Hello! This is The Vergecast, the flagship podcast of The Verge... and your life. Every Friday, Nilay Patel and Dieter Bohn make sense of the week's tech news with help from our wide-ranging staff. And on Tuesdays, Nilay hosts in-depth, one-on-one interviews with major technology leaders. Join us every week for a fun, deeply nerdy, often off-the-rails conversation about what's happening now (and next) in technology and gadgets.
We live in a confusing time, bombarded every day with news from around the world that can be hard to follow, or fully understand. Let Worldly be your guide. Every Thursday, senior writer Zack Beauchamp, senior foreign editor Jennifer Williams, and staff defense writer Alex Ward give you the history and context you need to make sense of the moment and navigate the world around you. Produced by Vox and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson explores news, culture, social justice, and politics with analysis from Sam Sinyangwe, Kaya Henderson, and De’Ara Balenger. Then he sits down for deep conversations with experts, influencers, and diverse local and national leaders. New episodes every Tuesday.
Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know they’re dogs? Or, why do feet stink? Plus, we have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts -- all checked by experts.
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Life is complicated, but we love simple answers. AI and robotics are changing the nature of work. Emojis change the way we write. Fossil Fuels were once the engine of progress, now we're in a race to change how we power the planet. We're constantly trying to save ourselves...from ourselves. This Anthro Life brings you smart conversations with humanity’s top makers and minds to make sense of it all. We dig into our creative potential through design, culture, and technology. Change your perspe ...
Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help you simply get more out of life. In addition, Mike uncovers and shares short, engaging pieces of " ...
The news, explained. Join Sharon Brettkelly & Emile Donovan every weekday as they make sense of the big stories with the country’s best journalists and experts. Made possible by RNZ & NZ On Air.
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Conversations about life experiences, social media stories, politics, relationships and how to make sense of it all.
Good Trouble Media is on a mission to make equitable schooling and high-quality education an international priority. By telling authentic stories of the people behind and within global education systems, we provide engaging digital content and tangible tools to help game-changers and budding leaders commit to and grapple with improving our education system. Now Playing: The First Five #Edu2020 Common Sense Podcast
The intersection of common sense and facts Two former intelligence analysts bring you the facts, connect the dots, and break through the liberal media bias.
At the intersection of learning, media, and the future of work, join us each week as we sense and discover where the future of learning is heading.
In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.
The Motley Fool's daily look at stocks in the news, the top business/investing stories, and occasional tangents.
The daily show about books, writers, and big ideas. Hosted by Andrew Keen.
Sermon, Bible Study, and Grace School of Ministry training course audio recordings from Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church of Greenville, PA. (If an individual episode is part of an ongoing series, the series name will be identified first in the title followed by a colon and then the episode name.)
Morning Announcements is a daily show brought to you by the Betches Sup, here to help you make sense of the world in the wake of 2020’s chaos. Every morning, Betches co-founder and host Sami Sage gives you quick daily updates with the most important info you need to know about politics and current events.
Three twentysomethings navigating the creative industry and trying to make sense of the social age. We pick apart the creative process and get lost in the unfiltered drone of culture.
Dr. Laura Call of the Day | 2020 Nominee • 15th Annual Podcast Awards - Kids & Family Category Official feed of the Dr. Laura Call of the Day Podcast! As one of the most popular talk show hosts in radio history, Dr. Laura Schlessinger offers no-nonsense advice infused with a strong sense of ethics, accountability, and personal responsibility; she's been doing it successfully for more than 40 years, reaching millions of listeners weekly. Her internationally syndicated radio program is heard e ...
Future Thinkers is a media platform, community, and education portal dedicated to the evolution of society, technology, and consciousness. Helping you become better adapted to our uncertain future. As seen in BBC, Forbes, World Economic Forum, and iTunes Top 40. Created by Mike Gilliland and Euvie Ivanova.
"Things Not Seen" talks with people of faith who are working to make sense of why we are here and how we can all live together despite our deep differences in belief. The show is hosted by Dr. David Dault, and features guests from a broad spectrum of public life, with in-depth conversations about real struggles at the intersection of faith and culture.
Depending who you ask, big tech is either going to save humanity or destroy us. Taylor Owen thinks it’s a little more complicated than that. Join him in conversation with leading thinkers as they make sense of a world transformed by technology.
Chris Sims and Matt Wilson love movies. The kinds you would pick up on VHS on a Friday afternoon and have to watch that weekend, no matter how terrible it was. They also love to hate them. Movie Fighters is a celebration of that. Each episode, they watch a movie, recap it, and try to make sense of it. They often don't.
Writer/Musician/YouTuber Gabbie Hanna and her guests discuss the latest life events and take fan questions, while she burns out.
Our world is a crazy one! How do we make sense of it all? The Bible has something to say about every inch of thread that makes up the fabric of our existence. Join me for 20-25 context-providing minutes so that you can begin to make sense of it all. At the end of the podcast, we will point you to extra resources so that you can dig deeper if you want to. Let's learn together from a Christian worldview. Give it a try!
Groundwork is a half-hour conversation that digs deeply into Scripture, the foundation for our lives. Each week, pastors Dave Bast (president of Words of Hope) and Scott Hoezee (director of CEP at Calvin Seminary) cultivate our understanding of God's Word by unpacking the richness of the Bible and applying it with insight to today's world.
We are Aarjan and Nikita, two South Asian leftists trying to make sense of the surreal times we are trapped in. Every week we’ll have conversations with incredible guests on a wide range of topics, from climate change to media to football to music, all within in the context of the pandemic, late capitalism and fascism, and try to work out what might be left over after it all ends... Produced by Sarah Sahim.
Want to drop fat by eating ridiculously well and exercising less? Whether you’re into Intermittent Fasting, Keto, Paleo, Plant-Based, Wild, Carnivore or completely clueless, we’re here to help you eat right, train smarter, and transform your body and mind to be your absolute best. This family-friendly show is free of outside advertising for your listening pleasure. Winner of 4 awards and #1 in Health in 8+ countries.
The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Everyday Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand a ...
Those Conspiracy Guys is an Irish comedy podcast where we discuss all types and genres of conspiracy theories, paranormal happenings and true crime from Atlantean myths to Zapruder films; from ghosts and demons to alien abductions; from werewolves and vampires to CIA assassins and Russian spies. We have a big episode every two weeks, a True Crime show every other week and loads of other stuff every so often and you can head over to the website for details. Our aim is to cast a light into the ...
Full Court with Fischer & Kaye features college basketball voices Jenny Fischer and Cara Kaye breaking down the NCAA men's and women's basketball landscape, and exciting guests from the world of college hoops.
We're excited to introduce you to Now On Narcity, Narcity Media's first-ever podcast. Every week, your hosts, Brit, Tyeler, Cormac, and Lea, will be breaking down the biggest, wildest, weirdest, and important stories that are tearing through our site. Join us as we explore the big issues unfolding around us, dig into the fascinating events and people in our lives and, like you, try to make sense of it all. Welcome to your digital dive bar — pull up a stool, grab a drink, and enjoy.
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Smart Drivel is the definitive podcast for ambiguous topics. In this ongoing podcast, join Kurt Schneider and Jon Ellenthal as we probe the wonders of, er, um, well we don't really probe anything or answer any burning questions or get to the bottom of things. More like two guys with a mic exploring different topics. Twenty minutes of a conversation you will want to be a part of. We promise the drivel, we hope for the smart.
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SYSK Choice: Why More Is Never Enough & What You Never Knew About Spices
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Who doesn’t have a cellphone? It is hard to find someone who doesn’t have one with them all the time. However, there are some circumstances when you really should put your phone away so others don’t see it. I begin this episode by discussing when that is and why it is important. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/9589232/Putting-…
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LEFT/OVER Episode 11. - Liquid Assets feat. Tom Usher
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We're joined this week by Tom Usher to talk about the most British fanaticism; football. We talk about our own connections with the sport, primarily with Arsenal, and how the atmosphere at the grounds can transcend into a religious experience and the tribalism that comes with the territory. We delve into this current England team and whether it's r…
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Dr. Bindiya Gandhi: How to Find and Fix Underlying Health Issues
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We’re talking about how to be a modern day renaissance woman of functional testing, genetics, and individualized medicine to find and fix underlying health issues.By Abel James, FatBurningMan.com
In today's episode, we start with a walk down memory lane regarding the Trump administration's election interference. Next, we move to Capitol Police Inspector General Michael Bolton's testimony addressing failures during the January 6 insurrection, new findings in the released footage of the fatal shooting of 13 year old Adam Toledo, and updates o…
8-year-old Jayden calls in to discuss how to stop picking on his sister.
Hannah wants to know how to avoid fixating on the negative things happening in the world so she can feel less fear and more joy.
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LG quits the smartphone business / Sonos Roam review / Apple "Spring Loaded" event preview
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Nilay Patel, Dieter Bohn, and Chris Welch dive into the tech and gadget news from this week — including theories on what will be announced at Apple's spring event next week, LG quitting the smartphone business, and Sonos' next speakers. Further reading: US recommends pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine use over extremely rare blood clots How the Joh…
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Silvia Foti: When truth trumps family loyalty
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Stephen Sackur interviews Silvia Foti, an American writer whose grandfather was a Lithuanian man hailed as heroic patriot who paid with his life resisting the Soviets. But according to his granddaughter, Jonas Noreika was no hero - he had the blood of thousands of Jews on his hands. She’s chosen to speak out, angering many in Lithuania. What happen…
Amber is a mom of seven who needs help communicating with her husband.
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Is There a Way to Successfully Date Long Distance?
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25-year-old Chad is “dating” someone he has never met in person, and he'd like Dr. Laura's opinion on whether the relationship can work.
Struggle, discouragement, and setbacks are unpleasant, yet all too common experiences in life. Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t get ahead? Maybe you’ve been given a second chance and you’re trying to do your best against all odds, but you’re confused about the way forward. While we may not always understand why thi…
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Fern Schumer Chapman on Sibling Estrangement and the Road to Reconciliation
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In this episode of "Keen On", Andrew is joined by Fern Schumer Chapman, author of "Brothers, Sisters, Strangers" to discuss understanding, coping with, and healing from the unique pain of sibling estrangement. Critically acclaimed Chicago-based writer Fern Schumer Chapman has written several award-winning books. Her memoir, Motherland — a Barnes & …
Zack, Jenn, and Alex talk about President Joe Biden’s announcement that all remaining US troops will withdraw from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021 — the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that launched the war. They discuss what the US withdrawal means for the near-term future of Afghanistan, why Biden finally made the tough call that his prede…
Retail sales in March grew nearly 10%. Shares of American Eagle Outfitters hit an all-time high after raising guidance for the 1st quarter. Pepsi’s snack division did the heavy lifting in the company’s 1st-quarter report. Maria Gallagher analyzes those stories, highlights the strength of American Eagle’s Aerie brand, and shares why she’s not a grea…
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie took the kids and spent some time getting away together They took the kids to the Easter show Justin shares about a difficult phone call with Kylie, who was very upset Kylie shares about Miss Emily who received lots of presents for her birthday For a happier family try a Happy Families Membership. Be…
The Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci is the most expensive painting ever sold at auction: $400m. After it was sold it vanished. But the arguments about it rage on. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Merging media - a commercial and publicly funded stew
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The biggest shift in public broadcasting is being mulled over by a government-appointed group. But is such a unification desirable, or even necessary?
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Feedback and the Growth Mindset with Dr. Steve Joordens
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Dr. Steve Joordens returns to join Mike Palmer in a conversation about the connections between growth mindset and feedback. If growth mindset is the "What," getting good at giving and receiving feedback is the "How" of learning and personal growth. Steve draws on his experiences as a Psychology Professor and Director of the Advanced Learning Techno…
In today's episode, we start with an update on the Daunte Wright case, witness testimony from the defense in the Derek Chauvin trial, and new details on the Matt Gaetz investigation. Lastly, we end on Headlines That Speak For Themselves.By Betches Media
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Naomi Klein on Entering the Tech Governance Debate
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Global technology companies that power websites and services, like Amazon and Microsoft, and platforms, like Facebook and Google, have created spaces and tools that allow corporations, states and themselves to exert power in many sectors of our lives. In this episode of Big Tech, Taylor Owen speaks with Naomi Klein, author, social activist and film…
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The 2 Ways Rich People Acquire Their Wealth & Why We Act Out of Spite
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Smile! Why? Because smiling offers a lot of benefits. This episode begins with a discussion on all the good things that happen when you smile more often. http://longevity.about.com/od/lifelongbeauty/tp/smiling.htm What does it take to become wealthy? Sometimes it’s luck or having connections but when you look at middle-class people who become wealt…
There's a rift in Nicole's family since her nephew damaged her daughter's baby doll and her family will not do the right thing.
In this episode of "Keen On", Andrew is joined by Blake Smith to discuss his recent essay in Tablet magazine. Blake Smith, a contributing writer at Tablet, is a Harper Schmidt Fellow at the University of Chicago, where he works on cultural ties between France and India. He has written articles for journals such as History of European Ideas and Hist…
Stunden när Fredrik landat i LA, checkat in på The Standard, köpt det senaste numret av Vanity Fair och sitter på rummet med en whiskey i handen och har absolut noll lust att umgås med Filip. Nyligen utsattes ju Fredriks padelracket för hans vrede, i veckan var det skrivaren hans som fick sig en ordentlig omgång. Vem står näst på tur?…
That’s how Asit Sharma describes Coinbase going public at an expected valuation of $65 billion. He also analyzes Stitch Fix founder Katrina Lake’s announcement that she’s stepping down as CEO, and the latest results from Bed Bath & Beyond. Want 50% off to try our Stock Advisor service? Just go to http://StockIdeas.fool.com.…
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#245 Best Of - Self Control: A Learned Behaviour
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Topics discussed in this episode: Justin speaks with Doctor Ethan Kross about teaching our children (and ourselves) how to learn to harness self control. Diverting attention The Batman effect Inner mental mentors Psychological self distance The Toolbox Project The implications of teaching children self-control strategies For a happy family try a Ha…
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How Facebook's algorithm is changing the world
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Facebook protests that its new algorithm that curates your newsfeed is just a mirror reflecting yourself back at you. If that's the case, says one digital expert, it's a funhouse mirror.
Is the pandemic behind us in the UK because the vaccine roll-out has gone so well? Not necessarily. Just look what's happening in Chile. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode, we cover the joint CDC and FDA statement on the halt of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, the resignation of the police officer and chief following the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, and a new phase of the Derek Chauvin trial with the defense calling its first witnesses. Lastly, we end with the call between President Biden and …
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Christian activists and activism (Biblical or not?)
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What are we to make of a Christian activist (or Christian activism)? Christians don’t overthrow governments, riot, or “burn down the system.” But they do try and change the world. How then shall we think? Join Keith and Mark as they reason their way through this issue using the Bible.By Keith Crosby
Jan was raised in foster care and says she has carried negative feelings and thoughts of being an “outsider” throughout life.
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Paul Greenberg on Trimming Your Carbon Footprint
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On today's episode, Andrew Keen talks with Paul Greenberg about his new book, The Climate Diet. Paul Greenberg writes at the intersection of the environment and technology, seeking to help his readers escape screens and find emotional and ecological balance with their planet. He is the author of six books including the New York Times bestseller and…
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Serj Tankian: System of a Down frontman on activism and music
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Serj Tankian is the frontman of world-renowned rock band System of a Down, but is also an arch advocate for his family’s homeland, Armenia. His passionate views on genocide, war and corrupt governance have won him millions of fans and numerous enemies. What matters more to him: the politics or the music?…
The FDA hits the pause button on Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine. Nvidia unveils its first server microprocessors and takes aim at Intel’s most lucrative market. Booking Holdings gets an upgrade. Alicia Alfiere analyzes those stories and shares why Pinterest (and their Active User Growth) is on her radar this upcoming earnings season. Want 50%…
Topics discussed in this episode: Parents have been struggling with their teenager's mood swings since the dawn of time. There is a better way! Emotional regulation The marshmallow experiment Mood swings Reflect their emotions Emotion coaching Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy fami…