Best Daniel McKenzie Podcasts (2025)

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Series 7, Episode 8: Morag Anderson 38:20

1d ago38:20

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Morag Anderson’s second chapbook, And I Will Make of You a Vowel Sound, won the Aryamati Poetry Pamphlet Prize and was described by TS Eliot Prize-winning poet Joelle Taylor as 'Delicate and furious, a haunting act of worship, of rebellion, and story. She was poet-in-residence for the 2024 Birnam Book Festival and for Dublin’s Creative Brain Week 2…

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How to negotiate your salary package 45:21

3d ago45:21

45:21

In this episode, Patrick McKenzie (patio11) revisits his widely-shared negotiation essay, which he notes may be the most impactful thing he's done in his career aside from VaccinateCA. The essay covers the psychology and tactics of salary negotiation, emphasizing that engineers have turned being bad at negotiation into a "perverse badge of virtue" …

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Series 7, Episode 7: Haeweon Yi 37:47

9d ago37:47

37:47

Haeweon is a theatremaker, writer, and researcher from Korea, now based in the UK. As a co-artistic director of Blooming Ludus, she has been making diverse community-based theatre projects for climate justice and a sustainable future since 2015. Her current PhD research at the University of Manchester is on nurturing performance practice, “Theatre …

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The capitalist's guide to podcasting, with Ross Rheingans-Yoo 1:03:27

10d ago1:03:27

1:03:27

In this episode, Patrick McKenzie (patio11) and returning guest Ross Rheingans-Yoo discuss the strategic advantages of starting a podcast, particularly for professionals seeking to build trust, expand their networks, and support fundraising efforts. They explore the nuts and bolts of podcast production models, recording logistics, transcript creati…

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This is what the future of media looks like | Hamish McKenzie 10:58

10d ago10:58

10:58

What if the polarizing mess of social media, clickbait headlines and addictive algorithms isn't a breakdown of media but a transition to something better? Substack cofounder Hamish McKenzie explores how independent creators are growing a new media "garden," where trust beats engagement metrics and audiences matter more than ads. Learn why clicking …

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The catastrophic risks of AI — and a safer path | Yoshua Bengio 14:49

11d ago14:49

14:49

Yoshua Bengio — the world's most-cited computer scientist and a "godfather" of artificial intelligence — is deadly concerned about the current trajectory of the technology. As AI models race toward full-blown agency, Bengio warns that they've already learned to deceive, cheat, self-preserve and slip out of our control. Drawing on his groundbreaking…

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DISCOVER THE HIDDEN GEMS OF WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA: A Guide to Unforgettable Adventures! 25:00

11d ago25:00

25:00

Living in McKenzie County is on the road at the 2025 North Dakota Tourism Conference! Join us as we explore the incredible offerings of Western North Dakota, and learn why you should make Watford City your Western North Dakota vacation hub to take it all in! Hosted by Doug Bolken with McKenzie County Tourism/Visit Watford City, our panel of guests …

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How to make climate stories impossible to ignore | Katherine Dunn 9:46

12d ago9:46

9:46

In environmental reporting, “it's not always about the big climate story,” says journalist Katherine Dunn. She challenges newsrooms to rethink how they cover climate change, connecting to the things readers love — whether that’s jobs, football or even a good mango — with three actionable tips for making overlooked stories irresistible.…

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What if the climate movement felt like a house party? | Matthew Phillips 8:34

15d ago8:34

8:34

You’re invited into a bold new vision for the climate movement — a space of trust and honesty, where artists inspire action and everyone has a role to play. Social impact leader Matthew Phillips explores how shared purpose and imagination can revive the fragmented approach to climate action and unlock the power of collective momentum.…

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Series 7, Episode 6: Arti Prashar 43:54

16d ago43:54

43:54

Arti’s inclusive creative practice champions diverse voices, and immersive sensory theatre practice for people living with dementia and learning disabled people. She has a strong commitment to collaborative theatre with values based on fundamental human rights. Arti stepped down as Spare Tyre's Artistic Director/CEO in August 2019 after inspiration…

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The AI revolution is underhyped | Eric Schmidt 25:34

16d ago25:34

25:34

The arrival of non-human intelligence is a very big deal, says former Google CEO and chairman Eric Schmidt. In a wide-ranging interview with technologist Bilawal Sidhu, Schmidt makes the case that AI is wildly underhyped, as near-constant breakthroughs give rise to systems capable of doing even the most complex tasks on their own. He explores the s…

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Killing viruses with light, with Jacob Swett 1:01:43

17d ago1:01:43

1:01:43

In this episode, Patrick McKenzie (patio11) is joined by Jacob Swett of Blueprint Biosecurity to discuss far UVC technology - a specialized wavelength of UV light that kills airborne pathogens while remaining safe for humans. Jacob explains how widespread deployment of this technology in schools, hospitals, and public spaces could dramatically redu…

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The delicious potential of rescuing wasted food | Jasmine Crowe-Houston 13:48

17d ago13:48

13:48

What if solving hunger isn't about growing more food but wasting less of it? Social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe-Houston has made that idea her mission with Goodr, a platform that reroutes surplus food to people in need. In conversation with journalist and "TED Radio Hour" host Manoush Zomorodi, she shares how a viral moment led to a nationwide effor…

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Are we cooked? How social media shapes your language | Adam Aleksic 13:52

18d ago13:52

13:52

Gen Z slang is rife with new words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast? Linguist Adam Aleksic explores how the forces of social media algorithms are reshaping the way people talk and view their very own identities.By Adam Aleksic

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How I make vegan food sexy | Pinky Cole 18:14

19d ago18:14

18:14

At the plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole is flipping the script on vegan food with bold style. In conversation with host of "TED Radio Hour" Manoush Zomorodi, she shares the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey, from her roots in Baltimore to the grease fire that took her first storefront in Harlem. Learn more about the aut…

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The poetry of family | Duncan Keegan 9:44

22d ago9:44

9:44

Duncan Keegan doesn't consider himself a poet, but this deeply beautiful talk shows otherwise. With simple grace and quiet eloquence, he celebrates family, connection and togetherness, often most called for at the hardest of times.By Duncan Keegan

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Series 7, Episode 5: John Dash 19:20

23d ago19:20

19:20

"I volunteer with Cycling Club Hackney (CCH) My, now adult, children grew up riding and racing with the club and I have used a bike for transport all my adult life - and dabbled in a bit of cyclocross veterans racing. My main sport (for 40 years) has been unicycle hockey. During the week I work as a property management adviser for Quakers in Britai…

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Can AI help with the chaos of family life? | Avni Patel Thompson 8:29

23d ago8:29

8:29

Tech innovator Avni Patel Thompson designed an app to shield busy parents from the chaos of scheduling school pickups, coordinating playdates, planning birthday parties and more — but as the product developed, something felt off. What might we lose when AI smooths over the friction of everyday family life? Patel Thompson explores her surprising dis…

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A parent's guide to raising kids after loss | Andy Laats 9:56

23d ago9:56

9:56

Andy Laats had the textbook fairytale family setup ... a great job, a happy marriage, three wonderful kids and everything going for them. Until one day, they didn't anymore. In this tender, wise and unexpectedly funny talk, Laats describes the profound lessons he's learned over the years as a father, offering insights that will resonate with anyone…

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Life insurance and your money, with Zac Townsend 1:20:53

24d ago1:20:53

1:20:53

In this episode, Patrick McKenzie (patio11) is joined by Zac Townsend, a serial founder and CEO of Meanwhile, a fully regulated life insurance company operating in Bitcoin. They explore the differences between life and property insurance, explain why term life is essential financial protection everyone should consider, and dive into the tax benefit…

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You are the bridge to the next generation | Ndinini Kimesera Sikar 9:22

24d ago9:22

9:22

"Do you know what you want to preserve for the next generation?" asks community leader Ndinini Kimesera Sikar. Drawing on her experience growing up in a family of 38 in a traditional Maasai village in Tanzania — where every chore was shared, every story was sung and belonging meant survival — she explores how we can blend the old with the new to bu…

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Are we still human if robots help raise our babies? | Sarah Blaffer Hrdy 8:25

25d ago8:25

8:25

AI is transforming the way we work — could it also reshape what makes us human? In this quick and insightful talk, evolutionary anthropologist Sarah Blaffer Hrdy explores how the human brain was shaped by millions of years of shared childcare and mutually supportive communities, asking a provocative question: If robots help raise the next generatio…

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Grow Your Business During Small Business Month (And Beyond!) 1:11:01

26d ago1:11:01

1:11:01

Welcome to the Living in McKenzie County Podcast! Join us for Episode 14 as we celebrate Small Business Month and dive into key topics with special guests including Keith Olson from the Small Business Development Center, Bobby Kaloustian from Cornerstone Bank, Justin Voll from First International Bank and Trust, and a special remote conversation wi…

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The mental health AI chatbot made for real life | Alison Darcy 13:31

26d ago13:31

13:31

Who do you turn to when panic strikes in the middle of the night — and can AI help? Psychologist Alison Darcy shares the vision behind Woebot, a mental health chatbot designed to support people in tough moments, especially when no one else is around. In conversation with author and podcaster Kelly Corrigan, Darcy explores what we should expect and …

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How art helped me grapple with grief | Navied Mahdavian 8:01

29d ago8:01

8:01

With just a few lines, cartoons can say so much with so little. In a moving talk, cartoonist Navied Mahdavian shares his process for distilling huge concepts into drawings on the page — and shows how his work helped him grieve the death of his beloved grandmother, flaws and all.By Navied Mahdavian

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The economic opportunity hidden in the climate transition | Marielle Remillard 12:21

29d ago12:21

12:21

The energy grid of the future demands a massive amount of materials: billions of solar panels, millions of wind turbines and more. Climate strategist Marielle Remillard reveals why there may be critical shortages ahead — and breaks down how this could also be the biggest business opportunity since the Industrial Revolution.…

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Star Wars changed visual effects — AI is doing it again | Rob Bredow 15:31

1M ago15:31

15:31

Jedi master of visual effects Rob Bredow, known for his work at Industrial Light & Magic and Lucasfilm, takes us on a cinematic journey through the evolution of visual effects, with behind-the-scenes stories from the making of fan favorites like “Jurassic Park,” “Star Wars,” “Indiana Jones” and more. He shares how artist-driven innovation continues…

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TED Talks Daily Book Club: Talk to Me | Rich Benjamin 43:20

1M ago43:20

43:20

Rich Benjamin is a cultural critic, anthropologist and author of the new memoir "Talk to Me: Lessons from a Family Forged by History." In this interview with "TED Talks Daily" podcast host Elise Hu, Benjamin discusses the power of history in shaping generations — and how the intimate search for answers in his own family’s past helped him tell the s…

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Series 7, Episode 4: Mah Rana 34:35

1M ago34:35

34:35

Mah is a practising artist, researcher and writer working in the fields of contemporary jewellery, well-making, creative health, creativity and dementia-care, and psychology. Mah's PhD at Birkbeck College is a qualitative psychology study exploring daughters’ lived experiences of dementia caregiving and crafting with mothers. She is a tutor (resear…

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Fixing government technology, with Mikey Dickerson 53:39

1M ago53:39

53:39

In this episode, Patrick McKenzie (@patio11) is joined by Mikey Dickerson to discuss the complex realities behind government software projects. Mikey shares insights from leading the healthcare.gov rescue effort and founding the United States Digital Service, explaining how procurement processes create requirements through committee decision-making…

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Why AI is our ultimate test and greatest invitation | Tristan Harris 15:11

1M ago15:11

15:11

Technologist Tristan Harris has an urgent question: What if the way we’re deploying the world’s most powerful technology — artificial intelligence — isn’t inevitable, but a choice? In this eye-opening talk, he calls on us to learn from the mistakes of social media’s catastrophic rollout and confront the predictable dangers of reckless AI developmen…

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Where in the world is Trump taking us? | Ian Bremmer 54:18

1M ago54:18

54:18

It’s been an eventful first 100 days for the second Trump administration, which has featured tariff turmoil, shifting foreign policy and the upheaval of prior geopolitical relationships. In this discussion, political scientist Ian Bremmer separates signal from noise in the biggest stories of the day, evaluating the global economy, US-China relation…

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A new vision of healthy masculinity | Davonte Green 11:38

1M ago11:38

11:38

What does it actually mean to be a "real man" these days? In a personal talk packed with actionable advice, youth advocate Davonte Green challenges age-old stereotypes about masculinity, showing that emotional intelligence and self-control — not aggression — are the keys to moving through the world with confidence and strength.…

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Feeling stressed? The answer isn’t to “just relax” | Aditi Nerurkar 57:17

1M ago57:17

57:17

Stress isn’t all bad. In fact, the right kind can fuel growth instead of burnout. In this actionable discussion, physician and author Aditi Nerurkar shares tips for managing your stress, boosting your confidence and increasing your resilience. Discover how to spot your stress signals before they spiral — and turn pressure into progress. (This live …

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How to speak up — even when you don’t want to | Sarah Crawford-Bohl 11:48

1M ago11:48

11:48

What stops you from speaking up when it matters most? Healthcare leader Sarah Crawford-Bohl offers a practical, compassionate framework to have difficult conversations with clarity and heart — and shows how it can lead to stronger teams and real impact.By Sarah Crawford-Bohl

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Series 7, Episode 3: Tobias Tembo and Adam McGuigan 41:22

1M ago41:22

41:22

Tobias Tembo is Provincial Youth Development Coordinator for Southern Province, Zambia. He is a visionary leader and co-founder of Barefeet Theatre, a dynamic organization empowering vulnerable youth through the arts. With a career spanning public sector management, civil society, and creative industries, Tobias has driven impactful initiatives in …

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The AI arsenal that could stop World War III | Palmer Luckey 15:12

1M ago15:12

15:12

AI in warfare is no longer hypothetical; it's inevitable, says Palmer Luckey, an inventor and founder of the defense technology company Anduril Industries. He takes us inside the high-tech arms race to build AI-powered weapons, "killer robots" and autonomous fighter jets at scale — and makes the counterintuitive case for why this may be the surest …

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Understanding and wielding power in local government, with Daniel Golliher 59:35

1M ago59:35

59:35

In this episode, Patrick McKenzie (@patio11) is joined by Daniel Golliher, founder of Maximum New York, to discuss the opaque mechanics of political power and how everyday people can effectively engage with government systems. They explore the stark gap between formal political science degrees and how politics actually works, practical tactics for …

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Can big tech and privacy coexist? | Carole Cadwalladr and Chris Anderson 36:18

1M ago36:18

36:18

"If you can't respect the basic fundamental underlying principles with which we order society — which is 'Do not steal' — then what are you left with?" asks investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr. Following her TED2025 talk, Cadwalladr is in conversation with Chris Anderson, head of TED, to warn about surveillance fascism. What happens when big…

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The role of art and forgiveness in democracy | Marc Bamuthi Joseph and Wendy Whelan 9:36

1M ago9:36

9:36

Can art pave the way for a politically divided nation to move forward? Artist, cultural strategist and TED Fellow Marc Bamuthi Joseph reflects on the role of art, forgiveness and remembrance in the pursuit of public healing — especially at a time when trust is contested and community forums fractured. Wendy Whelan, associate artistic director of th…

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The climate movement needs new stories — here's mine | Fenton Lutunatabua 7:36

1M ago7:36

7:36

"We are not drowning. We are fighting," says storyteller Fenton Lutunatabua, echoing the mantra of the climate activists he works with across the Pacific. He shares stories of the people and communities at the front lines of the climate crisis, proving they're not waiting to be saved — they're demanding action and putting up a fierce fight for the …

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Your inner fire is your greatest strength | Xiye Bastida 11:47

1M ago11:47

11:47

Hope isn’t just a feeling, but a skill you can practice, explains climate activist Xiye Bastida. Taking cues from the resilience of nature, she shows why trusting Indigenous leaders who’ve protected the planet for generations can help turn despair about the climate into the momentum needed to ignite meaningful change. A powerful reminder that the f…

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How music helped me live through long COVID | Joshua Roman 16:57

1M ago16:57

16:57

An accomplished cellist, TED Fellow Joshua Roman has practiced his instrument daily since he was a child — until a severe case of long COVID almost robbed him of his ability to play. In an inspiring talk, he plays a piece by Johann Sebastian Bach, shares how he found his way back to music and then performs a staggering new solo composition, titled …

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The next computer? Your glasses | Shahram Izadi 16:03

1M ago16:03

16:03

Picture this: you’re wearing a normal-looking pair of glasses, but they give you the ability to quickly summarize a book, translate between languages or remember where you left your keys. In a live demo of unreleased technology, computer scientist Shahram Izadi unveils Google’s new Android XR platform, which aims to give users the power of AI via s…

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The hidden cost of the green transition's mineral rush | Galina Angarova 13:47

1M ago13:47

13:47

What if the race to save the planet is harming the people who protect it? Indigenous advocate Galina Angarova exposes the hidden cost of the green energy transition, where the demand for minerals like nickel and lithium threatens to devastate Indigenous lands and livelihoods. She calls for a radical shift in mindset — one that centers Indigenous le…

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Series 7, Episode 2: Ayesha Chouglay 36:22

1M ago36:22

36:22

Ayesha is a writer, artist and facilitator, and recently judged the Deaf and Disabled Writers Commissions for Spread the Word, alongside Joseph Rizzo Naudi, for the second year running. She was one of the commissioned writers for Nature Calling, a £2m National Landscapes art programme, creating poetry inspired by the Lincolnshire Wolds, whilst faci…

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The AI energy bottleneck, with Tim Fist 1:06:05

1M ago1:06:05

1:06:05

In this episode, Patrick McKenzie (@patio11) is joined by Tim Fist, Director of Emerging Technologies at the Institute for Progress, to discuss how energy constraints could bottleneck AI development. They explore how AI training clusters will soon require gigawatts of power—equivalent to multiple nuclear plants—with projections showing a single clu…

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Stop telling single people to get married | Peter McGraw 11:12

2M ago11:12

11:12

Why do we assume single people aren’t happy? Behavioral economist (and lifelong bachelor) Peter McGraw advocates for a world in which single life is just as accepted as marriage, debunking the myth that getting hitched is the only path to fulfillment. From spinsters to cat ladies, he outlines the power in chosen family — and invites you to reconsid…

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OpenAI's Sam Altman talks ChatGPT, AI agents and superintelligence — live at TED2025 | Sam Altman 47:26

2M ago47:26

47:26

The AI revolution is here to stay, says Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI. In a probing, live conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, Altman discusses the astonishing growth of AI and shows how models like ChatGPT could soon become extensions of ourselves. He also addresses questions of safety, power and moral authority, reflecting on the world h…

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Spring into Summer! 52:51

2M ago52:51

52:51

In this episode of Living in McKenzie County, Vawnita Best,, the Community and Business Development Director for Watford City, hosts an insightful discussion with local leaders about the exciting recreational opportunities available as the community springs into summer. Guests include Krystal Pickelsimer from Watford City Parks & Recreation, Tony C…

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