forced, may manifest as conditions like obesity and Type II Diabetes for multiple generations of offspring. Can those impacts be reversed ?

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Terre Haute Takedown: Cracking a 20th Century Election Conspiracy. Talking with author Sasha Issenberg. 33:24

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Terre Haute, Indiana was the site of an election conspiracy that was unearthed by an unlikely duo of a prim Suffragist and an ex-con lawyer. The precedent that was set still governs today.

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In conversation with Ben Kaplan, candidate for SF Community College Board of Trustees. 30:07

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San Francisco's Community College is facing another threat to its existence for the second time in ten years, due to declining enrolment, board incompetence and political infighting. Ben Kaplan offers a plan to get the College back on track.

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Broken City: Land Speculation, Inequality & Urban Crisis. Talking with author Professor Patrick Condon. 29:43

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Vancouver has tripled its housing stock through upzoning and continues to be the most livable city in North America. But notwithstanding the densification and massive increase in its housing stock, Vancouver has become the least affordable city in Canada. Increased housing supply has seen affordabilty plummet making it the most expensive housing ma…

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The Hezbollah AR 924 pager explosions: What we know two weeks on. Talking with Michael DiMino, Public Policy Manager & Fellow, Defense Priorities 43:46

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The Exploding pagers in Beirut last week neutralized dozens if not hundreds of Hezbollah operatives. This attack was followed by the killing of their leader Hassan Nasrallah. Now without a secure communication method, has Hezbollah been rendered inoperative ?

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Converting Empty Office Buildings to Housing. Talking with Chris Thornberg, Founding Partner at Beacon Economics. 35:37

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San Francisco has 30 million square feet of empty office space. If it was converted to apartments, given our average apartment size of 756 sf that would create over 39,000 new dwellings. Is that the solution to our housing shortage ?

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The Vice Presidential Debate: J.D. Vance and Tim Walz. Talking with Professor Jack Pitney. 26:11

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Tonight's debate is the last scheduled encounter between the candidates and the only vice presidential debate. Vance seemed polished and self assured while Walz was nervous and missed many opportunities to pursue Vance.

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Does Eliminating Cash Bail cause Violent Crime to increase or decrease ? Talking with Ken Good noted bail attorney 28:05

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Bail Reform's mixed record of success.

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New Alzheimer's medications are changing how we age. Talking with Dr. Dennis Selkoe. 33:34

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Two new Alzheimer's medications slow cognitive decline in patients by 30% and are being actively prescribed to patients.

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Disabled Ecologies. Lessons from a Wounded Desert. Talking with author, Professor Sunaura Taylor 34:01

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Tucson is the site of a massive TCE Superfund site which has caused birth defects, health problems and environmental degradation.

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Showdown in Philadelphia: The Trump Harris Debate. Talking with Professor David McCuan. 34:40

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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off in the first - perhaps only - debate between the two. Was it a defining moment in the Presidential Campaign ?

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Will California regulate Artificial Intelligence ? Talking with Dan Schnur. 26:41

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A controversial bill sits on Governor Newsom's desk to rein in AI: will he approve it or veto it ? Leading members of Congress like Nancy Pelosi and Ro Khanna oppose it along with many Silicon Valley leaders. State Senator Scott Wiener seems to have misread the political climate for SB 1047.

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Nationalism: Nato's need to balance members' own identity with the Alliance's vision of unity. Talking with global strategist Alp Sevimlisoy 36:39

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Nationalism versus Atlanticism: how Nato is balancing rising nationalist movements with its' own unifying vision.

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The Outlook for the California economy, Labor Market, Immigration and Housing. Talking with Chris Thornberg, Co-Founder of Beacon Economics. 41:32

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Is California a failing state or are its' best days yet to come ?

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The Children of Madness. Talking with author Jarrett Brandon Early. 35:22

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This is Jarrett's fourth novel in the Fantasy genre and arguably his best to date.

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The San Francisco Mayor Race. Talking with Candidate Daniel Lurie. 30:56

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San Franciscans will elect a new Mayor on November 5th. The five leading candidates include Daniel Lurie, a successful private sector executive, who does not have City Hall experience. He is touting his corporate track record as an example of new leadership San Francisco needs.

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088 - Modern Keratoconus Treatments with Jen Hodges 47:35

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Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler shares his extensive experience and real patient stories, highlighting the importance of early treatment and specialized care. In this episode, Dr. Brian welcomes Jen Jodges to the show to discuss…. The latest treatments include Holcomb C3-R cross-linking, Intacs…

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San Francisco School Board Elections: Talking with candidate Laurance Lee. 28:23

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The San Francisco Public school system is the oldest one in California, founded 1851. With more than 49,000 students in grades K through 12, it has its' fair share of challenges but opportunities abound. Laurance is running for one of three open seats on the four member board.

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Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as her VP Running Mate, Talking with Professor David McCuan, Chair of the Political Science Dept. Sonoma State University 28:24

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Tim Walz Governor of Minnesota, edged out Josh Shapiro for Kamala Harris' VP.

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San Francisco's Mayor Race: Speaking with Candidate Mark Farrell 31:40

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San Francisco will elect a new Mayor November 5th, 2024. There are five leading candidates across a field of 24. We have invited the top five to speak about the issues. Mark Farrell is the first to accept and joins us from the campaign trail.

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The 550th Anniversary Edition 2:08

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Our twice weekly podcast began in March 2020 at the start of the Pandemic. Over the last four years we have built a global audience with regular listeners in 60 countries including the US, UK, Australia, Canada and Ireland. But the podcast has been listened to and has fans in 144 countries including non English speaking markets like China, Russia, …

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How to burn a Rainbow. My Gay Marriage didn't make me whole but my Divorce did. Talking with author Karl Dunn 49:16

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Karl Dunn relates the story of a bitter divorce after fighting for many years for Marriage Equality. He found that he was on his own, charting new territory with little information available to same sex couples about navigating the treacherous waters of the California divorce system. But in the end, he argues he is a better person because of the di…

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Black Woman on Board. Claudia Hampton and the fight to save Affirmative Action at CSU. Talking with author Dr. Donna Nicol 39:09

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The California State University System is the largest public university in the United States with 475,000 students, 53,000 faculty and 23 campuses. This book recounts the implementation of Affirmative Action programs from the 1970s until Proposition 209 banned such programs in 1996

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Joe Biden Out, Harris In and the Republican Convention 46:34

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Three historic and tumultuous weeks in American politics saw the Democrats reject incumbent Joe Biden for Kamala Harris. At the same time Republican Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt, appointed a 39 year old Senator from Ohio as his running mate and closed out the Convention on a note of unity to face the Democrats in November.…

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Donald Trump picks J.D. Vance as Vice President. Talking with Professor Jack Pitney. 23:38

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Donald Trump chose the 39 year old junior Senator from Ohio as his running mate at the Republican Convention in Milwaukee. Vance is a cultural conservative who will likely play a key role campaigning in MidWest swing states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan.

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Digital Currency or Digital Control: The future of Money. Talking with author Nick Anthony. 40:28

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Will the US Federal Reserve issue a digital currency (CBDC) ? 127 countries are studying or piloting CBDCs for their citizens including economic powerhouses like China, EU, India, the UK among others. But it seems like the benefits to the consumer are limited while government control and surveillance seem to be the principal benefits. Do we really …

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The British Election Results: A new political order. Talking with Vince Cable 26:41

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Britain's July 4th General Election marked a reset of the political landscape in the UK with the Labour Party winning a landslide victory of 412 seats in the 650 seat Parliament. The Conservative Party lost over 200 seats, But the moderate Liberal Democrat Party surged into third place with 72 seats, And the Reform Party headed by Nigel Farage garn…

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The French Election Results : Lessons for US Democracy. Talking with Professor Jonah Levy 39:03

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The Snap French elections have resulted in stalemate. But US voters should take heed as we approach our own elections in November in a polarized political environment.

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Invisible Rulers: The people who turn lies into reality. Talking with Rene DiResta 45:28

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With the advent of social media, there has been a radical change in the dynamics of power and influence with new Influencers blurring truth with disinformation.

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The US Supreme Court Ruling on the Trump Immunity Case. Talking with Professor Luke Boso 37:44

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The Supreme Court handed down its' awaited decision on immunity for the former President. It was wider ranging and more momentous than many observers had anticipated.

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The SS Jeremiah O'Brien. The last of the WWII Liberty ships. Talking with Forrest Booth. 38:14

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2700 Liberty ships were built in WWII to transport materiel, munitions, food and troops to the front lines. It was the greatest logistical undertaking in military /naval history.

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BetaNXT: A Private Equity success story. Talking with Chairman and CEO Stephen Daffron. 30:05

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BetaNXT provides end to end solutions across the investment lifecycle.

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The Biden Trump Debate: A pivotal moment in the 2024 race for the White House. Talking with Jack Pitney. 39:38

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Joe Biden's disastrous performance in the debate last night has amplified concerns about his fitness for office - mental acuity and physical stamina. Democrats have even called for him to withdraw as a candidate. Uncharted territory in presidential debate history. Professor Pitney helps to put it in perspective, but it is a volatile situation.…

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Is San Francisco the Worst Run City in the United States ? Part 2. Talking with Professor Patrick Murphy. 33:56

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USF Professor of Urban and Public Affairs, gives a more nuanced interpretation of the recent Wallet Hub article that ranks San Francisco management dead last at 148 among US cities.

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San Francisco ranks as the Worst Run City in the country. Talking with Cassie Happe of WalletHub. 37:21

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San Francisco ranked dead last at #148 with subpar governance. Six categories Financial Stability, Education, Health, Public Safety, Economy and Infrastructure were measured. Three of them - Public Safety, Financial Stability and the Economy - set off flashing red lights, tanking the overall score.

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Stem Cell Therapy: a new approach. Talking with Mattias Bernow, CEO of CellCoLabs. 36:12

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Stem Cell Therapy has produced very positive results in the limited FDA approved therapies which are permitted. But Medical tourism to light touch regulation countries like Mexico, Panama, The Bahamas, is opening the therapy uses and possibilities very quickly. CellCoLabs is an open source company which plans to sell its' stem cells globally.…

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Why Nuclear Power and Why Now ? Talking with Andy Poreda Responsible Investing at Sage Advisory. 41:10

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Is Nuclear Power in the United States about to experience a renaissance given its' "clean" environmental footprint, not contributing to the carbon footprint of electricity generation.

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China's Alternate Order and What America can learn from it. Talking with Elizabeth Economy, Hargrove Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. 43:06

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Liz Economy served as China Advisor to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimundo from 2021 to 2023. The Commerce Department oversees US economic policy for China.

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A Class Apart: UK Prime Ministers origins impact their world views. Talking with Professor Lee Elliot Major. 40:26

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76% of the UK's Prime Ministers in the last 80 years graduated from Oxford. There is no comparable University concentration among American Presidents. Does British policy creation suffer as a result of such a narrow leadership pool ?

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A Mediterranean Union: Boosting the security on NATO's Southern flank. Talking with noted geopolitical strategist Alp Sevimlisoy, CEO of his Defense Representation Company, defending Atlanticism. 37:42

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Creating a Mediterranean Union is key to defending the Southern flank of Nato for this key trading and shipping route.

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The Trump Verdict: What's Next ? Talking with David McCuan, Professor and Chair of the Political Science Dept. at Sonoma State University. 32:20

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The historic conviction of a former President of the United States on business record falsification charges continues to reverberate throughout America. When will he appeal ? What will his sentence be ? And how will the result affect voters ?

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Enough: Why it's time to abolish the Super Rich. Talking with author Luke Hildyard. 36:35

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Are the super rich entrepreneurs like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg solely responsible for creating their wealth, or have government subsidies and incentives been a major contributor ? In which case, should they be taxed at a higher rate ? And what about the Top One Percent : should they pay more tax ?…

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Neptune finishes the Round the World Ocean Global Race. Talking with skipper Tann Raffray and supporter Amy Bridge. 46:47

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Neptune successfully completed the round the world sailing race and crew member and Parkinson's patient Bertrand Delhom has completed a lifelong dream.

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The Conservative Futurist. How to create the Sci Fi World we were promised. Talking to author Jim Pethokoukis. 41:47

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The Techno Optimist and Techno Pessimist camps - UpWing or DownWing respectively as the author refers to the two views of progress - have been in conflict since the 1970s. The Techno Pessimist view was in full flight recently with the fears of AI posing an existential threat to humanity. But we have been down this road before with Jeremiahs bemoani…

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Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb. The Oscar winning film's Hollywoodification of Nuclear Weapons. Talking with Haydn Belfield. 37:06

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CSER is a Cambridge University center that studies extinction and civilizational collapse risk. Haydn Belfield is a researcher who works on nuclear weapon issues. His review of the Oppenheimer film brings a unique perspective of one who studies the actual impact of nuclear arms on humanity.

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Comeback: Routing Trumpism, Reclaiming the Nation and Restoring Democracy's Edge Steven Fish with Laila Aghaie.it 47:22

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Comeback reads like an insider's Presidential Campaign Manual. And it pulls no punches as regards criticisms, painful admissions and much needed prescriptions for the Biden Campaign. With the first Presidential debate slated for June 27th - five weeks away - and Biden lagging in the polls, the author proposes a compelling revamp of the President's …

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