Best Lee Myer Podcasts (2025)

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A Possible Next Generation Solution to Digital Democracy with Bart Myers of CrowdBlue 1:18:23

23h ago1:18:23

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Bart Myers returns to The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about what's been happening at Countable and his new role leading CrowdBlue, a platform for Democratic and Independent candidates to connect, mobilize and build power.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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820: Studying the Molecular Information Cells Use to Move Through Their Environments - Dr. Michelle Starz-Gaiano 36:14

1d ago36:14

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Dr. Michelle Starz-Gaiano is Professor and Chair of Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). Michelle’s research uses fruit flies to examine how cells in the body go to the right place at the right time. Understanding why and how cells use their genetic information to move through the body is critical because if th…

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Professional Study of Civics with Peter Levine of Tufts 59:09

4d ago59:09

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Peter Levine joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career, which includes helping to found CIRCLE, and his work as Professor of Citizenship & Public Affairs at Tufts University.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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Youth and Democracy with Julian Fortuna of The Youth Democracy Lab 57:02

6d ago57:02

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Julian Fortuna joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career running several progressive organizations and his role at The Youth Democracy Lab, where they're working on pro-democracy infrastructure in the south.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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#206: Jaws (1975 with Christopher Shaw Myers) 1:04:09

6d ago1:04:09

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You're gonna need a bigger boat to listen to this episode! We're hitting the water and trying to avoid becoming a hot lunch with a look at the 50th anniversary of Jaws. Christopher Shaw Myers, author and nephew to star Robert Shaw, joins us to break down the movie's significance, Shaw's performance, and why Peter Benchley's book sucks. Buy Christop…

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Defeating Authoritarianism with Scot Nakagawa of The 22 Century Initiative 1:12:49

8d ago1:12:49

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Scot Nakagawa joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career as an activist and organization builder and his role at The 22 Century Initiative, where they're working to defeat authoritarianism and improve democracy.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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819: Making Great Leaps Studying the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology of Tropical Frogs - Dr. Maureen Donnelly 49:41

9d ago49:41

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Dr. Maureen (Mo) Donnelly is a Professor of Biology and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at Florida International University (FIU). She is also a Research Associate in the Department of Herpetology at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Mo studies amphibians like frogs and toads. These org…

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Dennis M. Myers, Author of The Automated Empire Series 58:06

9d ago58:06

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Recently, we got to talk with Dennis M Myers. He’s the writer of the Rise of the Automated Empire series and is working on other sci-fi and fantasy novels, and recently, he’s become a tee-shirt designer! Fun conversation! References and Links: https://automatedempire.com/homeBy Janet & Roger Carden

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Simplifying Call Time with David LeBender of Pingdex 53:59

11d ago53:59

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David LeBender joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career in politics, fundraising with Cory Booker and co-founding Pingdex, where they provide a fundraising call time tool.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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Episode 10: Why The '90s Matter 30:48

12d ago30:48

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The 1990s were a pivotal decade for the United States and the world. This season on None Of The Above, we rewinded to the ‘90s to cover the breakup of the Soviet Union, America’s unipolar moment, and the rise of China. We explored civil war in Afghanistan, the spread of nuclear weapons, South Africa’s transition to democracy, and much more. The ‘90…

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Advancing Social Change and Democracy with Julia Roig of The Horizons Project 53:14

13d ago53:14

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Julia Roig joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career working to advance social change and democracies all over the world and founding The Horizons Project, where they work at the intersection of movement building, narrative strategy and bridge building to support a more pluralistic democracy in the U.S.…

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249 - The Disappearance of John & Shelly Markley 1:43:21

14d ago1:43:21

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As Christmas of 1995 drew near, many families in rural Ohio drew closer and felt themselves caught up in the joy and pagentry of the holiday season. Unfortunately, for one family, the holiday would forever be associated with pain and grief, loss and doubt, a disappearance and the unknown. John and Shelly Markley were devoted and loving parents to t…

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Collaborative Problem Solving with Martín Carcasson 50:07

15d ago50:07

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Martín Carcasson joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career in academia and his role as Director at the Colorado State University Center for Public Deliberation, where he trains students to facilitate constructive community dialogue around complex public issues.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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818: Shining Light on the Exciting Capabilities of Quantum Computing - Dr. Mark Saffman 35:07

16d ago35:07

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Dr. Mark Saffman is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received is B.Sc. with honors in Applied Physics from the California Institute of Technology. Mark’s research focuses on quantum computing. He and his colleagues are trying to build a new kind of computer called a quantum computer that can solve …

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Supporting Leaders to Engage in their Communities with Mildred Otero of LEE 45:32

18d ago45:32

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Mildred Otero joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her path in politics and philanthropy that led her to the role as President at LEE (Leadership for Educational Equality), a nonpartisan network of leaders that provides coaching, connections and skill building opportunities for their members.…

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#205: High and Low (1963 with Scott McGee) 1:00:11

20d ago1:00:11

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International Month comes to a close with a look at Akira Kurosawa's contemporary noir feature High and Low! And who better to join us than TCM producer and author Scott McGee. Scott joins Kristen and Emily to talk about this morality tale, its connections to today's society, and what the "right type" of wealthy man can look like. Buy Scott's book …

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Building Power in Battleground States with Emily Lee of Seed the Vote 53:35

20d ago53:35

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Emily Lee Joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career, her time at the Chinese Progressive Association and co-founding Seed the Vote, where they mobilize thousands of volunteers to door knock and phone bank with partners in swing states.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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Empowering State Policymakers with Gaby Goldstein of State Futures 49:24

22d ago49:24

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Gaby Goldstein returns to The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her role at State Futures, where they're working on building capacity in the states to govern boldly in the public interest.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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817: Creating New Cancer Models and Advancing Regenerative Medicine - Dr. Luiz Bertassoni 43:00

22d ago43:00

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Dr. Luiz E. Bertassoni is the founding director of the Knight Cancer Precision Biofabrication Hub and Professor in the Division of Oncological Sciences at the Knight Cancer Institute, where he is also co-section head for Discovery and Translational Oncology. He is also faculty in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the Cancer Early Detection …

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Helping Philanthropy Move Faster and More Accurately with Alex and Dan of Genara 1:08:35

25d ago1:08:35

1:08:35

Alex Reich and Dan McSwain join The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about their careers and founding Genara, where they're working to help philanthropic organizations move dollars faster and with greater effectiveness.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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Randee Dawn, Author 56:05

26d ago56:05

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We were able to talk with Randee Dawn! She’s a journalist who’s also a writer, focusing on speculative fiction across the categories (science fiction, fantasy, and horror). Great conversation! References and Links: https://randeedawn.com/By Janet & Roger Carden

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Political Entrepreneur, Activist, and Academic, Professor Joel Rogers 1:34:13

27d ago1:34:13

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Joel Rogers joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about founding multiple progressive organizations while Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he's taught democracy related theory and practice for nearly four decades.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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Episode 9: A Military Without Rival 39:12

27d ago39:12

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The military and the very idea of national security changed a lot in the 1990s. Politicians promised a new period of peace and prosperity after the Cold War, but the military would not draw down from the international arena. On the contrary, the United States turned to policing the world, and the military carried out new types of missions meant to …

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Running for U.S. Senate in Michigan with Abdul El-Sayed 57:02

29d ago57:02

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Abdul El-Sayed joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about what he learned about campaigning, running for Governor of Michigan and how he's campaigning now in his run for the U.S. Senate.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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816: Deciphering Genetic Variations in Bacteria that Lead to Disease - Dr. Shannon Manning 35:55

30d ago35:55

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Dr. Shannon Manning is a Michigan State University (MSU) Foundation Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. The goal of Shannon’s research is to understand how pathogens (bacteria or viruses) cause disease in people. How likely a person is to get sick may be due to the different types of pathogens they are expo…

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A Glassdoor for Judges with Aliza Shatzman of The Legal Accountability Project 1:19:30

1M ago1:19:30

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Aliza Shatzman joins The Great Battlefield podcast to share her story of clerking for the D.C. Superior Court that led her to founding The Legal Accountability Project, where she works to improve the experience of law clerks and hold judges accountable for their actions.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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Worker Cooperatives with Esteban Kelly of the USFWC 1:22:16

1M ago1:22:16

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Esteban Kelly joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career in many organizations in the worker cooperative space and his current role at the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives, where they've created a thriving ecosystem for worker-owned businesses.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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#204: International Month — Seven Samurai (1954 with Alicia Malone) 57:13

1M ago57:13

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We're going on vacation through the world of classic film! Yes, International Month is back. But unless the previous two years, where we did two movies from different countries, we're spending June in one country with a single director: Akira Kurosawa. TCM host and author of the new book TCM Imports: Timeless Favorites and Hidden Gems of World Cine…

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Digital Transformation and Reform of Governments with Andrew Greenway of Public Digital 1:13:17

1M ago1:13:17

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Andrew Greenway joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career and co-founding Public Digital, where they work with governments to help them become more responsive.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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815: Fascinated by the Effects of Material Properties on the Form and Function of Fishes - Dr. Adam Summers 50:02

1M ago50:02

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Dr. Adam Summers is a Professor in the School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences and Department of Biology at the University of Washington, and he conducts research in his lab within the Friday Harbor Laboratories there. With a background in engineering and mathematics, Adam works on applying engineering and physics principles to living systems. He …

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JC Kang, Author of the Legends of Tivara Series 44:26

1M ago44:26

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We got to talk with JC Kang! JC is a fantasy author, perhaps best known for his award-winning Legends of Tivara series. In addition to being a fantasy writer, he is an acupuncturist, a martial arts instructor, and has been a technical writer. References and Links: https://jckang.dragonstonepress.us/ https://www.instagram.com/jc.kang/ https://www.ti…

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Class and Politics with Joan C Williams 52:54

1M ago52:54

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Joan C Williams joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career as a Professor of Law, the Director of the Equality Action Center and her recent book "Out-classed: How the Left Lost the Working Class and How to Win Them Back".By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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Improving Political Tech with Sunil Sadasivan, Newly of NGP VAN 1:22:14

1M ago1:22:14

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Sunil Sadasivan joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career in political tech, serving as Deputy CTO on Cory Booker's campaign and accepting the role as VP of Enineering at Bonterra, where he's responsible for all the products at the progressive political software company.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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Episode 8: The Cost of Humanitarian Intervention 43:12

1M ago43:12

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When the Cold War ended, many imagined a more peaceful world. Yet the 1990s were marked by humanitarian crises in Somalia, Rwanda, and former Yugoslavia. Images of mass atrocities and genocide reached wide audiences on newly available 24/7 TV news channels, as humanitarians increasingly advocated for military intervention. The United States under B…

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Fighting DOGE and for Humane Immigration and Criminal Justice Systems with Insha Rahman of Vera Action 1:03:23

1M ago1:03:23

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Insha Rahman joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career in criminal justice reform at Vera and how they're fighting back at the recent DOGE attempts to infiltrate the organization.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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814: Uncovering the Secrets of Ancient Creatures By Studying Fossils and the Fossilization Process - Dr. Sarah Gabbott 51:23

1M ago51:23

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Dr. Sarah Gabbott is a Professor of Palaeontology in the School of Geography, Geology, and the Environment at the University of Leicester. She is also Director of Green Circle Nature Regeneration CIC, a non-profit organization in the UK, and she is co-author of the recently released book Discarded: How Technofossils Will be Our Ultimate Legacy. As …

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248 - The Vanishing of Sherri Holland 1:26:43

1M ago1:26:43

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When thirty-four year old Sherri Holland never arrived at her north Atlanta home after a drive up from Florida, her family knew something was wrong. More than a week later, her car was found abandoned along the side of I-75, less than thirty miles from her home. The car was in good shape, but a nail had flattened the front tire. Days later, Sherri'…

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How Unions Fit into Our Politics with Grant Williams of the SEIU 54:00

2M ago54:00

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Grant Williams joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career as a long time leader at the SEIU and how he's recently been working on close elections in Michigan and Wisconsin.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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Relational Organizing Programs, Tech, and Training with Amanda Brink of Empower Project 58:02

2M ago58:02

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Amanda Brink joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career in politics and her role at Empower Project, where they execute large relational organizing programs and provide free software tools and training.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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#203: The Old Man Is Still Alive (with Karina Longworth) 44:35

2M ago44:35

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You Must Remember This host Karina Longworth sits down with us to talk about the new season of her show, "The Old Man Is Still Alive." We discuss which directors weathered the collapse of the studio system best, why Stanley Donen's Blame It On Rio gets so much guff, and John Huston's third act celebration. This episode was created thanks to our Pat…

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Alma Alexander, Author of The Were Chronicles 54:32

2M ago54:32

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We were excited to talk with Alma Alexander. A native of Yugoslavia, she’s a fantasy author who’s also published book reviews, travelogues, essays, and poetry. References and Links: https://almaalexander.org/By Janet & Roger Carden

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Working to Improve Democracy with Matt Leighninger of The National Civic League 56:55

2M ago56:55

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Matt Leighninger joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career and his role at the Center for Democracy Innovation at The National Civic League, where they work to make democracy more participatory, equitable and productive.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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813: Investigating the Impacts of the Gut Microbiome on Immunotherapy Cancer Treatments - Dr. Jennifer Wargo 35:18

2M ago35:18

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Dr. Jennifer Wargo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and a Stand Up To Cancer researcher. Jennifer is a physician scientist, and this means she splits her time between providing care to patients and doing research to find better ways of treating disease. Specificall…

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Improving Political Tech with Oluwakemi Oso & Leah Bae of Higher Ground Institute 59:29

2M ago59:29

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Leah Bae and Oluwakemi Oso join The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about founding The Higher Ground Institute, where they're working to improve innovation and adoption in progressive political tech.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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Seeding Democratic Organizations to Improve the Brand with Timothy Gaull of Advocacy Atlas 1:12:24

2M ago1:12:24

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Tim Gaull joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his work in the LGBTQIA community, running for US Senate and founding Advocacy Atlas, where he's advocating the "church planting" model for establishing Democratic organizations in areas where the party has little presence.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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Building an AI Voter CRM with Tom Goldenberg of Victory Waves 50:12

2M ago50:12

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Tom Goldenberg joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about teaching Sanskrit in India, working on tech startups, running for Mayor and founding Victory Waves, where they're building an AI Voter CRM.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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812: Studying the Evolutionary Diversity of Squishy Sea Creatures - Dr. Joseph Ryan 38:00

2M ago38:00

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Dr. Joseph Ryan is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience at the University of Florida. Joe studies DNA from squishy marine invertebrates like ctenophores (e.g. comb jellies), cnidarians (e.g. jellyfish), tunicates (e.g. sea squirts), and sea cucumbers. His goal is to understand how different types of anim…

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Delilah S. Dawson, Author of Ravenloft: Heir of Strahd 49:00

2M ago49:00

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We got to talk with Delilah Dawson, live at AtomaCon! Delilah is the author of primarily fantasy and science fiction. She’s also written YA novels, steampunk paranormal romance, and even some comics! References and Links: https://www.whimsydark.com/ Instagram: @DelilahSDawson Blue Sky: @DelilahSDawson Threads: @DelilahSDawson…

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An AI Assistant for Fundraisers with Griff Bohm of Momentum 59:14

2M ago59:14

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Griff Bohm joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career as a serial entrepreneur, starting a brewery in Chile, Defeat by Tweet (which was aimed at motivating fundraising against Trump) and co-founding Momentum, a new AI fundraising firm.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman

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#202: TCM Classic Film Festival Audio 1:14:30

2M ago1:14:30

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Another TCM Classic Film Festival has come and gone, but whether you were on the ground in LA or you couldn't make it, Ticklish Biz has you covered with some great audio from the festival. We start off with Ben Mankiewicz, and Elle and Dakota Fanning introducing Michelle Pfeiffer at her hand and footprint ceremony. Then it's Alicia Malone and actor…

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