Artificial Intelligence has too much hype. In this podcast, linguist Emily M. Bender and sociologist Alex Hanna break down the AI hype, separate fact from fiction, and science from bloviation. They're joined by special guests and talk about everything, from machine consciousness to science fiction, to political economy to art made by machines.
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A podcast about technology and political economy /// Agitprop against innovation and capital /// Hosted by Jathan Sadowski and Edward Ongweso Jr., Produced by Jereme Brown /// Hello friends and enemies Listen anywhere that fine podcasts are distributed. Subscribe at patreon.com/thismachinekills to get premium episodes every week.
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Silicon Valley wants to shape our future, but why should we let it? Every Thursday, Paris Marx is joined by a new guest to critically examine the tech industry, its big promises, and the people behind them. Tech Won’t Save Us challenges the notion that tech alone can drive our world forward by showing that separating tech from politics has consequences for us all, especially the most vulnerable. It’s not your usual tech podcast.
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Here's where to find podcasts from The Nation. Political talk without the boring parts, featuring the writers, activists and artists who shape the news, from a progressive perspective.
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Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.
Daniel Midgley, Ben Ainslie, and Hedvig Skirgård
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Utan några förberedelser blir två personer tvingade att debattera ett okänt ämne. Med tydliga regler och passionerade debattörer blir det snabba puckar, improviserat & ganska roligt. Nya avsnitt släpps varannan tisdag, häng med!
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A show from WFMU about our shift to a digital future. Mark Hurst interviews creators and thinkers about technology, community, videogames, and whatever else is next.
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UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors. UpFront PM is the afternoon edition of UpFront. Pitch us at [email protected]. Theme Music: Turn It Up by Digital Primitives, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.
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A Fresh Face in Hell with Jonathan Evison is an hour long, conversation based, format. Guests include writers, musicians, athletes, actors, philosophers, scientists, and an array of experts across a variety of disciplines. Subjects will be treated with a mix of humor and thoughtful exploration.
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Designing for Virtual Reality. Oral history podcast featuring the pioneering artists, storytellers, and technologists driving the resurgence of virtual & augmented reality. Learn about the patterns of immersive storytelling, experiential design, ethical frameworks, & the ultimate potential of XR.
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Welcome to HarperAcademic Calling. Our podcast is designed to give educators, students, as well as every reader, a behind-the-scenes chat with a range of our authors--from well-loved favorites to up-and-coming debut writers--about their books.
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Manufacturing Dissent since 1996
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We are just two guys in the industry who enjoy talking about construction technology, processes, and beer. Every week we will discuss beers we are drinking or brewing, interesting things going on in industry, and recounting fun and possibly embarrassing stories. From time to time we’ll include special guests from various roles in production as well as various technology vendors and fellow evangelists.
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Kelsey Bennett and Maddy Scott examine the inner workings of their anxious minds
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Welcome to the Social Complex Podcast! Hosted by Hillary Applegate of Digital HQ, this podcast explores the good, the bad, and the complex impact that social media has on our world. From connections to criticisms, clout chasers and crazy stories, we’re diving into the variety of social experiences that make the space what it is. Subscribe to hear unique perspectives from brand managers, creators, influencers, moderators and memes. Hillary will also share her ongoing perspective as a social m ...
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Join us where we talk about all things real estate with a splash of daily motivation.🏡🔑📲 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sean-anthony4/support
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Welcome to Connekt Unplugged — the podcast where the script gets tossed, the masks come off, and the real conversations begin. Join us for raw, unscripted chats with bold business minds, creative thinkers, and modern leaders who aren’t afraid to go deep — from scaling companies and redefining leadership to navigating purpose, intuition, and the spiritual edge of success. We go behind the LinkedIn bios to explore what really drives people — the turning points, the mindset shifts, the messy mi ...
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The Snob-Free Film Community. We review something new and something old in each episode, with a focus on arthouse, indie, classic and foreign cinema.
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Welcome to the Used Car Dealer Podcast.You don’t have time for another vendor-sponsored podcast. You need actionable insights from people who understand your business inside and out. No sales pitches. No vendors-sponsored content. Just authentic, straight-to-the-point advice for used car dealers.Hosted by industry veterans the Used Car Dealer Podcast is the ONLY show that’s 100% focused on YOU.In each episode, we share tips on how to supercharge your used car business. You’ll hear interviews ...
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If you’re looking for inspiration, motivation and practical advice on improving your trading results, Better System Trader delivers every fortnight. Each episode brings you an expert trader who shares their own story, along with the steps, both good and bad, that they've taken on their path to success. With a focus on actionable insights, the tips and tricks used by the experts contain loads of value, providing you with insanely practical tips and tools you can start using TODAY. Improve you ...
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Think becoming an astronaut is tough? Try breaking into the Fragrance and Flavor Industry! Here we talk about what it really takes to build a career in a very competitve world. Taste, Scent, Wellness, Business, Corporate. These are the words we use, but we speak about every industry and YOU. Don’t forget to subscribe to catch all the latest success stories. And if you ever dreamt about going to space, check this website: https://www.coachmironova.com/
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The Hoop Heads Podcast is co-hosted by Head Start Basketball Founder Mike Klinzing and Coach Jason Sunkle. The Hoop Heads Podcast covers a wide range of basketball topics relevant to coaches, players, and parents. Listen in for interviews with personalities from across the basketball landscape. Our line-up of podcast guests includes some of the top minds in the game across all levels, from grassroots to the NBA. They’ll share insights to help you grow as a coach, improve as a player, or enha ...
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This is the place where tech workers come to get smarter about their money. Hosted by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, speaker, blogger, and self-proclaimed personal finance nerd Malcolm Ethridge, this show seeks to shake up the traditional approach to personal finance and make concepts such as investing, tax planning, real estate, cryptocurrency, insurance, equity compensation and other executive benefits more accessible to the tech community. Once referred to as the "Stuart Scott of personal ...
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Emily Bender and Alex Hanna on The AI Con
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59:5800:08 Emily M. Bender is Professor of Linguistics at the University of Washington, Alex Hanna is Director of Research at the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR); they’ve co-authored the book The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create the Future We Want The post Emily Bender and Alex Hanna on The AI Con appeared first on KPFA.…
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I'm back in the saddle today with another old friend - world-renowned chainsaw sculptor Steve Backus. Steve has been creating bears, whales, eagles, gnomes, and mermaids from massive pieces of wood for over 40 years. He organizes and judges sculpting competitions internationally and has appeared on the show "Saw Dogs". Today I talk with Steve about…
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Musk’s Third Party—Plus, the Birthright Citizenship Class Action | Start Making Sense
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41:52There’s trouble in Trump world: Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, is launching a Third Party to challenge Trump’s Republicans in the midterms and maybe in 2028. Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party, explains why Musk will fail. Also: Trump’s executive order abolishing birthright citizenship – guaranteed by the 14th Am…
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UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors. The post UpFront – July 16, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA
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The Sneakiest Teams of the NBA Off-Season - Episode 1126
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1:02:31On this episode, Mike and Jason focus on teams that could be considered 'Sneaky good' for the upcoming season. They analyze the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic from the Eastern Conference, highlighting their recent roster changes and potential for improvement. The conversation then shifts to the Western Conference, where they evaluate the San Anton…
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UCDP Ep #77 – AI in Dealerships & EV Retail Innovation w/ Ross Tinkham & Alex Lawrence
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35:58In this episode of the Used Car Dealer Podcast, Zach Klempf is joined by Ross Tinkham, Go-To-Market Leader at Podium, and Alex Lawrence, CEO of EV Auto, a leading EV-only independent dealership and Podium customer. Fresh off the buzz of post-NIADA conversations around AI, Zach explores how artificial intelligence is transforming communication, sale…
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The History of America’s Entrepreneurial Work Ethic | American Prestige
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58:26Pull yourselves up by your bootstraps, rise ‘n grind, and find your calling as we welcome historian Erik Baker to the program to talk about his book Make Your Own Job: How the Entrepreneurial Work Ethic Exhausted America. The group explores the Protestant work ethic and Jeffersonian yeoman farmer, influential figures like Henry Ford and Frederick W…
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What Does Trump’s Budget Bill Mean for the Transfer to Clean Energy; Plus, ICE Immigration Raids in Los Angeles and Proceedings in San Francisco Immigration Courts
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50:4700:08 — Jeff St. John is the director of news at Canary Media, a nonprofit newsroom covering the transition to clean energy and solutions to the climate crisis. 00:33 — Jonah Valdez is a reporter for The Intercept covering politics, human rights and protest movements. 00:45 — Margaret Kadifa is a reporter for Mission Local. The post What Does Trump…
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Duncan Moench on "soylent screens" and producerism from Jul 14, 2025
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1:15:28Duncan Moench on "soylent screens" and producerism Kirk Pearson - "Theme from Techtonic" - "Mark's intro" [0:01:51] - "Interview with Duncan Moench" [0:07:12] - "Mark's comments" [0:48:51] Posthuman - "The Screens Of Our Lives" [0:57:46]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/153977By Mark Hurst and WFMU
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How the War in Gaza is Becoming the Crime of the Century / Suzy Hansen
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1:26:04Journalist and author Suzy Hansen will returns to This Is Hell! To talk about her New York Magazine article, "Crimes of the Century: How Israel, with the help of the U.S., broke not only Gaza but the foundations of humanitarian law."Suzy is the author of, "Notes on a Foreign Country: An American Abroad in a Post-American World," which was a finalis…
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The Roots of Trump’s Foreign Policy Instability | The Time of Monsters With Jeet Heer
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41:35Donald Trump’s foreign policy has been as unstable as the man himself, shifting quickly from pushes for restraint to escalating wars in the Middle East. This volatility is a function not just of Trump’s personality but the contradictions and competing factions that are gathered under the term America First, as well as the continued power of the for…
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Russia’s War in Ukraine; Plus, Corona Calls
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59:5800:08 — John Feffer is Director of Foreign Policy in Focus. 00:33 — Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health. The post Russia’s War in Ukraine; Plus, Corona Calls appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA
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Kevin Hovde - Columbia University Men's Basketball Head Coach - Episode 1125
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1:12:54Kevin Hovde was hired as the 24th Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Columbia University in March of 2025. He returns to the Lions after helping the University of Florida Gators win a National Championship this year as an assistant to Head Coach Todd Golden. Hovde went to Florida after spending the 2021-22 season at his alma mater, Richmond, under the …
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122: The Interaction Engine (with Stephen Levinson)
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55:34How did language start? What do all languages have in common? How does language really work? Many answers have been posed to these questions, but one thing is for sure: interaction is the combustion chamber where everything happens. We're having a chat with linguistic lion Stephen Levinson, author of The Interaction Engine. Timestamps Introductions…
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Houthis Resume Red Sea Attacks, New IDF Strikes in Lebanon, Deadly Kenya Protests | American Prestige
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48:33Remember that today is the last day to order our limited edition “Robo Washington Crossing the Delaware” poster! Paid subscribers get a 50% discount! AP’s retirement account is entirely tied to copper, so we’re not sure how long we have to do this. In this week’s news: Yemen’s Houthi/Ansar Allah fighters have resumed attacks on commercial ships in …
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Alex Popp - Director of Basketball at The Winchendon School (MA) - Episode 1124
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1:27:51Alex Popp is in his first year as the Director of Basketball at The Winchendon School in Winchendon, Massachusetts. Popp most recently served as the Head Coach of the Academic Post-Graduate team at IMG Academy for 5 seasons. Prior to IMG Popp was the Head Coach at Vermont Academy, a perennial NEPSAC power, from 2014 to 2020 where he developed seven…
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How the US Weaponizes Technology in the Middle East | Tech Won't Save Us
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53:32Paris Marx is joined by Laleh Khalili to discuss how the United States uses its control of key technologies to shift global power dynamics, and how that specifically plays out in the Middle East. Laleh Khalili is Professor of Gulf Studies at the University of Exeter and author of the forthcoming book Extractive Capitalism. Advertising Inquiries: ht…
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How the US Weaponizes Tech in the Middle East w/ Laleh Khalili
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53:32Paris Marx is joined by Laleh Khalili to discuss how the United States uses its control of key technologies to shift global power dynamics, and how that specifically plays out in the Middle East. Laleh Khalili is Professor of Gulf Studies at the University of Exeter and author of the forthcoming book Extractive Capitalism. Tech Won’t Save Us offers…
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Annalee Newitz on Psychological Warfare and the American Mind
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59:5800:08 — Annalee Newitz is a San Francisco based journalist and author. They write for New Scientist and co-host the podcast Our Opinions Are Correct. Their latest book is “Stories Are Weapons: Psychological Warfare and the American Mind.” The post Annalee Newitz on Psychological Warfare and the American Mind appeared first on KPFA.…
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Deep Background on Bukele's Gulags in El Salvador / John Washington
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2:01:04John Washington joins us to discuss his recent piece in the New York Review of Books, "The Roots of Bukele’s Gulag." An all new "Rotten History" and "The Moment of Truth" segments follow the interview.Check out John's article here: https://www.nybooks.com/online/2025/06/01/the-roots-of-bukeles-gulag/Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener suppo…
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Jamie Ford & Jen Soriano - Generational Trauma . . . Revisited
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1:00:24Today's episode is hosted by New York Times bestselling author, and Fresh Face alum, Jamie Ford. Don't worry, Jonathan will be back next week! In Episode 7, Jonathan invited Jamie on to discuss his book "The Many Daughters of Afong Moy," which focused on inherited trauma passed down through seven generations of Chinese women. In today's conversatio…
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Trump v. L.A.—Plus, Rachel Kushner’s ‘Creation Lake’ | Start Making Sense
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45:46Trump’s ICE is attacking undocumented people in LA County because there are a lot of them -- maybe a million, out of a total of 3.3 million Latinos, and also because LA is one of the most Democratic counties in the country. And LA has a big and militant alliance of immigrants rights groups that are fighting Trump. Harold Meyerson will explain the d…
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Netanyahu Visits the White House; Plus, Medicare Drug Price Negotiation and Education Hit Hard by Budget Bill
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59:5800:08 — Joel Beinin Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. 00:33 — Juliette Cubanski is deputy director of the Program on Medicare Policy at KFF, a nonpartisan health policy research, polling and news organization. 00:45 — Zaidee Stavely is education and immigration reporter at EdSource and hosts the weekly Education Bea…
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413. ScamGPT – How AI Supercharges Fraud (ft. Alice Marwick)
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1:24:21We chat with Alice Marwick — director of research at Data & Society — about a new report she co-authored on how generative AI is now unleashing a new world of scams and fraud. AI is supercharging the business of scamming by making it easier and cheaper than ever to deploy sophisticated scams at scale. Scams are now automated, ubiquitous, and dynami…
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Could LeBron Change Teams? Is DeAndre Ayton Valuable? Is Mike Brown the Right Guy for the Knicks? Plus More Questions From Around the NBA - Episode 1123
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1:02:20On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the latest developments in the NBA offseason, including the impact of DeAndre Ayton signing with the Lakers, the Norm Powell, John Collins, Kevin Love trade, and Kyle Lowery returning to the Sixers. They also delve into Paolo Banchero's contract extension, Mike Brown with the Knicks, and speculate on LeBron J…
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The Human Cost of Economic Sanctions | American Prestige
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51:22Get your limited edition "Robo Washington" poster now! Economist and co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) Mark Weisbrot joins the show to talk about economic sanctions and how they affect people’s lives. They discuss the effect of sanctions on migration flows, how the PR about them targeting governments and not civ…
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Economic Fallout from Trump’s Big Budget Bill and New Tariffs; Plus, San Francisco Budget Vote
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59:5800:08 — Dean Baker is a senior economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research. 00:33 — Tim Redmond is the founder and editor of 48hills.org. The post Economic Fallout from Trump’s Big Budget Bill and New Tariffs; Plus, San Francisco Budget Vote appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA
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Burn Hollywood Burn - Will AI save the movies? Dan Morfitt fills in with guest John Ashbrook from Jul 7, 2025
Music behind DJ: An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn - "Audio from the motion picture trailer" [0:00:00] Music behind DJ: Kirk Pearson - "Theme from Techtonic" [0:00:48] Music behind DJ: Dan Morfitt with guest John Ashbrook - "Pt 1" [0:01:25] David Bowie - "Cat People (Putting Out Fire)" [0:23:17] Music behind DJ: Dan Morfitt with guest John …
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How Jeff Bezos Betrayed the Legacy of The Washington Post | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer
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37:26Writing in The Nation, Pamela Alma Weymouth drew a contrast between Kay Graham, her late grandmother who was publisher of The Washington Post when it fought Richard Nixon’s administration on The Pentagon Papers and Watergate, with the current owner of the newspaper, Jeff Bezos. Unlike Graham, Bezos has been all too willing to bend the knee to a cor…
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Why "AI" Is a Con: Our Book Launch! (with Vauhini Vara), 2025.05.08
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1:16:52It's finally here! The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech's Hype and Create the Future We Want hit the shelves in May. In this special bonus episode, Alex and Emily speak to tech journalist Vauhini Vara at one of the book's online launch events, where they covered the misleading nature of the term "artificial intelligence," why the use of tools like Cha…
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Terrance "Munch" Williams - PSA Cardinals AAU Program Director & Author of the New Book "Here are the Answers: A Roadmap for Navigating Success in the Business of Youth Basketball" - Episode 1122
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1:07:48Terrance “Munch” Williams has been the Executive Director of ProScholars Athletics since 2008. Under his leadership, ProScholars Athletics has grown from one team of a handful of afterschool students to a basketball program recognized as the top men's basketball AAU program in the country. His new book “Here are the Answers: A Roadmap for Navigatin…
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2020 Flashback: Generalized Precarity and Subversive Pragmatism / Albena Azmanova
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39:54While Chuck is out this week, we revisit our first interview from 2020. Theorist Albena Azmanova examines the dynamics of post-2008 precarity capitalism, the left's long failure to strike through capitalism's competitive production of profit, and explains why radical change for the precarious multitude is possible without a revolutionary break - bu…
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