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In 1997, Jessica Matthews' landmark Foreign Affairs essay “Power Shift” captured the growing influence of NGOs and other non-state actors in shaping global affairs. But nearly three decades later, that tide has turned. A provocative new piece in Foreign Affairs argues that the age of NGOs is over—and states are reasserting dominance. Joining me to unpack this shift is Jennifer Hadden, co-author of the new article and Associate Professor at Brown University. We discuss the heyday of NGOs in the 1990s, what led to their decline, and what this reversal means for the future of human rights, democracy and freedom worldwide.  Foreign Affairs     

Ralph and the crew spend the whole hour with Omer Bartov, professor of Holocaust and genocide studies at Brown University, who grew up in a Zionist home, lived the first half of his life in Israel, served in the I.D.F. as a soldier and officer and is the author a New York Times op-ed entitled “I'm a Genocide Scholar. I Know It When I See It.” Plus, Ralph pays tribute to legendary Washington Post reporter, Morton Mintz.Omer Bartov is a professor of Holocaust and genocide studies at Brown University. He has written widely on modern Germany, France, the Holocaust, and representations of war and genocide. He is the author of the Mirrors of Destruction: War, Genocide, and Modern Identity, and the forthcoming book, Israel: What Went Wrong?, and he's penned a New York Times op-ed entitled “I'm a Genocide Scholar. I Know It When I See It.”I published an op-ed in November 2023, and I said there were war crimes, clearly, crimes against humanity, and this will become genocide if it's not stopped. And the Biden administration at the time did nothing. President Biden could have stopped that within two weeks. The Israeli military machine cannot function for more than two or three weeks without constant supply of munitions, without constant supply of financial help, and most importantly, without a diplomatic Iron Dome, especially in the Security Council.Professor Omer BartovIf you say that you are shutting down speech because of anti-Semitism, who are the people who are pushing that? It must be all kinds of Jewish interests that are pushing that. And in that sense, this false campaign against anti-Semitism – some of whose leaders are people with pretty good anti-Semitic credentials themselves – is the best way to raise, to promote and incite anti-Semitism.Professor Omer BartovThere's no moral responsibility, there's no empathy being shown, and much of the population shares that view. To me, as someone who was raised in Israel, spent half of my life there, served four years in the army, to see my own society (including some of my friends) show this kind of moral callousness is frankly quite heartbreaking. And I have to say, it's the result of a long process. It's not only a response to October 7th, it's the result of six decades of occupation, of thinking of Palestinians as not really people who have any right to have rights or any right to health, to security. And in that sense, that long-term occupation has corrupted much of Israeli society. And maybe the most surprising thing is that there's still extraordinary people there who are fighting against that, but their numbers are diminishing, not growing.Professor Omer BartovMorton Mintz was hands-down the greatest consumer reporter of his generation. He opened up one field after another because he had a special sense of newsworthiness that other reporters and editors didn't have. He opened up the coverage of the pharmaceutical industry. He opened up the coverage of the auto industry. And he did so with such formidable documentation and research that other reporters started following the same subject area. So he was a pioneer.Ralph NaderNews 8/1/25* Crusading environmental lawyer Steven Donziger has published a new report in the left-wing outlet Orinoco Tribune on the undercount of the dead in Gaza. In this piece, Donziger uses the statistical model laid out by the prestigious medical journal The Lancet in their 2024 study on the Israeli military campaign, which found the direct and indirect death toll could be as high as 186,000. The Lancet study found that as many as 732 Gazans died every day from these direct and indirect causes. Multiplied by the 594 days the conflict has dragged on, this would equate to a death toll of 434,800, or 20.7% of the enclave's population. As Donziger notes, “If the same level of killing and indirect death that took place in Gaza…happened in the United States proportional to population, roughly 70 million Americans would have been killed.”* In more Gaza news, the Guardian reports that, “On Saturday night, the…IDF…intercepted and boarded the Handala, an aid ship that attempted to reach Gaza as part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition…According to the coalition, IDF soldiers beat and choked…labor activist Chris Smalls.” The severity of the attack on Christian Smalls – founder of the independent Amazon Labor Union (ALU) – caused international outcry. From the Guardian report, “Smalls was physically assaulted by seven uniformed individuals. They choked him and kicked him in the legs, leaving visible signs of violence on his neck and back.” The incident also drew criticism for another reason: Smalls was the only Black person on board the Handala. While 21 members of the Flotilla group were detained, in their words ”abducted,” “This level of force was not used.” It is unclear why this level of force was used against Smalls and Smalls alone, other than the color of his skin.* Yet more tragic news from Gaza concerns the death of Odeh Hadalin, the 31-year-old Palestinian activist and English teacher featured in the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land. Al Jazeera reports that footage taken by Israeli human rights group B'Tselem “appears to show [Israeli settler Yinon] Levi opening fire on Hadalin during a confrontation in the village [of Umm al-Kheir, south of Hebron].” Levi, already sanctioned by the European Union and the United States over past attacks on Palestinians, reportedly told witnesses he was “glad about it.” Despite all of this, an Israeli court has released Levi on house arrest. Basel Adra, who co-directed No Other Land with Yuval Abraham, wrote “This is how Israel erases us — one life at a time.”* One positive development is in progress however. According to the Embassy of France in the United States, "France is prepared to fully recognize the State of Palestine, and will do so in September." French recognition of the Palestinian state, will If it ultimately comes to pass, have major ramifications on the world stage. While 147 member states of the United Nations have recognized Palestine, only 10 out of 27 EU countries have done so, mostly former Eastern Bloc states like Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, and Romania, along with the former country of Czechoslovakia. The modern country of Slovakia has reaffirmed their recognition; Czechia has not. In 2024, several more European nations extended recognition, including Norway, Slovenia, Ireland and Spain. France however would tip the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to a 3-2 majority in recognition of Palestine, along with Russia and China. Moreover, AP reports the United Kingdom is now saying they will “recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza,” among other conditions. If this happens, The permanent members of the Security Council would be split 4-1, with the United States as the lone holdout. This would be nothing short of an international relations sea change on the question of Palestine.* In some more positive foreign policy news, Jeremy Corbyn's new party in the U.K. is getting started with a bang. According to the man himself, over 600,000 people have signed up to register with the new party, which describes itself as “a new kind of political party. One that is rooted in our communities, trade unions and social movements. One that builds power in all regions and nations. One that belongs to you.” Polls show this new party in the lead among Britons aged 18-24 and Corbyn leading Labour Party leader Keir Starmer by “Almost Every Metric,” among members of the rightwing populist Reform Party. That said, the Reform Party is still projected to win an overwhelming victory compared to all other parties in the next elections, though those are not expected to be held until 2029.* In Congress, Bernie Sanders forced a vote Wednesday on two new Senate resolutions to block arms transfers to Israel. Resolution 34 would “prohibit the U.S.-taxpayer financed $675.7 million sale of 201 MK 83 1,000-pound bombs; 4,799 BLU-110A/B General Purpose 1,000-pound bombs; 1,500 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) guidance kits for MK 83 bombs; 3,500 JDAM guidance kits for MK 83 bombs; and related logistics and technical support services,” while Resolution 41 would “prohibit the sale of tens of thousands of fully automatic assault rifles.” These resolutions got the support of 27 Senators, a new record and a majority of the Democratic Senate Caucus, but still far, far short of even a simple Senate majority. Perhaps a more portentous development is that Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene this week became the first Republican in Congress to call the crisis in Gaza a “genocide,” according to the Hill. It remains to be seen whether this will help break the dam on that side of the aisle.* In New York City, new polling shows stunning results for Zohran Mamdani. The new poll conducted by Zenith Research and Public Progress Solutions shows Zohran dominating the 5-way race, earning 50% and beating out the other four candidates combined. Mamdani does even better in head-to-head matches against disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo and corruption-dogged incumbent Mayor Eric Adams. The crosstabs are even more astonishing. Despite the breathless and baseless accusations of antisemitism, Zohran is winning 67% of Jews under age 45 and a whopping 85% of men ages 18-34. This second number is key as Democrats struggle to attract young men. One warning sign: a recent Pew poll shows Republicans with an 18-point lead among men in the Gen Z cohort.* In an ominous challenge to the separation of church and state, the Hill reports President Donald Trump released a memo Monday allowing federal employees to “attempt to persuade co-workers about why their religious beliefs are ‘correct.'” This memo cites “crosses, crucifixes and mezuzah,” as displays of religious indicia that should not result in disciplinary action. This bizarre and constitutionally dubious policy seems likely to lead to workplace discord.* In more Trump news, CBS reports Trump has ousted “Two top Justice Department antitrust officials.” According to sources, two deputies to Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater, who leads DOJ antitrust efforts, were “placed on administrative leave last week and fired on Monday for insubordination.” These two figures are Roger Alford, principal deputy assistant attorney general, and Bill Rinner, deputy assistant attorney general and head of merger enforcement. It is not clear why exactly Alford and Rinner were pushed out, but there has apparently been substantial strife within the administration over the antitrust cases against T-Mobile and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. AAG Slater is also overseeing antitrust lawsuits against Capital One, Apple, Google, and other major companies.* Finally, Wired reports the small Pacific island nation of Tuvalu is planning the first migration of an entire country. Tuvalu, which could be completely submerged by rising sea levels within the next 25 years, is seeking to resettle 280 Tuvaluans in Australia each year. This climate-driven mass migration is a stark sign of things to come if the international community continues to dither or deny the reality of the oncoming climate catastrophe. Today Tuvalu, tomorrow the world.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – Brown strikes a deal with the Department of Education to have their research funding restored in return of acknowledging only two genders admitting students on merit rather than race. DOE Secretary Linda McMahon said that this will ensure all students at Brown will be judged “solely on their merits, not their race or sex.”

Today's Headlines: Republican lawmakers in Texas released a redistricting plan that would add five GOP-leaning congressional seats by slicing up Democratic cities—like moving part of Austin into a district with oil-rich Odessa—just ahead of a special legislative session called by Governor Abbott. Meanwhile, the Trump administration launched a new health data-sharing program with over 60 tech firms, and separately proposed major crypto reforms, urging Congress to treat digital assets like securities while pushing for IRS and regulatory rollbacks. Brown University agreed to dismantle its DEI programs in a $50 million deal to unfreeze federal funds, while Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands ramped up pressure on Israel over Gaza, warning of consequences if annexation continues. Trump is expected to greenlight a new Gaza aid distribution plan after today's regional visits by U.S. envoys. He also extended Mexico tariff talks by 90 days, delaying steep levies on cars, metals, and fentanyl-linked goods. Lastly, the CDC reported a rise in kindergarten vaccine exemptions and the highest number of measles cases in over three decades. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Texas Republicans get a bigger House edge under a new map, meeting Trump's goals Axios: The White House is pushing to embed crypto everywhere, from taxes to retirement CNN: Trump administration reaches $50 million deal with Brown University to restore funding Reuters: Germany to respond to any unilateral Israeli moves on Palestinian territories, minister warns Middle East Eye: Sweden and the Netherlands call for EU to suspend Israel trade deal Axios: Trump to approve new Gaza aid plan after Witkoff visits Friday: White House NPR: Trump announces 90-day extension of prior trade deal with Mexico WIRED: The Great Crypto Re-Banking Has Begun NBC News: Childhood vaccine exemption rates hit a record high, CDC data shows Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Story of the Week (DR):​​Mark Zuckerberg just shared his vision for 'personal superintelligence."But perhaps even more important is that superintelligence has the potential to begin a new era of personal empowerment where people will have greater agency to improve the world in the directions they choose,"'Mark Zuckerberg is pouring billions of dollars into AI ‘superintelligence'—so why does his Instagram pitch feel so underwhelming?Mark Zuckerberg Looks Like He's Been Taken Hostage as He Explains Plan for Deploying AI SuperintelligenceAnthropic's CEO says massive salary changes could 'destroy' company culture"If Mark Zuckerberg throws a dart at a dartboard and hits your name, that doesn't mean you should be paid 10 times more than the guy next to you who's just as skilled."Amodei said such massive salary changes could "destroy" a company's culture by treating people "unfairly."Many of his employees have rejected the outside offers, and some "wouldn't even talk to Mark Zuckerberg."Wells Fargo board to appoint CEO Scharf as chairman and grant $30 million award MMSpecial CEO Equity Awardone-time equity award consisting of Restricted Share Rights with a grant date value of approximately $30 million and 1.046 million Stock Options (Exercise Price: $82.65)the Board approved and adopted the Company's By-Laws:The amendments remove the requirement that the Chairman of the Board be an independent director.The Board also amended the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines to require a Lead Independent Director if the Chairman of the Board is not independentConsistent with this change, the independent directors of the Board intend to appoint Mr. Scharf as Chairman of the Board, and to appoint a Lead Independent Director of the Board.$30M last year, including $20M in equityWhat happens to existing chair Steven Black?Scharf was former CEO and CHair of The Bank of New York Mellon, when current Chair Black was appointed to the Mellon boardBlack on Pay CommitteeWith Committee Chair Ron Sargent, former CEO/Chair of Staples and current interim CEO of KrogerWall Street returns to work after Manhattan shooting that killed Blackstone executiveThe investigation is ongoing, but authorities found a note on the gunman suggesting Shane Tamura, who had a history of mental health issues, appeared to blame the National Football League (NFL) for a brain injury (CTE) he believed he had from playing football. His intended target was likely the NFL headquarters, which is also located in the building.The investment firm's offices were closed on Tuesday after it said senior Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner was among those killedReport: NFL will acquire up to 10 percent of ESPN as part of NFL Media dealJust to tweak Matt: ‘Woke is officially dead at Brown,' Trump says, after Ivy League school settles with federal govGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Women Now Occupy Almost a Fifth of Top Venture Roles, Study FindsThe share of women in high-echelon postsThat share, which counts those in partner roles and above, has doubled since 2018 to 18.6%, according to nonprofit All RaiseMM: ‘Shame on them': Standard Chartered CEO decries banks that drop climate pledges DRBill Winters criticised banks that had jumped on the climate bandwagon when it was “fashionable”, but had since rolled back on their green ambitions or gone quiet on the subject.“Shame on them,” he said, without naming individual firms.Assholiest of the Week (MM): Brown UniversityTrump: Woke Is Dead at Brown University$50m extortion paid to Trump to restore funding“Brown will adopt the government's definition of “male” and “female,” for example, and must remove any consideration of race from the admissions process.”“Brown will no longer perform gender reassignment surgeries on minors or prescribe them puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones,” Leavitt added, calling it “chemical castration of children.”Barclays DRBarclays Reports £500 Million in Sustainable Finance RevenuesIn a report released YESTERDAY, the bank said it made $500m on sustainable finance44 page report detailing how amazing their work on climate is, how sustainable they are, and all the benefitsBarclays latest British lender to quit climate banking alliance"After consideration, we have decided to withdraw from the Net Zero Banking Alliance," the bank said in a statement on its website. "With the departure of most of the global banks, the organisation no longer has the membership to support our transition."MicrosoftMicrosoft CFO calls for 'intensity' in an internal memo, after blowout earningsThe chief financial officer, Amy Hood, sent an email to employees on Wednesday after the company reported a $27 billion quarterly profit, telling them the year ahead would require "intensity, clarity, and bold execution."The adult in the room just joined the middle schoolers in talking about “growth mindset” and “intensity” in a race to the bottom where we gut employees but executives keep their jobsThe enigma of adulthoodHood I'm sure is very worried about her job at MSFT… although she already has a job for life on the board of 3M, so why worry?Not for nothing, but Amy Coleman got the role of Chief People Officer in March, just in time to fire everyoneShe also cashed in more than $24m in options in the last 3 months, and despite being an NEO in the 10k, her contract was not disclosed in an 8K - curious how much she was paid to dispose of employees? Or is that the “enigma of disclosure”?Cowering employees37% of employees have wondered if emojis are professionalYour employees are worried about emojis being professionalYour research team is worried about buying the best governance data on earth because of a podcast with a segment called “Assholiest”Your rank and file, after years of wages that don't keep the pace of inflation, have to deal with a Walmart exec saying “nobody” will want to hire you if you're a “Debbie Downer”Meanwhile…Elon Musk Amplifies Bizarre Claim That 'Women Are Built To Be Traded' CEO Brags That He Gets "Extremely Excited" Firing People and Replacing Them With AILiterally, every week Jamie Dimon says something and Sam Altman is afraid of the apocalypse he's made… and your employees are so tenuous they're worried about improper emoji useHeadliniest of the WeekDR: Elon Musk Amplifies Bizarre Claim That 'Women Are Built To Be Traded' ANDElon Musk Pushes View That Women Are 'Anti-White' Because They're 'Weak'DR: U.S. Women in Coffee welcomes Mark Inman to its Board of DirectorsMM: Tesla Robotaxi Gets Stuck in Infinite Loop as Support Tries to Break It OutMM: Starbucks CEO: The company was 'mismanaged for a couple years'—here's his plan to 'bounce back'Who Won the Week?DR: King ChuckMM: Chainsaw Charlie! Cue memory reel:Charlie Scharf steps down as Visa CEO in 2016 because he said he couldn't spend enough time in San Francisco to do the job “effectively”Becomes CEO of Wells Fargo in 2019 and… commutes to San Francisco from NYCImmediately cuts staff, gets nicknamed “Chainsaw Charlie”... then complains he can't find enough black workers because they're not qualifiedJoins board of Microsoft where he can oversee record profits and simultaneous staff cuts, a personal joyJust got this news, he must be stoked: Wells Fargo board to appoint CEO Scharf as chairman and grant $30 million awardPredictionsDR: As part of of its 10% ownership of ESPN, the Disney board refuses to add an NFL player to its board but agrees to attend all board meetings wearing spandex and shoulder pads MM: Wells Fargo's investors are unhappy with Scharf's new chair appointment and retention grant, vote 73% approval of Scharf's pay but 99.6% in favor of everyone on the pay committee who set the pay and voted to make him chair

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the U.S. will set a 15% tariff on South Korean imports under a new deal ahead of a Friday deadline. Plus, the U.S. will add a 25% tariff to Indian imports.USA TODAY Education Reporter Zachary Schermele takes a look at Brown University's deal with the Trump administration to restore funding.Kamala Harris says she won't run for California governor.USA TODAY Money Reporter Rachel Barber talks about how Gen Z is responding to a tough job market with gig work and entrepreneurship.Please let us know what you think of this episode by sending a note to podcasts@usatoday.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Dr. Patel is a physician-leader and interdisciplinary innovator working at the forefront of healthcare transformation, AI-powered clinical tools, and science-based wellness. He is a NIMH-funded research fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Brown University, and the Founding Medical Director and Director of AI Decision Support at Sully.ai, a pioneering platform delivering intelligent clinical support tools for physicians. At Sully.ai, Dr. Patel helps guide the design and implementation of AI-powered clinician support systems that are already being used across tens of millions of patient visits. He focuses on ensuring these tools improve care quality, reduce errors, and align with real-world clinical workflows and physician trust. As a clinician and strategist, he brings a human-centered lens to healthcare technology — grounded in both evidence and empathy. Beyond AI, Dr. Patel is also the Co-Founder, CEO, and Chief Scientific Officer of myPEAK, an award-winning vegan nutrition and wellness company focused on creating high-performance, science-backed vegan supplements. Founded when he was in medical school, myPEAK has grown rapidly under his leadership, earning recognition for its clean formulations, sustainability focus, and triple-digit growth in the health optimization space. Dr. Patel earned his undergraduate degree at Vadnerbilt University where he studied philosophy, religious studies, and psychology, MD and psychiatry residency from the Medical College of Georgia, and a child & adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Brown University. He also completed a Healthcare MBA from the University of Arizona, and pursued advanced specializations in AI in Healthcare from Stanford and Vanderbilt and Hopkins. His work bridges the clinical, strategic, and entrepreneurial realms — with a vision for reshaping healthcare from the inside out. His forthcoming book, Trauma Transformed, explores trauma, resilience, and healing through the lens of psychiatry, neuroscience, and integrative care — offering fresh insights into how we grow through adversity. Whether discussing healthcare innovation, physician entrepreneurship, trauma recovery, or high-performance wellness, Dr. Patel brings a rare, cross-disciplinary perspective to every conversation — one rooted in lived clinical experience, system-level thinking, and a mission to humanize the future of healthcare.

Get other content and the newsletter at wickedproblems.earth.Climate Justice: ICJ's Historic Ruling and Its Global ImpactIn this episode of Wicked Problems, host Richard Delavan is joined by Professor Elizabeth Holland from Brown University to discuss a historic advisory opinion handed down by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The ruling, initiated by Pacific Island students, declares climate science as a binding element under customary international law, obligating states to take stronger climate action. Elizabeth shares insights from her role as a science negotiator for Palau and the significance of the court's ruling for vulnerable nations and future generations. This episode also features voices from those who played pivotal roles in making this judgment a reality, emphasizing the binding nature of climate obligations and the need for continuous global cooperation.00:00 Introduction: Climate Science as Law00:16 The Court's Advisory Opinion00:54 Human Impact and Cultural Struggles01:14 End of Impunity and Legal Obligations02:03 Interview with Professor Elizabeth Holland02:43 Reactions to the ICJ Ruling05:22 The Role of Small Island States05:50 Challenges in Climate Negotiations08:01 Legal Frameworks and Obligations09:43 Implications for the United States12:33 Personal Reflections and Contributions14:34 Celebrating the Youth Movement18:17 Art and Culture in Climate Advocacy21:21 Generational Promises and Songs26:38 Conclusion and Call to Action Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author/neurologist Robert J. Wolf talks about his newest release “Not A Real Enemy” a true story of one of the most unknown chapters of the Holocaust following the transformation of a young man confronting antisemitism, cruelty, kindness, despair and hope towards freedom where nearly ½ million Hungarian Jews were deported and killed during the holocaust! Robert grew up in suburban Detroit as an only child, attended University of Michigan Medical School, completed his training at Brown & Yale University, and shares the stories of his parents escape from communist Hungary and his father's tragic history of escaping the Nazis twice but losing his own parents, plus the sharing the family saga of daring escapes, terrifying oppression, tragedy and triumph! Check out the amazing Robert Wolf and his latest release on all major platforms and www.robertjwolfmd.com today! #podmatch #robertjwolfmd #author #neurologist #notarealenemy #robertwolf #detroit #holocuast #hungarian #hungarianjews #antisemitism #universityofmichigan #brownuniversity #yaleuniversity #communism #escape #nazis #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerrobertjwolf #themikewagnershowrobertjwolf  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.

From Plato and Derrida to anti-aging treatments, cryogenics, cloning, and whole-brain uploads, the dream of indefinite life is technological and, as Adam Rosenthal shows in Prosthetic Immortalities: a matter of prosthesis, the transformation of the original being. There can be no certainty of immortality and yet, the problem of immortality continues to haunt the soul. Rosenthal engages David Wills and Deborah Goldgaber in a conversation that touches on philosophy, transhumanism, biopolitics, Dolly the sheep and the return of the dire wolf, what it means to extend life or, ultimately, to extend death.Adam R. Rosenthal is associate professor of French and global studies at Texas A&M University. Rosenthal is author of Prosthetic Immortalities: Biology, Transhumanism, and the Search for Indefinite Life and Poetics and the Gift: Reading Poetry from Homer to Derrida.David Wills is professor of French studies at Brown University and author of Prosthesis. Deborah Goldgaber is assistant professor of philosophy at Louisiana State University and author of Speculative Grammatology: Deconstruction and the New Materialism.REFERENCES:Plato HomerDescartesHeidegger (the Dasein)DerridaGeoffrey HintonHegelNick BostrumDolly the sheepDavid ChalmersAubrey de GreyJean-Baptiste LamarckPraise for the book:“Rigorous, compelling, and beautifully written, Prosthetic Immortalities is at the vanguard of the new wave in Derrida studies.”—Nicole Anderson, founding editor, Derrida Today Journal“Adam R. Rosenthal conjures up the ghosts of metaphysics that return today through the promises of indefinite life from medical science and transhumanist speculations, moving brilliantly between science and science fiction.”—Francesco Vitale, author of Biodeconstruction: Jacques Derrida and the Life SciencesProsthetic Immortalities: Biology, Transhumanism, and the Search for Indefinite Life by Adam R. Rosenthal, with foreword by David Wills, is available from University of Minneota Press. Thank you for listening.

For this episode of Veterans Corner Radio we meet with former United States Navy Lieutenant fighter pilot and combat veteran of the Vietnam War, Bruce Johnson.  Listen to his quintessential all-American upbringing in Michigan through the 1950s through his high school graduation as Valedictorian.  Then he was off for an Ivy League education at Brown University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1969.  Weeks after college gradation he was in the Navy training to become a Naval Aviator.Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at joseph.muhlberger@gmail.com

"Documenting, not creating… A lot of the content just comes from living what you're doing." - Angela Gargano   Angela Gargano is a former biochemist at Brown University turned fierce athlete, coach, international fitness model, speaker, and entrepreneur. In 2013, she left the lab to open her own gym in Cranston, Rhode Island—a pivotal step in forging a multi-faceted career in fitness and business. Since then, she's competed on American Ninja Warrior multiple times, earned the title of Miss Fitness America 2016, and graced the cover of Oxygen Magazine. Driven by her mantra “Strong Feels Good,” Angela launched an online platform by the same name that helps women focus on strength over the scale. Her signature program, Pull-Up Revolution, has helped hundreds of women achieve personal breakthroughs—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. In this episode, Angela reflects on the transformational power of living authentically. She shares how she turned her everyday experiences—training, setbacks, and small wins—into content that resonates deeply with her community. By documenting her journey rather than overproducing it, Angela has built a loyal following and scaled her brand with transparency, relatability, and grit. Tune in to hear how she's built her business, embraced digital marketing as a lifestyle, and continues to empower others through strength.   Website: http://www.angela-gargano.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-gargano/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AngelaGarganoFitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angela_gargano/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/strongfeelsgood    Apply to join our marketing mastermind group: https://notypicalmoments.typeform.com/to/hWLDNgjz   Follow No Typical Moments at: Website: https://notypicalmoments.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-typical-moments-llc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4G7csw9j7zpjdASvpMzqUA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notypicalmoments Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NTMoments

"Documenting, not creating… A lot of the content just comes from living what you're doing." - Angela Gargano   Angela Gargano is a former biochemist at Brown University turned fierce athlete, coach, international fitness model, speaker, and entrepreneur. In 2013, she left the lab to open her own gym in Cranston, Rhode Island—a pivotal step in forging a multi-faceted career in fitness and business. Since then, she's competed on American Ninja Warrior multiple times, earned the title of Miss Fitness America 2016, and graced the cover of Oxygen Magazine. Driven by her mantra “Strong Feels Good,” Angela launched an online platform by the same name that helps women focus on strength over the scale. Her signature program, Pull-Up Revolution, has helped hundreds of women achieve personal breakthroughs—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. In this episode, Angela reflects on the transformational power of living authentically. She shares how she turned her everyday experiences—training, setbacks, and small wins—into content that resonates deeply with her community. By documenting her journey rather than overproducing it, Angela has built a loyal following and scaled her brand with transparency, relatability, and grit. Tune in to hear how she's built her business, embraced digital marketing as a lifestyle, and continues to empower others through strength.   Website: http://www.angela-gargano.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-gargano/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AngelaGarganoFitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angela_gargano/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/strongfeelsgood    Apply to join our marketing mastermind group: https://notypicalmoments.typeform.com/to/hWLDNgjz   Follow No Typical Moments at: Website: https://notypicalmoments.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-typical-moments-llc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4G7csw9j7zpjdASvpMzqUA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notypicalmoments Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NTMoments

In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Daniella Reimann, a PGY-4 dermatology resident at Brown University. Dr. Reimann shares her journey through residency, reflecting on everything from the decision not to couples match to the unexpected challenges that come with dermatology training. She offers an honest look at the highs and lows of residency, how her perspective on the field has evolved, and what she wishes she had known as a medical student. Whether you're just beginning your path or nearing the finish line, this episode offers valuable insight, reflection, and encouragement for anyone navigating the road to dermatology. We hope you enjoy!Connect with Danie:Instagram: @daniellaellaeggerzEmail: reimanndpa@gmail.com ---DIGA Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterestpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---Music: "District Four" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons:By Attribution 4.0 License:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Green finance has been a hot topic for several years, and in some respects China is an overall leader in green finance -- at least in terms of the overall volume of green bonds and green loans. More green finance products are coming out at a steady stream. So what does all this mean for China's energy transition? Has it really helped, and is it contributing to greening China's investments abroad? In today's podcast, we talk to longtime Beijing Energy Network green finance guru Calvin Quek about these and other questions. Calvin is the Executive Director, Nature Finance, Oxford Sustainable Finance Group, and he is also Director at Transition Asia. Previously he was Senior Environmental Specialist at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Beijing. We specifically discuss a column Calvin authored together with Mathias Larsen, Research Associate at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs and Non-resident Fellow at the Green Finance and Development Center at Fudan University.  The column, 'What other countries can learn from how China financed a green transformation,' was published in Environmental Finance and can be found here: https://www.environmental-finance.com/content/analysis/what-other-countries-can-learn-from-how-china-financed-a-green-transformation.html.  Here's a look at the discussion: 2:00 What is green finance? What does it mean, in terms of incentives and disincentives for investment decisions or corporate decisions? 4:07 What are green bonds and how do green bonds in China differ? 5:27 What is the evidence about where funds from green bonds and loans go in China? (Short answer: we have limited data, and there is some evidence that funds don't necessarily go to green activities.) 6:45 What is a taxonomy? 9:20 Are green taxonomies or green finance instruments still going towards ‘clean coal' or fossil fuels, and is that still a live part of the debate in China? (Short answer: yes.) 9:45 Did green finance play any role in China becoming the leader in clean energy technology? If so, how big?  (Short answer: yes, but only a small role.) 12:30 Additionality: In general, financing costs for favored sectors and for SOE-built infrastructure is already benefitting from incredibly low costs of capital. So in that context, is green finance providing any additional incentive – at least in China? 15:00 If most green finance goes to SOE projects that might have happened anyway, does it help some marginal green projects around the edges, or does the huge state sector actually crowd out green finance for marginal projects and innovative new tech? 16:45 For green hydrogen or other technologies that are not close to economic viability on their own, green finance is not going to make the difference? 18:00 Role of green finance in China's overseas investments. 23:00 If green energy is more distributed, does that work against China's green finance model, based on large loans for big projects? Or can small be beautiful?  

What does it change to call Israel's assault on Gaza a “genocide”? Guest:  Omer Bartov, Dean's Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University and author of the op-ed, “I'm a Genocide Scholar. I Know It When I See It.” Another article mentioned in this episode: “The Need to Forget” by Yehuda Elkana Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Ethan Oberman, Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it change to call Israel's assault on Gaza a “genocide”? Guest:  Omer Bartov, Dean's Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University and author of the op-ed, “I'm a Genocide Scholar. I Know It When I See It.” Another article mentioned in this episode: “The Need to Forget” by Yehuda Elkana Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Ethan Oberman, Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it change to call Israel's assault on Gaza a “genocide”? Guest:  Omer Bartov, Dean's Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University and author of the op-ed, “I'm a Genocide Scholar. I Know It When I See It.” Another article mentioned in this episode: “The Need to Forget” by Yehuda Elkana Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Ethan Oberman, Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today:Omer Bartov is the Dean's Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University. He joins us to discuss his view that Israel's ongoing actions in Gaza constitute genocide.Then GBH CEO Susan Goldberg stops by studio 3 to update us on the impacts of losing federal funding. 

U.S. Government funding for scientific research has led to innovations and breakthroughs for decades. But, with funding freezes, slashed budgets, and the cancellation of grants, the health of America's scientific enterprise is in jeopardy. What's at stake – for research, innovation, and the economy? How did we get here, and what will it take to chart a more sustainable path forward? David Leonhardt, director of the Editorial Board of The New York Times, leads a discussion with Holden Thorp, editor in chief of the Science family of journals, Jennifer Nuzzo, epidemiology professor at Brown University, and Karel Mertens, senior vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Their conversation was held in late June, 2025.

Do you hate the taste of cilantro and chocolate? You might be a super taster! Rachel Herz is a neuroscientist at Brown University who specializes in taste and smell. In this episode, Adam, Rachel, and Adam's wife Allison Sweet Grant investigate the sources of their different food preferences, uncover the overlooked power of smell, and analyze the effects of the gene that can turn some people into picky eaters. FollowHost: Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant | LinkedIn: @adammgrant | Website: adamgrant.net/) Guest: Rachel Herz (Instagram | LinkedIn: @rachelherz | Website: rachelherz.com/) LinksBooks: Why You Eat What You Eat (2019), That's Disgusting (2013), The Scent of Desire (2008)Subscribe to TED Instagram: @tedYouTube: @TEDTikTok: @tedtoksLinkedIn: @ted-conferencesWebsite: ted.comPodcasts: ted.com/podcastsFor the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/worklife/worklife-with-adam-grant-transcriptsFor a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext: ted.com/futureyouTEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-vienna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you hate the taste of cilantro and chocolate? You might be a super taster! Rachel Herz is a neuroscientist at Brown University who specializes in taste and smell. In this episode, Adam, Rachel, and Adam's wife Allison Sweet Grant investigate the sources of their different food preferences, uncover the overlooked power of smell, and analyze the effects of the gene that can turn some people into picky eaters. FollowHost: Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant | LinkedIn: @adammgrant | Website: adamgrant.net/) Guest: Rachel Herz (Instagram | LinkedIn: @rachelherz | Website: rachelherz.com/) LinksBooks: Why You Eat What You Eat (2019), That's Disgusting (2013), The Scent of Desire (2008)Subscribe to TED Instagram: @tedYouTube: @TEDTikTok: @tedtoksLinkedIn: @ted-conferencesWebsite: ted.comPodcasts: ted.com/podcastsFor the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcriptsFor a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearchInterested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDSports: ted.com/sportsTEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-vienna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready to transform how you approach life's challenges? On this special anniversary episode of The Grit Show, Robie Lawrence steps behind the mic to share the timeless lessons he's learned from ancient Taoist wisdom, filtered through the gentle wit of Winnie the Pooh. Discover why chasing success and grinding expectations led to more stress than satisfaction, and how shifting focus toward the natural flow of life brought surprising peace and authentic joy. From lessons on the golf course to unexpected twists in his career path, Robie unpacks concepts like “Wu Wei” and the power of the “uncarved block”—and why letting go of rigid plans may be exactly what you need. Curious how existential dread, hustle culture, and Taoism connect? Tune in for profound insights and practical inspiration that just might change your perspective on achieving happiness, well-being, and fulfillment.Robie Lawrence is the guest host for this special anniversary episode of The Grit Show. A Brown University alumnus who wrestled internationally in his youth, Robie's life journey took him from high-achieving student and athlete to discovering transformative wisdom through "The Tao of Pooh" by Benjamin Hoff during college. This introduction to Taoist principles of natural flow and childlike openness helped him move from stress and existential dread to peaceful acceptance and joy. Although still a newlywed, he is married to the girl of his dreams—someone he first kissed when he was 16. As Shawna Rodrigues' husband, Robie steps behind the mic to celebrate the milestones of both the podcast and their partnership, offering listeners gentle wisdom and inspiration for approaching life's challenges with greater ease and authenticity.If something about this episode resonated with you and you want to reach out to Robie, send a message to Shawna on Instagram (@ShawnaPodcasts)– she promises to get it to him!Stay Connected to The Grit ShowFollow us on Instagram: @The.Grit.Show or Shawna @ShawnaPodcastsGrab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages & as a bonus, you'll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comYou can also purchase the full-size gift worthy Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here bit.ly/TGSMermaidReally love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!

On this episode, Coach DeCapito joins the show! Coach DeCapito is the Defensive Line Coach at Brown University. We discuss his coaching career. Recruiting at an Ivy League school. And more! Twitter: CoachPDeCapito Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off! Twitter: CoachStrobel Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off!

This episode is an extra special one as I'm joined by my husband, a Brown University graduate and practicing oral surgeon! He's here to share what he wishes he knew back in high school, from navigating the Ivy League experience to thriving in the intense world of surgical training We've prepared questions that resonate with high school students and parents, including how to handle pressure and burnout, navigating doubt on your college admissions journey, exploring different oral surgery pathways, and how our definitions of success have evolved. Whether you're a high school student dreaming of an Ivy League or Top-tier school, a parent wondering what it really takes to support your child through the process, or someone curious about the journey from high school to surgeon life, this episode is for you.  Before we dive into this fun interview with my husband, I wanted to let you know that we are hosting a free live training this coming Wednesday. You can register now at www.passionprep.com/live and I'll walk you through 5 major mistakes that students are making that could decrease their chances of getting accepted, what's changing with the Ivy League and Top-tier college admissions landscape, and the exact 3-step framework my students used to get into Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Columbia, UCLA, NYU, and many more.  Additionally, we've officially launched our Passion Project Bootcamp: A : Self-Paced Online Course. This digital, step-by-step course will help you build a strong college admissions gameplan, select the right extracurriculars, brainstorm & execute your unique Passion Project, create your resume, and much more: https://passionprep.teachable.com/p/ppbc-self-paced-online-course. As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.

On this episode, Coach DeCapito joins the show! Coach DeCapito is the Defensive Line Coach at Brown University. We discuss his coaching career. Recruiting at an Ivy League school. And more! Twitter: CoachPDeCapito Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off! Twitter: CoachStrobel Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off!

Dr. Jacquelyn Gill is an Assistant Professor of Paleoecology and Plant Ecology at the University of Maine. Jacquelyn is a paleoecologist. She studies ecology and climate change over the past 20,000 years since the end of the ice age. This involves taking a forensics-like approach to analyzing the sediments and fossil records in lakes and bogs that give clues about past climates and landscapes. When she's not thinking about science, Jacquelyn likes to be outdoors, exploring the forest and coastline in Maine. Her indoor hobbies include a weekly trivia night, knitting, and reading. She received her Masters degree and PhD in Geography from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Afterward she served as a the Voss Postdoctoral Fellow at Brown University before joining the faculty at the University of Maine. She was the recipient of the E. Lucy Braun Award for Excellence in Ecology, the Student Section Award for Excellent Women in Ecology, and the Cooper Award all from the Ecological Society of America. She also received the Trewarth Award for Best Student Paper, the Graduate Peer Mentor Award, and the Whitbeck Dissertator Fellowship from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Jacquelyn is with us today to tell us all about her journey through life and science.

In today's episode, LDG interviews Fort Lauderdale United Defender Sheyenne Allen.Sheyenne is a defender for Fort Lauderdale United in the USL Super League. As a young player, Sheyenne played three sports, but thrived in soccer specifically at a young age, earning her a spot in Delaware's Olympic Development Program. Sheyenne then moved to a collegiate program, attending Brown University, where she won an Ivy League Title and was a team captain. Sheyenne started her professional career playing in Portugal's top division, where she played the duration of the 23/24 season. Sheyenne returned to the United States ahead of the inaugural USL Super League season with Fort Lauderdale United, where she helped the team reach the final and played 14 matches.Sheyenne talked about her time with Kia McNeill's Brown, how playing in Portugal's Liga BPI boosted her development, her leadership style, and why she's returning to Fort Lauderdale after a successful inaugural season!Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT with guests Geoff Case, Clara & Stella Propp. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Geoff Case, an accomplished rider and trainer, Case has produced horses for Team USA and coached students to top national titles. As a USEF ‘R' judge, he has officiated across the country, while his clinics worldwide focus on riding mechanics, horsemanship, and mental strength. Guest: Clara Propp, a three-time Junior Hunter Finals Grand Champion and 2024 NAYC Individual Gold Medalist, has successfully transitioned to the U25 jumper ranks at just 17 years old. She also shares her journey with over 60,000 followers on TikTok, combining sport and daily life as a competitive show jumper. Guest: Stella Propp, a top amateur hunter and jumper competitor balances her passion for the equestrian sport with the demands of studying at Brown University. Training alongside her sister, Clara, with Brianne Goutal, 22-year-old Stella Propp exemplifies the next generation of dedicated amateur riders. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina, Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance Group Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person event!

Get Howard's book here: https://a.co/d/dKN61sC   Tariffs are threatening, AI is replacing jobs, inflation is on the rise, and the word “recession” is being bandied about. The economy is on everyone's mind these days—because we're living it! But few people feel like they understand economics well enough to determine which policies would work best and champion those policies effectively.   Howard Yaruss can break down our economic system in a straightforward, nonpartisan way, avoiding jargon as he answers such questions as:   · Who pays for tariffs and how do they affect prices, jobs, and our economy? · Are the government's huge deficits and escalating national debt threats to our well-being? · What causes inflation, how big a problem is it, and how can we rein it in? · Could alternative currencies like Bitcoin replace the dollar? · What does the Fed do and how does it affect our lives? · Why is inequality soaring and what can we do about it? · Do tax cuts for the wealthy create jobs or just more inequality? · Why do so many people believe free trade is good if it causes some people to lose jobs? · Are we headed for a recession and, if so, what can be done to get the economy back on track?   HOWARD YARUSS is an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and activist who has taught a variety of courses on economics and business and currently teaches at New York University. Prior to teaching, he served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Radian Group, one of the largest guarantors of debt in the world. Yaruss graduated from Brown University, studied at the London School of Economics, and earned a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania.   Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop   Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles   Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/   Read Jason in Unaligned here: https://substack.com/home/post/p-161586946...   Read, "We're All Sellouts Now" here: https://benburgis.substack.com/.../all-we-ever-wanted-was...

In this episode, Tejal Desai PhD discusses her groundbreaking work in nanotechnology and drug delivery, sharing how her team is solving the fundamental challenge that only 5% of drugs successfully make it through the GI tract. Tejal Ashwin Desai PhD is the Sorensen Family Dean of Engineering at Brown University and a member of the National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Medicine, and National Academy of Inventors. Previously, she served as the Deborah Cowan Endowed Professor at University of California, San Francisco, where she directed the Health Innovations via Engineering Initiative. Her research focuses on creating biodegradable devices that deliver precise doses of medication where and when needed, with applications in diabetes treatment, retinal diseases, and immunotherapy. Tejal's translational research focuses on creating microscopic delivery systems that work at the cellular level. Her team has developed miniaturized implants that deliver medication to treat retinal diseases for months instead of requiring monthly eye injections, and nanorods technology that shows promise in treating autoimmune diseases like psoriasis. She discusses the importance of human-centered design, her transition from researcher to Dean, and the future of AI-integrated engineering through Brown's a new institute in the School of Engineering. If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a

Data from Gallup and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that Americans are reading fewer books and spending less time reading than ever. There's been reporting on college kids struggling to finish longer texts. And earlier this year, in a viral post, one user lamented their loss of concentration for reading, which led to a larger online discourse about how to approach books again. Brittany revisits her convo with Elaine Castillo, author of the book How to Read Now, and Abdullah Shihipar, Research Associate at the People, Place and Health collective at Brown University, to get into why reading books is on the decline, the battle for our attention, and what people can do to get their reading grooves back.This episode originally published February 3, 2025.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comEd Batista spent fifteen years as Lecturer and Leadership Coach at Stanford Business School, working in and teaching the highly popular course there, Interpersonal Dynamics – also known as “Touchy Feely.” In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth talks with Ed about the influence that course had on Ed's coaching – and how course “T-groups” are a powerful laboratory to explore influence. They discuss why needers need to build emotional regulation and how many people confuse force and power – and confuse empathy with needing to be nice. By the end of this episode, you'll have a deeper understanding of core concepts in touchy feely – and why that doesn't imply you need to adopt a “touchy feely” leadership style.SHOW NOTES:How the Stanford course Interpersonal Dynamics (aka “Touchy Feely”) has influenced EdA short history on Interpersonal dynamics (Kurt Lewin and “T-groups”)A source of power is developing close and connected relationships with peopleMagical black box, artificial setting, or great laboratory for exploring interpersonal communication, influence and power? Michael and Ed debate T-groupsThe benefit of structured reflectionEd is not advocating a “touch feely” leadership style – but he does stress the importance of emotional regulationAre you willing to understand and explore your feelings?Confusing force and powerConfusing empathy with being nice (or with not holding people accountable)The need to understand what another person is feelingMichael and Ed discuss empathy vs perspective taking – is the difference a nuance, and does that matter?EdBot (the large language model built on Ed's blog) and Swiss watchesHow should coaches take advantage of AI tools, what differentiates human coaches?A man and his dog.. the common connection: Buster (Great Pyrenees mix) is to Ed what and Manchas (Spanish Mastin mix) is to Michael… BIO AND LINKS:Ed Batista has been an executive coach since 2006, working with senior leaders who are facing a challenge or would like to be more effective or fulfilled in their roles. He also spent 15 years as a Lecturer and Leadership Coach at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Most of Ed's clients are technology company CEOs, but he works with leaders in fields from investing to healthcare. Issues he addresses with clients include managing relationships with key employees, improving leadership team dynamics, transitioning from technical expert to leader, evolving company culture, and better self-care. Ed's work as a coach began after a 15-year career in management, during which he took two years off to earn an MBA at Stanford and helped launch three new organizations. He writes about coaching and related issues at www.edbatista.com. Ed is married to Amy Wright, and they lived in San Francisco from 1990 to 2020, when they relocated to a farm 40 miles north of the city. In addition to his MBA, Ed earned a BA in History, magna cum laude, from Brown University.Previous episode with Ed and Michael EP120: Power Struggles Among Nice People: https://redcircle.com/shows/86fcd90d-083e-4af2-9bc8-6d52fb981ae1Ed's website and blog: https://www.edbatista.com/about.htmlKurt Lewin and T-groups: https://www.edbatista.com/2018/06/a-brief-history-of-t-groups.htmlProf Jeffrey Pfeffer at Stanford: https://jeffreypfeffer.comForce isn't Power: https://www.edbatista.com/2021/03/force-isnt-power.htmlTry out EdBot: https://www.edbatista.com/2025/04/ask-me-anything-anytime-the-ed-bot-20.html8000 Coaching Sessions Reflection: https://www.edbatista.com/2024/05/8000-coaching-sessions.html9000 Hours (Evolution of a Practice): https://www.edbatista.com/2025/03/9000-coaching-sessions-the-evolution-of-a-practice.html97% Effective, Now on video, here: https://www.youtube.com/@97PercentEffectiveMichael's Award-Winning book, Get Promoted: What Your Really Missing at Work That's Holding You Back https://tinyurl.com/453txk74Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alden Jones explores tips for writing memoirs and discusses her work in fiction.  She is the author of The Wanting Was a Wilderness, Unaccompanied Minors, and The Blind Masseuse. Her books have won awards including the New American Fiction Prize and the Lascaux Book Prize and been finalists for the PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay, the Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction, and two Lambda Literary Awards. Short works of fiction and nonfiction have appeared in The Best American Travel Writing, The Cut, the Boston Globe, Agni, Prairie Schooner, the Iowa Review, Post Road, and The Rumpus. Alden holds degrees in literature and creative writing from Brown University, New York University, and Bennington College. She is Writer-in-Residence at Emerson College. Her latest work is Edge of the World: An Anthology of Queer Travel WritingLearn more at alden-jones.com Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

Your Health First: Advancements in Robotic Surgery & Live Liver Donation at Houston MethodistJoin Dr. Joe Galati on this episode of "Your Health First" as he speaks with leading surgeons from Houston Methodist Hospital, Dr. Simon and Dr. Yee Lee Cheah. Broadcasting live from 740 KTRH in Houston and worldwide on the iHeartRadio app every Sunday at 7:00 PM Central, this insightful discussion delves into the groundbreaking work being done in robotic surgery and the current status of the live donor liver transplant program at Houston Methodist.Dr. Simon and Dr. Cheah share their expertise on the numerous benefits of robotic surgery, highlighting the significant advantages for patients and the remarkable advancements in technology over the past 5-10 years. They also provide a comprehensive overview of the meticulous patient selection process for live liver donors and detail the structured program at Houston Methodist Hospital.Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the cutting-edge surgical techniques and life-saving transplant procedures making a difference in patient care.For more information:Dr. Simon & Dr. Cheah: www.houstonmethodist.orgDr. Joe Galati: www.drjoegalati.comGuest Biographies:Dr. Simon:Dr. Simon is a highly accomplished surgeon with a specialization in abdominal transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery. She earned her medical degree with honors from University College Cork Faculty of Medicine in Ireland in 2002 and completed her general surgery residency at Brown University Program, Rhode Island Hospital. Dr. Simon further honed her expertise with a research fellowship in Diagnostic Imaging at Brown University and an ASTS-certified fellowship in Abdominal Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center. Her clinical interests are extensive, encompassing both benign and malignant tumors of the liver, bile duct, and pancreas, including hepatocellular carcinoma and Klatskin tumors. She is also deeply involved in kidney transplantation, living and deceased donor liver transplantation, pancreatic carcinoma, robotic surgery, and surgery for portal hypertension. Dr. Simon is board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Dr. Yee Lee Cheah:Dr. Yee Lee Cheah is a distinguished surgeon who joined the J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center at Houston Methodist Hospital in 2022. She graduated with honors from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2000 and completed her General Surgery Residency at the Brown University Program. Dr. Cheah further specialized with an ASTS-accredited fellowship in Transplantation & Hepatobiliary Surgery at the Lahey Clinic. Prior to Houston Methodist, she played a pivotal role at the Asian American Liver Centre at Gleneagles Hospital, the largest adult living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) center in Southeast Asia, before returning to LHMC to develop their LDLT and robotic surgery programs. Her expertise lies in living donor liver transplantation, robotic transplantation, HPB surgery for benign and malignant disorders, and nutrition therapy for surgical patients. Dr. Cheah's main research interests are centered on living donor safety and robotic surgery. She has held faculty positions at Brown University and Tufts University and served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textOmer Bartov is an Israeli–American historian and a leading scholar of the Holocaust and genocide. He is the Dean's Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University, renowned for his work on the Nazi indoctrination of the Wehrmacht and the Holocaust in Eastern Europe. Want more than just watching?Connect with Israelis, Palestinians, and global voices having real conversations every day - https://discord.gg/MSTfuhnj8S Socials: https://linktr.ee/adarwSupport the Show: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sulhaPayPal: https://paypal.me/AdarW?locale.x=en_USSupport the show

Have you ever wondered why genealogy captivates so many people? Whether it's tracing a family tree back generations or holding on to stories told around the dinner table, genealogy offers a powerful sense of connection—a connection that can shape identities, claims of property, and even arguments for freedom. But genealogy isn't just a modern-day hobby. In early America, genealogy was a deeply consequential practice with social, political, and legal implications. Karin Wulf, a Professor of History and the Eighth Director and Librarian of the John Carter Brown Library at Brown University, joins us to explore the ways early Americans were interested in their family histories with details from her book, Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America. Karin's Website | Book | Instagram Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/403 RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODES

When you are faced with a decision, do you consider the best outcome, or do you consider your deepest values about which actions are appropriate? Steven Sloman contrasts these two primary strategies for making decisions: consequentialism or prioritizing one's sacred values. He argues that, while both modes of decision making are necessary tools for a good decision maker, people err by deploying sacred values more often than they should, especially when it comes to sociopolitical issues. As a result, we oversimplify, grow disgusted and angry, and act in ways that contribute to social polarization. Drawing on historical and current examples of the two decision-making strategies in action, Sloman provides a thorough overview of the psychology of decision making, including work on judgment, conscious and unconscious decision-making processes, the roles of emotion, and even an analysis of habit and addiction. Steven Sloman has taught at Brown University since 1992. He is the author of Causal Models and a coauthor of The Knowledge Illusion (with Phil Fernbach). His new book is The Cost of Conviction: How Our Deepest Values Lead Us Astray.

In this episode we talk to special guest, Haider Dhalla. Topics of discussion include: His recent graduation from Brown University, next steps in his academic journey, the challenges of finding routine, the concept of working with yourself rather than against yourself, and being mindful of our mental and behavioral habits.Have a listen & don't forget to follow the podcast to stay up to date on our episodes! You can also leave us feedback on the episode over at our Instagram @holistichealerscommunity or find out more about Haider at his IG.IG: @dhallabillzzSong: My LifeWritten by: MC WoesProduced by: EQ

In this episode, Richard Westcott is joined by Wendy Ayres-Bennett and Benjamin Pitt to explore a big, everyday question: what is the value of speaking other languages? The conversation looks at how the languages we speak shape our sense of identity, influence how we think and reason, and affect how we relate to others. We explore how multilingualism can foster social cohesion, support cognitive flexibility, and even boost economic opportunities.Our guests discuss why language is never just a tool for communication and why recognising its deeper value matters for how we design education, shape public policy, and navigate life in an increasingly interconnected world.This episode is hosted by Richard Westcott (Cambridge University Health Partners and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus), and features experts Benjamin Pitt (IAST) and Wendy Ayres-Bennett (University of Cambridge). Season 4 Episode 9 transcriptListen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform For more information about the Crossing Channels podcast series and the work of the Bennett Institute and IAST visit our websites at bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk and iast.frFollow us on Linkedin, Bluesky and X. With thanks to:Audio production by Steve HankeyAssociate production by Burcu Sevde SelviVisuals by Tiffany Naylor and Aurore CarbonnelMore information about our host and guests:Richard Westcott is an award-winning journalist who spent 27 years at the BBC as a correspondent/producer/presenter covering global stories for the flagship Six and Ten o'clock TV news as well as the Today programme. Last year, Richard left the corporation and he is now the communications director for Cambridge University Health Partners and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, both organisations that are working to support life sciences and healthcare across the city. @BBCwestcottBenjamin Pitt is a cognitive scientist and current Research Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse. He studies how language and culture shape the way people think, and what this cognitive diversity can tell us about the structure of the human mind. He holds degrees from Brown University and the University of Chicago, and – starting next Spring – he will be joining the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts, as assistant professor and director of the “Cognitive Construction” lab.Wendy Ayres-Bennett is Emerita Professor of French Philology and Linguistics, University of Cambridge. She was Principal Investigator (2016-2021) on the AHRC-funded, multi-disciplinary research project, Multilingualism: Empowering Individuals, Transforming Societies, which promoted the value of languages for key issues of our time and explored the benefits of language learning for individuals and societies. An AHRC-funded follow-on project Promoting Language Policy provided research-based evidence for moving languages higher up the political agenda. She currently holds a Leverhulme Trust Emeritus Fellowship to write a book on language policy in the UK.

In this episode of the Drop In CEO podcast Michelle Drolet, Founder and CEO of Towerwall, to discuss the complexities of cybersecurity and her journey as a leader in the tech industry. Michelle shares her personal and professional background, detailing her rise to CEO, overcoming significant challenges, and her strategies for building robust cyber defense programs for clients. The conversation highlights her resilience through personal adversities, the significance of trustworthy relationships, and the importance of giving back to the community through initiatives like the Towerwall Cyber Summit. Michelle emphasizes the need for organizations to be proactive and vigilant in their cybersecurity efforts, offering insights into how Towerwall partners with clients to secure their digital infrastructure. The episode concludes with inspiring words on leadership, resilience, and the importance of community impact. Episode Highlights: 02:15 Michelle's Journey in Cybersecurity 07:05 Challenges and Resilience in Leadership 14:40 The Importance of Cybersecurity 27:08 Family and Business: A Personal Insight Michelle Drolet is the Founder and CEO of Towerwall, a leading cybersecurity firm serving clients like BOSE, Smith & Wesson, Brown University, and UMass Memorial Health. Recognized as one of CTO Magazine’s "Top Women in Cybersecurity" and named to Forbes’ "50 Over 50," Michelle brings decades of experience helping organizations protect what matters most. With a client roster that spans industries and borders—including the Insurance Board of the Bahamas—Michelle is a sought-after thought leader and speaker. She’d be honored to join The Drop in CEO podcast to share actionable insights from the front lines of cybersecurity leadership and strategy. Connect with Michelle Drolet: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-drolet-a926b79/ Company Website: Towerwall.com For more information about my services or if you just want to connect and have a chat, reach out at: https://dropinceo.com/contact/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reclaim Connection and Presence in Your Life with the Tend to Your Soul Toolkit   Have you ever caught yourself rushing through life, not truly tasting your food, hearing your partner, or allowing yourself to feel your emotions? In this episode, Whitney reflects on her summer experience as a student in an eight-week mindfulness course at Brown University.   She explores a handful of life areas where she's focusing on being more intentional, like savoring food, listening more deeply, and approaching difficult emotions with grace. Whitney offers practical tips to cultivate mindfulness in everyday life situations and inspires listeners to reflect on where they, too, could be more intentional in their own day-to-day.   Here's what you can look forward to in today's episode: Whitney's personal experience of learning at Brown University over the summer Being more aware and appreciative of food – viewing food as medicine and honoring what you consume with more awareness Practicing deep listening in all of your relationships Being spacious and gracious with what's true and consciously attending to emotions, even the ones that aren't as fun to feel ‌ Get on the waitlist for Season to Shift, Whitney's signature, six-week mastermind for moms that starts September 2025.  ‌ Calling Her In: 10 Soulful Journaling Prompts to Connect with Your Future Self   Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l Electric Ideas Podcast

Dr. Ja-Naé Duane discusses her book, co-authored with futurist Steve Fisher, “SuperShifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence.” Ja-Naé is a leading behavioral scientist, an MIT research fellow, and an innovation strategist with deep expertise in emerging technologies. She is a faculty member at Brown University and her mission is to improve life for one billion people through systems innovation, and the democratization of intelligent technologies. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management 

In the face of accelerating climate change, anticapitalist environmental justice activists and elite tech corporations increasingly see eye to eye. Both envision solar-powered futures where renewable energy redresses gentrification, systemic racism, and underemployment. However, as Myles Lennon argues in Subjects of the Sun: Solar Energy in the Shadows of Racial Capitalism (Duke University Press, 2025), solar power is no less likely to exploit marginalized communities than dirtier forms of energy. Drawing from ethnographic research on clean energy corporations and community solar campaigns in New York City, Lennon argues that both groups overlook solar's extractive underside because they primarily experience energy from the sun in the virtual world of the cloud. He shows how the material properties of solar technology—its shiny surfaces, decentralized spatiality, and modularity—work closely with images, digital platforms, and quantitative graphics to shape utopic visions in which renewable energy can eradicate the constitutive tensions of racial capitalism. As a corrective to this virtual world, Lennon calls for an equitable energy transition that centers the senses and sensibilities neglected by screenwork: one's haptic care for their local environment; the full-bodied feel of infrastructural labor; and the sublime affect of the sun. Myles Lennon is Dean's Assistant Professor of Environment and Society and Anthropology at Brown University. Alec Fiorini is a PhD student at Queen Mary University London's Centre for Labour, Sustainability and Global Production (CLaSP). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes anthropologist and author Dr. Manvir Singh to explore the enduring power of shamanism as a psychological and cultural technology. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-311/?ref=278 Singh discusses insights from his fieldwork with the Mentawai people and Amazonian Yopo shamans, explaining how ritual, performance, and belief help people manage uncertainty and catalyze healing. Together with Paul, he examines the contested history of ancient psychedelic use, the risks of neo-shamanic narratives, and the deep psychological roots of sacred ceremony. Dr. Manvir Singh is an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of California, Davis. He holds a BA from Brown University and a PhD in human evolutionary biology from Harvard. His writing has appeared in The New Yorker, Wired, The Guardian, and top academic journals. His first book, Shamanism: The Timeless Religion, was published in 2025. Highlights: Shamanism as a psychological technology Performance, otherness, and credibility in healing Yopo, bufotenine, and entheogenic archaeology Why ancient psychedelic use is hard to verify The tension between tradition and neo-shamanism What happens when ceremony loses its context Episode Sponsors: Golden Rule Mushrooms - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout These show links may contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links.

Pregnancy should be a time of joy and anticipation, but for thousands of American women each year, it becomes the most dangerous period of their lives. In this eye-opening conversation with Professor Elizabeth Tobin-Tyler of Brown University, we explore the shocking reality that homicide is a leading cause of traumatic death for pregnant and postpartum women, accounting for 31% of maternal injury deaths.Professor Tobin-Tyler draws on her unique background spanning both law and public health to explain how pregnancy often triggers escalating violence in abusive relationships. When an abuser's need for control meets the shifting attention and resources that accompany pregnancy, the results can be deadly—particularly for Black women, who die at five times the rate of white women from homicide during pregnancy.We dive into the complex systems that fail pregnant survivors, from healthcare settings where brief appointments and the presence of abusers make disclosure difficult, to legal frameworks that inadequately protect women from armed abusers. The conversation explores innovative solutions like medical-legal partnerships that bring lawyers into healthcare settings to address both medical and social determinants of health simultaneously.The ripple effects of this violence extend far beyond individual families. Children exposed to domestic violence face lifelong health consequences, creating an estimated $8 billion annual economic burden across healthcare, education, and criminal justice systems. Despite these staggering costs, funding for research and services continues to face cuts.You'll come away from this conversation with a new understanding of how Medicaid access, firearm regulations, and community-based services can save lives, along with practical advice for supporting pregnant survivors in your own community. Professor Tobin-Tyler challenges us all to stop normalizing violence against women and to recognize pregnant women as valuable human beings in their own right—not just as vessels for their children.

In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm so excited to welcome Emily Oster, renowned economist, bestselling author, and professor at Brown University. You probably know her from her popular books Expecting Better, Cribsheet, and The Family Firm. Today, Emily joins me to take on “10 Fertility Myths: Fact or Fiction,” and we're diving into what the data really says. We're breaking down some of the most common beliefs about fertility—things like alcohol and caffeine use, stress, age, male fertility, and when to see a specialist. Emily is known for her clear and evidence-based approach to decision-making, and I know you're going to walk away from this conversation feeling more informed, supported, and empowered. In this episode, we cover: Whether alcohol and caffeine really impact fertility How timing sex and managing stress play into conception When it's time to see a fertility specialist The truth about age-related fertility decline Common myths around male fertility and sperm quality How to use data in making fertility decisions Emily's expansion of ParentData.org to support those TTC   Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 4 pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and answer your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to connect with me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tipsSubscribe to the newsletter to get updatesJoin Egg Whisperer SchoolRequest a Consultation with Dr. Aimee Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well-known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Mark Blyth is a professor of international economics at Brown University. In Mark's first appearance on the show, he discusses his new book Inflation: A Guide for Users and Losers, the concept of angrynomics, a new way to look at price controls, demographic decline, and much more. Check out the transcript for this week's episode, now with links. Recorded on June 4th, 2025 Subscribe to David's Substack: Macroeconomic Policy Nexus Follow David Beckworth on X: @DavidBeckworth Follow Mark on X: @MkBlyth Follow the show on X: @Macro_Musings Check out our Macro Musings merch! Subscribe to David's new BTS YouTube Channel  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:50 - Angrynomics 00:03:56 - Motivation for ‘Inflation: A Guide for Users and Losers' 00:08:27 - Five Things They Don't Tell You About Inflation 00:14:32 - Good, Bad, and Ugly Inflation 00:18:14 - Interest Rates and Inflation 00:21:33 - Price Controls 00:26:13 - Stories About Inflation 00:35:03 - Hyperinflation 00:42:24 - Pandemic Inflation 00:58:00 - Disinflation, China, and Demographic Decline 01:00:30 - Recommendations for Policymakers 01:02:00 - Outro

Manvir is an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of California, Davis. He holds a bachelor's degree in human biology from Brown University and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. He has studied Indigenous psychedelics use in the Orinoco river basin of Colombia and, since 2014, has conducted ethnographic fieldwork with Mentawai communities on Siberut Island, Indonesia, focusing on shamanism and justice. His book is Shamanism: The Timeless Religion. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe