Best Reason Roundtable Podcasts (2025)

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Fake Immigration Crisis Triggers Actual Violence 1:06:29

5d ago1:06:29

1:06:29

This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Nick Gillespie are joined by Reason reporter Eric Boehm to discuss the political fallout from President Donald Trump's immigration raids and deployment of the National Guard to riots in Los Angeles. They also cover last week's feud between Trump and Elon Musk over the GOP's mega spending …

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Mike Stops by The Reason Roundtable 38:05

14d ago38:05

38:05

Mike joins The Reason Roundtable Podcast to talk about Trump's War on Harvard. Click here to listen to the rest of the podcastProduced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscr…

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The Gist List Live with Kat Rosenfield 57:43

8h ago57:43

57:43

Replay of the interview Mike Pesca did with Kat Rosenfield on The Gist List. Click the link below to subscribe for free to The Gist List. ⁠The Gist List Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.li…

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Putting Death Metal On Your Plants Playlist: Is That Bs? 38:55

1d ago38:55

38:55

In another edition of Is That BS? Sadie Dingfelder joins to ask: is chatting with your ficus legit, or just verbal compost? The science of sound and strawberries might surprise you. Then in The Spiel, Mike breaks down Israel’s sweeping strike on Iran—targeting nuclear sites, scientists, and generals—in what may be a turning point for the region and…

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The part of the Jalen Hurts debate everyone is missing 20:03

1d ago20:03

20:03

Joe highlights a key part of Hurts' game that everyone is overlooking in the Simms' backlash To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Audacy

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Not Even Mad: Allison Schraeger and Matt Yglesias 1:05:45

1d ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Economist Allison Schraeger and Slow Boring’s Matt Yglesias join Mike to discuss the unrest in Los Angeles — and how to protest without giving Donald Trump a win. Then, the trio surveys the NYC mayoral mess — or, if not a mess, whatever government-run grocery stores are. Plus, the Big Beautiful Bill is only one of those things, and it’s the worse o…

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Why V.J. Edgecombe should be the Sixers' guy at No. 3 20:00

3d ago20:00

20:00

Joe makes the case for why the Sixers should take Baylor Guard V.J. Edgecombe despite their already-stacked backcourt To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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What Smart Manufacturing Leaders Consider Before Adopting AI - with Tim Burge of Aquant 28:47

1d ago28:47

28:47

Today’s guest is Tim Burge, Director at Aquant. Aquant is an AI platform built for service teams that maintain and repair complex equipment. It gives clear, accurate answers to service questions — from basic fixes to deep diagnostics — so field techs, call centers, managers, and customers can get to solutions faster. Used by top manufacturers like …

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Shaping the Future of Healthcare with AI - with Lyndi Wu of NVIDIA and Will Guyman of Microsoft 39:40

1d ago39:40

39:40

In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Principal Group Product Manager Will Guyman of Microsoft and Senior Director Lyndi Wu of NVIDIA explore how healthcare providers are deploying AI at scale to drive clinical and operational transformation. With host Matthew DeMello, they discuss the combined power of NVIDIA’s GPU acceleration and Micr…

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Inside the Only Trump Trial (So Far) 55:23

3d ago55:23

55:23

New York Times reporter Jonah Bromwich joins to discuss Dragon on Centre Street: New York v. Donald J. Trump, his journalist account of the only Trump trial that resulted in a verdict. They explore how Alvin Bragg revived a politically fraught case using a little-known state election statute, and how, despite prosecutors’ storytelling edge in court…

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Is NL East slipping away from the Phillies? 18:03

4d ago18:03

18:03

Joe Giglio is back asking the hard hitting questions -- Today, he wonders if the Phils are losing their grasp on the NL East To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The AI Minded Path to Scalable and Responsible Innovation Across the Enterprise - with James Raybould of Turing Intelligence 31:18

2d ago31:18

31:18

Enterprise leaders are no longer asking if they should adopt AI — the question is how to do it effectively. In this episode, Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello speaks with James Raybould, SVP and GM of Turing Intelligence at Turing, about what distinguishes successful enterprise AI deployments from stalled pilots. Turing is one of the world’s…

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The Ghost Lab — Bigfoot, Ghosts, and Government Distrust in the Granite State 40:33

4d ago40:33

40:33

Author Matt Hongoltz-Hetling returns with The Ghost Lab, a rollicking deep dive into New Hampshire’s paranormal subculture, where Bigfoot lurks behind every maple tree and alien abductees fill out grant forms. He profiles a ghost-hunting crew that includes a psychic medium, a paranormal paralegal, and a Bigfoot believer who swears the aliens took h…

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All The Reasons Why Jaire Alexander Makes Sense For The Eagles 18:06

5d ago18:06

18:06

With Jaire Alexander expected to become a free agent, Joe Giglio looks at how the cornerback could fit into the Eagles' secondary. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Driving AI in Fraud and AML Compliance for Financial Services - with Nick Lewis of Standard Chartered Bank 20:58

3d ago20:58

20:58

In this second of a two-part series, Nick Lewis, Managing Director for the High Risk Client Unit at Standard Chartered Bank, returns to the AI in Business podcast to unpack the ongoing transformation of anti-financial crime efforts in an increasingly digitized world. In this episode, Nick and Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello examine the per…

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Jay Inslee vs. the Climate Polling Problem 40:46

5d ago40:46

40:46

Former Washington Governor Jay Inslee argues Democrats can win on climate—if they frame it as jobs, savings, and health, not just apocalypse. He points to his state’s 62–38 vote preserving ambitious emissions policy, even in red counties, as proof voters can be persuaded. But national polls rank climate near the bottom of priorities, and skeptics l…

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Is It Time For The Phillies To Fire Kevin Long? 18:07

6d ago18:07

18:07

The Philadelphia Phillies offense has sputtered for most of the season and Joe Giglio wonders if it is time for the team to move on from hitting coach Kevin Long in hopes of providing a spark. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://p…

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Evolving Expectations in Fraud and Risk Response from Dispute to Detection - with Naveen Kumar of Walmart 16:14

4d ago16:14

16:14

Fraud in retail is evolving fast — from return scams to first-party misuse that blurs the line between customer error and criminal intent. In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Naveen Kumar, Director of Financial Crimes at Walmart and former PwC fraud specialist, joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how AI, automatio…

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Zone 2 Exercise is Key to Good Health: Fact or Fiction? 40:03

6d ago40:03

40:03

Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others. You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here. Peop…

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A Concerning Friday Night Roundtable 26:18

7d ago26:18

26:18

The Phillies Broadcast Team discuss their concern level for different parts of the Phils after their latest loss to the Pirates. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Gist List Live with Ben Dreyfuss 59:38

7d ago59:38

59:38

Replay of the interview Mike Pesca did with Ben Dreyfuss on The Gist List. Click the link below to subscribe for free to The Gist List. The Gist List Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsy…

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Funny You Should Mention: Chris Turner 1:08:46

8d ago1:08:46

1:08:46

Comedian, freestyler, and archaeology grad Chris Turner joins the show to explain how a middle-class British kid became one of the most dazzling improv lyricists in comedy. From his early days writing one-liners to mesmerizing crowds at the Comedy Cellar with rhymes about chlamydia, Hispaniola, and Jerry Springer, Turner charts a path that makes no…

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Is It Time For The Phillies To Call-Up Justin Crawford? 18:05

9d ago18:05

18:05

As the Phillies' frustrations begin to mount, Joe Giglio thinks it is time for an infusion of young talent to help right the ship. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Building Better PCB Layouts with AI Driven Optimization - with Alain-Sam Cohen of InstaDeep 23:18

7d ago23:18

23:18

Today’s guest is Alain-Sam Cohen, Head of Product at InstaDeep—an AI firm using reinforcement learning and other advanced techniques to solve complex design and optimization problems across industries. It may not make headlines like generative AI, but for manufacturers and engineers, PCB design remains one of the most time-intensive steps in buildi…

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Lawless: A Storm of Shade and Sneering 39:34

9d ago39:34

39:34

Leah Litman, author of Lawless: The Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes, argues that originalism masks a partisan project, while critics counter that Roe’s reversal doesn't require conspiracy. Her pop culture–infused book uses The Barbie Movie, American Psycho, and Arrested Development to advance critiques o…

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Should The Phillies End The Bryson Stott Leadoff Experiment? 18:08

10d ago18:08

18:08

Bryson Stott has been the Phillies' leadoff hitter for most of the season, but as he continues to struggle and the offense remains cold, Joe Giglio thinks it is time to pull the plug and let someone else bat at the top of the lineup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo…

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Leveraging Data to Scale Drug Development Globally - with Damion Nero of Takeda 29:26

8d ago29:26

29:26

Today’s guest is Damion Nero, Head of Data Science at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. With over 15 years of experience applying AI, machine learning, and real-world data to drug development and precision medicine, Damion joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to explore the evolving role of AI in drug development and supply chain management. He breaks…

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Rethinking Customer Experiences with AI-Driven Conversations - with Alan Ranger of Cognigy 29:05

8d ago29:05

29:05

With customer expectations at an all-time high, even one broken interaction can result in permanent brand damage. In this episode of ‘AI in Business,’ Cognigy Chief Marketing Officer Alan Ranger joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how conversational, generative, and agentic AI are reshaping contact center strategy across telec…

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Getting on Leah Litman's Case 33:07

10d ago33:07

33:07

Law Professor Leah Litman, author of Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes argues that the current Supreme Court operates as a vessel for conservative grievance, with its most consequential 6–3 rulings forming the true shape of its ideological project. Litman insists those rulings matter more …

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5 Takeaways From Vic Fangio's Press Conference 18:07

11d ago18:07

18:07

Joe Giglio reacts to what Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio had to say on Tuesday from OTAs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Audacy

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The Evolving Role of AI in Modernizing Clinical Trials - with Xiong Liu of Novartis 28:29

10d ago28:29

28:29

Today’s guest is Xiong Liu, Director of Data Science and AI at Novartis. Xiong returns to the platform in a special episode brought to you by Medable to explore the evolving role of AI in modernizing clinical trials. Their conversation covers how life sciences teams are leveraging AI to streamline data workflows, accelerate study readiness, and mai…

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Revolutionary Fog and Folly 43:05

11d ago43:05

43:05

Pulitzer Prize–winner Rick Atkinson joins to discuss The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777 to 1780, the second volume in his Revolutionary War trilogy. He explores the crucial but often-overlooked role of France, the underestimated grit of American generals, and the British strategic failures rooted in imper…

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3 Ranger Suarez Trade Ideas 18:08

12d ago18:08

18:08

The Philadelphia Phillies roster seems imbalanced at the moment and Joe Giglio has three ideas that could turn Ranger Suarez into a bullpen piece or a bat. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Driving Data Security in Unstructured and Structured Data for Customer Analytics - with Jiaxi Zhu of Google 26:21

11d ago26:21

26:21

Today’s guest is Jiaxi Zhu, Head of Analytics & Insights at Google. Jiaxi joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how enterprises can strengthen data security and governance as customer analytics increasingly relies on both structured and unstructured data. As organizations expand their use of sources like call transcripts, social…

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Obama’s Elon 45:37

12d ago45:37

45:37

Aneesh Chopra, America’s first-ever Chief Technology Officer under Obama, joins The Gist to assess Elon Musk’s rebranded takeover of government tech via “Doge.” He outlines how the US Digital Service began under Obama, evolved during Trump’s first term, and now—chainsaw and hat aside—retains surprising policy continuity across administrations. Plus…

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Artificial Intelligence Is Making Everything Weird 1:07:46

12d ago1:07:46

1:07:46

This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is already reshaping jobs, education, politics, and personal identity—sharing examples from scam calls and students cheating to Darth Vader swearing in Fortnite. The panel also discusses how Democrats are failing to attra…

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Should The Phillies Prioritize Adding Another Bat? 17:47

12d ago17:47

17:47

After the Phillies offense struggled through the weekend series against the Brewers, Joe Giglio wonders if Dave Dombrowski's top goal at the trade deadline should be to bolster an aging lineup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://…

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Friday Night Roundtable: Phillies Word Association 28:02

14d ago28:02

28:02

The Phillies broadcast team reacts to Friday night's loss to the Brewers and does some word association regarding things that have happened through the first two months of the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastcho…

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Ben Ansell on FAFO, FADFO, and the Myth of Immediate Consequence 44:44

15d ago44:44

44:44

Oxford political scientist Ben Ansell discusses the meme-worthy but deeply explanatory concept of FAFO—f**k around and find out—and its subtler cousin FADFO, where reckless policy choices oddly fail to produce blowback. Why bad ideas often go unpunished, from Brexit to tariffs to defund-the-police slogans and MMT. Ansell argues that liberal democra…

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What Would A Phillies-Rhys Hoskins Reunion Look Like? 18:07

16d ago18:07

18:07

Joe Giglio wonders if there is space for the Phillies to reunite with their old first baseman and what it would look like if he were added to the roster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Laying the Groundwork for Enterprise AI in Banking and Finance - with Chris Tapley of EPAM 42:49

15d ago42:49

42:49

Today’s guest is Chris Tapley, Vice President and Head of Financial Services Consulting for North America at EPAM Systems. EPAM is a global digital engineering company that provides software development and consulting services across industries, including financial services, healthcare, and media. With deep experience guiding AI adoption in regulat…

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Bark Buttons: “Who Let the Dogs Talk?” 40:26

16d ago40:26

40:26

Today on The Gist: Sadie Dingfelder returns for an “Is That BS?” segment to investigate dog talking buttons—those viral gadgets that claim to give pets a voice. Are dogs actually communicating abstract thoughts, or is it all one big squeaky placebo? Then, a look at Trump’s trade policy unraveling —cue the Wall Street “TACO trade” (Trump Always Chic…

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