Why Climate Funders Don't Fund Housing Policy, and Why They Oughtta
In this episode, host David Roberts talks with Ben Holland of WRI’s New Urban Mobility Alliance and Caroline Spears of Climate Cabinet about why climate funders have largely ignored housing and land‑use policy despite its proven climate benefits. Holland shares his experience building data‑driven cases for dense, walkable development and the skepticism funders have about the sector’s measurability and stakeholder complexity. Spears argues that the housing affordability crisis is creating a new political constituency that can be mobilized, and that state‑level funding opportunities make urbanism a viable climate strategy. Together they debunk common funder objections and outline how targeted policy reforms can become a core part of decarbonization efforts.
Leading Through Scarcity: Purpose Over Panic
In this episode of So What from BCG, host Georgie Frost talks with John Schreiber, CEO of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), and BCG’s Rishi Varma about leading organizations through resource scarcity by anchoring on purpose. John shares...
How to Use AI as a Strategic Thinking Partner
In this episode of the Gary Vee Audio Experience, Gary discusses how to treat AI as a strategic thinking partner, using tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini to analyze cultural trends and inform business decisions. He shares anecdotes about early...
'My Undesirable Friends' Director Julia Loktev
In this episode of the Filmmaker Toolkit Podcast, host Chris Ofaltov talks with director Julia Loktev about her five‑hour documentary series *My Undesirable Friends* (Part 1: Last Air in Moscow). The film follows independent journalists in Moscow as they are labeled...
A Decision Framework for Moving Your Family Somewhere New
In this episode, host Jon Vroman talks with James Yeyman, a real‑estate broker and Front Row Dad, about the family’s move from the U.S. Northeast to Ecuador. James shares how his wife’s Ecuadorian roots, deep personal intuition, and a clear...
The Power of the Pause in Your Child’s Anxiety and OCD
In this episode, child therapist Natasha Daniels explores the "power of the pause" when parenting children, teens, or young adults with anxiety, OCD, or related disorders. She explains how parental urgency—driven by the child's crisis feelings—can unintentionally reinforce anxiety cycles,...
The New Data Layer in MRI: Valerie and Codi Gharagouzloo, PhD, of Imaginostics on Building a One-of-a-Kind Vascular Health Platform
In this episode, Unity Stokes interviews Valerie and Cody Gargoozlu, founders of Imaginostics, about their breakthrough MRI technology that adds a new data layer to traditional scans. Their QC‑MRI platform replaces toxic gadolinium contrast with a safer agent and produces...
Why the Search for Your “True Self” Is a Trap?
In this episode, the host challenges the popular notion of uncovering a singular, authentic "true self," arguing that the quest itself is a cultural trap that obscures the fluid, context‑dependent nature of identity. Drawing on philosophical and psychological insights, they...
Meet the Jewish 'Troublemakers' Who Zionists Hated: The Radical, Unknown History of the Bund
In this episode of Beyond Israelism, host Simone Zimmerman talks with author Molly Crabapple about her book *Here Where We Live Is Our Country*, which revives the history of the Jewish socialist Bund—a massive, anti‑Zionist movement that championed "Doikheit" (the...
NYC Bagel Bosses: Bagel Bosses of NYC on Tradition, Trends, and the Future of Bagels
In this lively episode recorded at the New York Restaurant Show, host Michael Schatzberg chats with three NYC bagel entrepreneurs—Melanie Frost of Es a Bagel, Matt Palmer of Zucker's Bagels, and Matt Kliegman of Black Seed Bagel—about their origins, growth...
Simulating Quantum Materials with Arnab Banerjee
In this episode, host Sebastian Hassinger talks with experimental physicist Arnab Banerjee about using quantum computers to simulate real quantum materials. Banerjee explains how his team used IBM’s 153‑qubit Heron processor to reproduce neutron‑scattering data from the magnetic crystal KCuF₃,...
The Case for Designing Work Around Circadian Rhythms
In this episode, hosts Alison Beard and Adi Ignatius discuss how circadian rhythms—our internal biological clocks—shape individual productivity and emotional regulation at work. Guest Stefan Volk, a professor at the University of Sydney Business School, explains the science behind chronotypes,...
DDW Highlights: 7 April 2026
In this episode, Bruno Quinney highlights several breakthrough developments in drug discovery: the FDA’s accelerated approval of Avlaya, the first brain‑penetrant biologic for Hunter syndrome; Eli Lilly’s $2 billion acquisition of Centessa Pharmaceuticals to expand its orexin‑based sleep‑wake therapies; Mount Sinai’s AI‑powered...
Episode 448: Marc Dixon Talks About Technology in Attractions, AI’s Purpose in the Industry, and Learning to Take Risks
In this episode, Marc Dixon, co‑founder and Managing Director of Study Academy USA, shares his unconventional career path from ride‑photo installations in the 1990s to senior roles at Kodak, Pixel, and various tech startups, highlighting how calculated risk‑taking propelled his...
Caro Claire Burke on YESTERYEAR
In this episode of Poured Over, host Jenna Seery chats with author Carol Claire Burke about her debut novel *Yesteryear*, which follows Natalie Heller Mills, a ruthless social‑media entrepreneur who awakens in the 1850s version of the pioneer world she once fetishized. Burke...
The Longevity Nerve: The Missing Link in Stress, Aging & Brain Health | Elisabetta Burchi MD
In this episode, Dr. Elisabetta Burchi explains how the vagus nerve serves as a central hub linking the brain to the heart, gut, immune system, and overall longevity. She outlines the anatomy and function of the vagus within the parasympathetic...
How Literary Awards Work: A Conversation with PEN/Faulkner Executive Director Gwydion Suilebhan
In this episode Brad Listie talks with Gwydion Sullivan, executive director of the PEN/Faulkner Foundation, about how the organization’s four literary awards are conceived, judged, and awarded. Sullivan explains the foundation’s mission to champion American fiction, the all‑writer judging panels,...
RHR: Mouth Taping: Beyond the Hype—What the Science Really Says
The episode examines mouth taping, a social‑media sleep hack, against scientific evidence. A May 2025 systematic review of 10 studies (213 participants) found limited, inconsistent benefits and notable safety concerns, especially for those with nasal obstruction or moderate‑to‑severe OSA. Benefits were...
ReThinking: Can You Trust Your Gut? With GI Doctor Trisha Pasricha
In this episode, Adam Grant talks with Harvard gastroenterologist and author Trisha Pasricha about the brain‑gut connection and what "gut feelings" really are. Pasricha explains that digestion starts in the brain and that the gut’s rhythmic contractions change in response...
Athletes Beyond the Game
In the inaugural episode of "Athletes Beyond the Game," hosts Julia and Sarah explore the emotional and identity challenges athletes face when retiring from sport. They discuss the shock of leaving a lifelong passion, the search for purpose beyond competition,...
The Hart Of It All with Teri Hart
In the inaugural episode of "The Heart of It All," host Terri Hart shares her personal journey transitioning from caring for her father to supporting her mother, highlighting the emotional rollercoaster of caregiving. She discusses the challenges of shifting family...
Two Percent with Michael Easter
In this debut episode of "Two Percent," host Michael Easter uses the striking statistic that only 2% of people take the stairs when an escalator is available as a metaphor for everyday choices that favor short‑term comfort over long‑term health....
Influence Anyone
In this brief 3‑minute episode, influence strategist Howie Chan explains that true influence starts with shaping your own beliefs before you try to sway others. He highlights key tactics such as using liberating beliefs, anchoring offers, and mastering the middle...
Episode 935: Chicago Critics Roundtable
In this roundtable, Chicago’s most active art critics—including Curtis Bozif, Annette LaPeak, Bia Singh, and Gareth Kaye—discuss the current "crisis of criticism" and the role of the critic within the city’s art ecology. They explore how their multi‑hyphenate identities (artist,...
Ep. 789: What Happens When a Planet's Star Dies
In this episode of Astronomy Cast, host Frizzo Kane and planetary scientist Dr. Pamela Gay explore the fate of planetary systems when their host stars die, focusing on our Sun’s evolution into a red giant and then a white dwarf....
Stop Wasting 90% of Your Time (Here’s How to Fix It)
In this 14‑minute episode, the host breaks down procrastination as two simultaneous problems—internal triggers and external distractions—and offers a step‑by‑step "Martell Method" to eliminate them. He teaches listeners to distinguish signal (the 20% of tasks that drive 80% of results)...
My Video Chat with the Mighty Kara Swisher
In this episode, host Dan Carlin sits down with tech journalist Kara Swisher to discuss her new CNN series on longevity, "Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever." They explore why ultra‑wealthy tech entrepreneurs are obsessed with hacking death, the mix...
The Consequences, Not the Mechanism: What the Resurrection Narratives Are Actually About
In this rambling episode the hosts explore how resurrection narratives in Christianity are less about the literal mechanics of rising from the dead and more about the ethical and communal consequences they imply. They critique atonement theories that turn the...
Skeptic Mathematician Gil Kalai From Reichman University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
In this episode, mathematician Gil Kalai discusses his skeptical view that large‑scale quantum computers are unlikely to succeed because of fundamental noise and error‑correction limits. He outlines two lines of theoretical work: one proposing correlated noise that would thwart fault...
Steven Kotler on We Are As Gods: Godlike Power, Stone Age Minds
In this episode, Stephen Kotler discusses his new book *We Are As Gods*, which expands on the optimism of *Abundance* while confronting the darker side of a world flooded with technology, AI, and carbon emissions. He argues that humanity’s Stone‑Age...
The Ultimate Thru-Hike Training Plan: Strength, Cardio, Protocols, and Common Injury Prevention with Dr. Freeborn Mondello
In this episode of Backpacker Radio, physical therapist and endurance athlete Dr. Freeborn Mondello outlines a comprehensive training plan for thru‑hikers, detailing how to balance cardio and strength work, the most effective cardio modalities, and specific strength protocols. He also...
‘Artemis II’ Nears Spaceflight Record & NeeDoh Craze Causes Shortage
In this episode, Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss NASA's Artemis II mission, highlighting its record‑breaking distance of over 252,000 miles, the historic far‑side lunar view, and quirky onboard issues like a malfunctioning toilet and the first iPhone in space. They...
Doctor-Recommended Supplements: What You Need to Know
In this episode of Rethinking Wellness, host Christy Harrison tackles a listener’s dilemma about following a doctor’s recommendation to take over‑the‑counter supplements—vitamin D, B12, and probiotics—while remaining skeptical of unregulated products. She explains how to evaluate supplement quality, verify dosage,...
859: Modeling How Ecological and Evolutionary Processes Drive Adaptation in a Changing World - Dr. Lawrence Uricchio
In this episode, Dr. Lawrence Uricchio, an assistant professor of biology at Tufts, explains how his lab uses mathematical modeling to understand ecological and evolutionary processes that shape species distributions and genetic variation in a changing world. He discusses the...
Virgil Nicholas of Vinny's
In this episode, Jeremy Kirkland chats with Virgil Nicholas, founder of the Copenhagen‑based footwear brand Vinny's. Virgil recounts the brand’s evolution over six years, the challenges of global supply chains, tariffs and a volatile market, and his belief that small,...
The Business Expert: How to Make More Money, Beat Self-Doubt, & Reinvent Your Life
In this episode, Mel Robbins sits down with real‑estate mogul and Shark Tank shark Barbara Corcoran to discuss how to overcome self‑doubt, reinvent yourself, and build lasting wealth. Barbara shares the mental “tape‑changing” habit that helped her rise from a...
The Price of Leadership: The Sacrifices Every CMO Has to Make
In this episode, hosts discuss the hidden costs of being a chief marketing officer, highlighting the relentless travel, jet lag, and personal sacrifices that accompany the role. They share personal anecdotes—like logging 64 hotel nights in a year—and strategies for...
Strong Face
In this debut episode of Strong Face, host Tamara Stewart explores the dilemma leaders face when they must enforce policies that clash with their values and watch their teams suffer under flawed systems. Drawing from her own experience as a...
Outward Bound and Me
In this 55‑second episode, host Dylan Carroll introduces the "Outward Bound and Me" series, highlighting how a single Outward Bound adventure can spark profound personal transformation. He outlines the show’s format—conversational interviews with alumni that explore pre‑trip expectations, pivotal moments...
Overview of Anapanasati (Mindfulness of Breathing)
In this episode Matthew Sokolov revisits an older talk on Anapanasati, the Buddhist practice of mindfulness of breathing, drawing on Bhikkhu Analyo’s translation and commentary. He outlines the 16-step framework organized into four tetrads that correspond to the four foundations...
Dorothy Koomson
In this episode of BBC Radio 4's Book Club, author Dorothy Koomson discusses her psychological thriller *The Ice Cream Girls*, which follows the intertwined lives of Serena and Poppy after they are accused of murdering their abusive teacher, Marcus. Koomson...
She Risked Her Voice to Become a Mother
The episode explores the career and personal journey of Norwegian soprano Lisa Davidson, a leading star at the Metropolitan Opera known for her rare, powerful Wagnerian voice. Host Zach Wolfe discusses how Davidson navigated the risks of pregnancy—including two miscarriages...
Dr Sorcha O'Connor: The PsilOCD Study Investigating Low-Dose Psilocybin for OCD (#532)
In this episode, host Stuart Ralph talks with Dr. Saoirse O'Connor, a neuroscientist who led the PsilOCD study—the first controlled European trial of low‑dose psilocybin for obsessive‑compulsive disorder. The conversation covers the science of psilocybin, the study design (a 10 mg...
Ep 26. Love, Freedom, Feminism, and Keeping Dalit Life Intact: Featuring Nikhil Pandhi
In this episode, host Bhakti Shrungarpre talks with medical anthropologist Nikhil Pandhi about his anthology *Love in the Time of Caste*, a collection of 17 Dalit love stories that blend violence, desire, and everyday intimacy. Pandhi explains how his ethnographic...
Episode 934: John Stezaker
In this episode of Bad at Sports, host Brian Andrews and co‑hosts sit down with contemporary artist John Stezaker to discuss his new exhibition "Raft" at Grey Gallery. Stezaker explains that the works are collages made from Victorian topographical photographs,...
285: Did the "Project Hail Mary" Film Stick the Landing? | Ft. Dr. Danny Jaques
In this episode of Casual Space, host Beth Mund and guest Dr. Danny Jaques dissect the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s *Project Hail Mary*, comparing it to the novel. They explore how the protagonist Ryland Grace’s internal doubts and scientific...
260: Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, Pioneer in Holistic Dentistry: Your Dentist Might Know Your Sleep Problem
In this episode, Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, a holistic dentist, explains how oral health—particularly mercury‑containing fillings, hidden infections, and airway obstruction—can drive inflammation and compromise sleep quality, leading to issues like bruxism and sleep apnea. She shares her personal journey from...
713 - Jesse Bering on The Incredible Afterlives of Dr. Stevenson
In this episode of Tangentially Speaking, host Chris Ryan chats with experimental psychologist Jesse Bering about Bering's new biography, *The Incredible Afterlives of Dr. Ian Stevenson*, which chronicles the life and rigorous research of the controversial psychiatrist who studied reincarnation....
The Leadership Skill No One Talks About (But Everyone Needs) with Margaret Andrews
In this episode, Brandon Laws talks with leadership educator Margaret Andrews about the often‑overlooked skill of self‑understanding that underpins effective leadership. Andrews shares stories of high‑achieving managers who realize their technical talent isn’t enough, explains her "best boss" exercise which...
Oscar Winners Victory Lap: Autumn Durald Arkapaw & Joachim Trier
In this episode of The Business, Kim Masters and Matt Bellany discuss the post‑Oscars landscape, highlighting recent winners Joachim Trier and Autumn Durald‑Arkapaw. Trier explains how his reputation now lets him cast stars like Al Fanning without a script, while Durald‑Arkapaw,...