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New technologies like artificial intelligence, facial recognition and social media algorithms are changing our world so fast that it can be hard to keep up. This cutting-edge tech often inspires overblown hype — and fear. That’s where we come in. Each week, CNN Tech Writer Clare Duffy will break down how these technologies work and what they’ll mean for your life in terms that don’t require an engineering degree to understand. And we’ll empower you to start experimenting with these tools, wi ...
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The Mid Michigan matters podcast has an ultra local focus of what’s happening in our Mid Michigan community; from local happenings, charity events, to how you can give back to our community. If it matters in Mid Michigan we want to talk about it on the Mid Michigan Matters podcast
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The Proper Class Podcast

Laura Checkley & Hannah Chissick

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Working class and queer actor Laura Checkley (King Gary, Screw) and working class theatre director Hannah Chissick (Treason, Little Wars) discuss and celebrate all things working class. Each episode they are joined by a different guest who grew up working class. They talk about their journey and rise to where they are now, celebrating their success and hopefully inspiring a few along the way. Guests include: comedians, actors, sports stars, poets, and more - fondly remembering their roots an ...
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If you’ve been to the airport recently, you might have noticed something different while going through security: a TSA agent taking your photo. Face scans can speed up the security process, but according to Dr. Joy Buolamwini, this technology comes with big picture risks. She explains what’s going on with these face scans — and how to opt out. Read…
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Conspiracy theories can take many forms, from misgivings about the first moon landing to false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. As anyone who’s tried to reason with a conspiracy theorist knows, it’s hard to debunk such deeply held beliefs – and arguing with a loved one about them can be emotionally taxing. What if an AI chatbot could help?…
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Grief is one of the most human experiences we have—so what happens when AI gets involved? How are people using it in their healing process? Audio producer Rebecca Nolan shares her own experience creating an AI chatbot based on her deceased father, and University of Arizona psychology professor Mary-Frances O’Connor talks with Clare about whether us…
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In the past decade, technology has transformed the way we use doorbells. Home security cameras that capture footage of people around your home give some people peace of mind in the face of potential break-ins or theft. Clare talks with Matthew Guariglia, a senior policy analyst at the Electronic Frontier Foundation working on issues of surveillance…
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The popularity of for-profit genetic testing services like Ancestry and 23andMe has skyrocketed in recent years. These tests can teach users more about their ancestry or health. But they can also have some unexpected outcomes. 23andMe recently filed for bankruptcy to pursue a sale, raising questions about what could happen to users’ data under a ne…
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The Annual Mount Pleasant Mom2Mom Sale and Craft Show is coming on April 5th at Mount Pleasant Middle School, so DJ caught up with Kim VanHorn and Chris Rowley to get all of the details! You can checkout their Facebook page by searching Mom2Mom Sale or the full name of the event at "Mount Pleasant Instrumental Music Boosters: Annual Mom2Mom Sale an…
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March is Reading Month, so DJ brought on Marni Walker with Gratiot & Isabella Great Start Collaborative to talk all about it! Good ways to get your child involved, family fun ideas, and all the great numbers about why reading is good! Available wherever you get your podcasts!By Latitude Media
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Becoming a parent is overwhelming. So is all the technology out there that’s marketed toward new parents, from smart bassinets to high-tech baby monitors and breastfeeding tracker apps. What gadgets do new parents actually need, and do you need them at all? Sophie Brickman explored this in her book Baby, Unplugged, and she shares some insights for …
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DJ brought on Comedian Michael Malone ahead of his perfomance at the Irish Comedy Tour in Clare on March 11th! Michael is an absolute hammer of a comedian seen on Fox, Comedy Central, Showtime and HULU. Mid Michigan Matters available wherever you get your podcasts!By Latitude Media
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It’s no surprise that music can affect our emotions. But can music actually improve our mental health? Aaron Labbé, founder and chief technology officer at the Toronto-based company LUCID, believes it can. With the help of AI-curated music playlists, and technology that reads your facial expressions as you listen, LUCID is trying to turn music into…
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If you apply for a job online, there’s a good chance that your application will be put through some kind of AI evaluation. But what is the AI algorithm looking for, and how effective is AI at helping the most qualified candidates get the job? Hilke Schellmann, an investigative reporter and assistant professor at New York University, gives us the lo…
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Every time users talk to AI chatbots, their queries go to data centers, where stacks of computers do rapid, complex calculations in order to respond. This process requires significant amounts of electricity and water, and experts worry about the environmental cost of this rapidly growing technology. But what is that cost, exactly? And is there anyt…
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Many of us have seen this happen. Someone dies IRL, but their online presence lives on. It’s estimated that millions of accounts on Facebook belong to people who have died. And many of us have so many online accounts, it’s hard to keep track of them ourselves – let alone leaving that work to loved ones after we’re gone. So, what “digital remains” a…
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Since the dawn of match.com in 1995, people have had a lot of questions about how online dating would change the experience of falling in love. But that was 30 years ago, and it was only the beginning of a total sea change in the way we date. Now, artificial intelligence is promising to switch things up in the dating world once more. And just like …
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It’s become the norm for teens and tweens to have smartphones — but lately, the pendulum has been swinging back. Parents and educators worry smartphones can cause distraction, loneliness and other mental health challenges among young people. So when is the right time to give your kid a smartphone, if at all? Mark SooHoo, a parent involved with the …
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In an age of personalized algorithms and constant notifications, it can be hard to resist the pull of our devices. Why is it so hard to stop mindlessly scrolling? Cultural anthropologist Natasha Schüll shares some of her research on why we’re so hooked to our phones – and some thoughts on how to pull away from the infinite scroll. What questions do…
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the company is ending its partnership with third-party fact-checkers in the US because the program caused too much censorship on the company’s platforms. The announcement raised a big question: How much were third-party fact-checkers really responsible for what content stays or goes on Meta’s platforms? Carlos Hernánde…
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Gary Schildhorn sprang into action to help when he got a call in his son’s voice saying he’d landed in jail after getting into a car accident. That is, until he got a FaceTime call from his son, who was not actually in jail. Gary was the target of an AI voice cloning scam, one that nearly cost him $9,000. As AI technology advances, these scams are …
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TikTok is facing a looming ban in the United States. The company will make a final effort to argue its case before the Supreme Court on Friday; if it loses, the law forcing TikTok to spin off from its China-based parent company or be banned in the United States is set to go into effect on January 19. Will that mean the app disappears from users’ ph…
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Many people voted for President-elect Donald Trump with the hope that he’d lower the cost of groceries and other essentials. But Trump’s promised tariffs on imported goods could raise the cost of products ranging from computers to cars to refrigerators. So, is there anything you should consider buying now, before that happens? CNN Business economic…
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If you’ve been to the airport recently, you might have noticed something different while going through security: a TSA agent taking your photo. More than 200 US airports are now using facial recognition technology to identify passengers. Face scans can speed up the security process, but according to Dr. Joy Buolamwini, this technology comes with bi…
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CNN Audio’s senior producer Haley has a confession: she uses the same password for everything. Research shows she’s not alone. Why is this a problem? And what’s the safest way to create and manage your passwords? Rachel Tobac, an ethical hacker and CEO of SocialProof Security, has some answers that won’t make your head spin. The password managers R…
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Conspiracy theories can take many forms, from misgivings about the first moon landing to false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. These kinds of beliefs are nothing new, but social media has helped make many of them more mainstream. As anyone who’s tried to reason with a conspiracy theorist knows, it’s hard to debunk such deeply held beliefs…
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And just like that, our last episode of the series is here. And what a cracking series it's been...but don't cry yet because we figure we're going out with a pretty big bang. We chat to a true working class hero and national treasure, the one, the only, Maxine Peake. We discuss chatting politics with her grandparents, sharing life guard duties with…
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It’s a familiar feeling if you spend enough time on the internet: you talk about something in the real world, and then you see that same thing advertised to you online. This uncanny experience has led many people to wonder: are our devices listening to us? And is that how online advertisers are able to serve such specific ads? David Choffnes, assoc…
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Did someone say cake? Not that we would ever need an excuse to have the brilliant Juliet Sear in for a chat but having brought us a delicious gooey chocolate treat it does sky rocket her to one of our dreamiest guests. We loved chatting to Juliet about how a birthday cake for her one year olds birthday started her on the road to success. We chat gr…
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A new kind of deepfake revenge porn is sweeping the internet. Using artificial intelligence, bad actors can do things like superimpose your face on a nude body, creating convincing and harmful images. Tech companies and lawmakers are trying to play catch up, but the truth is these tools are still easy to access. So how can you and your loved ones s…
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As a new generation of kids grows up, many of them have had their childhoods posted online for the world to see. And not all of them are happy about it. This raises important questions for parents: how much should you share your kids’ lives on social media? When should you think twice before hitting “post”? Leah Plunkett, author of the book Sharent…
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This week we talk to the multi talented and all round brilliant human Angela Griffin. We chat the joys of growing up on a council estate, playing the first ever black Alice in Alice in wonderland and wild wee’s in bushes. It’s such a great episode this week. Not only is Angela a national treasure but she is a hugely impressive person with a story t…
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Episode 8 is here, can you believe it? And what a corker of an episode it is. We're joined by the very talented and hilarious Donna Preston. This woman's collection of work is a thing of beauty and the girls were dying to get stuck in and hear all about her life. We discuss getting detention for a year, dressing up as a tube of toothpaste and how s…
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New technologies like artificial intelligence, facial recognition and social media algorithms are changing our world so fast that it can be hard to keep up. This cutting-edge tech often inspires overblown hype — and fear. That’s where we come in. Each week, CNN Tech Writer Clare Duffy will break down how these technologies work and what they’ll mea…
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This week we sit down with the Artistic Director and joint CEO of Cardboard Citizens Chris Sonnex. Chris is putting so much good out into the world and is on a mission to make theatre for everyone, so as you can imagine we couldn't wait to hear his story. We discuss feeling like an outsider, the toy department of Harrods and how you won't find any …
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Hope you're all ready for a bit of sparkle this week as we have West End royalty Jenna Russell in the building. Jenna is a super star of stage and screen and was known as one of Stephen Sondheim's favourite performers. I mean you can't get better than that can ya? We chat about not fitting in, learning to do Shakespeare and how she's not a fan of a…
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Episode 5 is here and it is a belter! We have the multitalented, comedy legend that is Sian Gibson with us this week. We chat family holidays, fake professions and the people who truly keep us grounded. Not only is Sian a national treasure but she is by far one of the loveliest people out there and we just adored having her on the show. Right, so g…
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Another week and another stonking episode. On todays ep the girls talk to the National Treasure and Call the midwife star @parisi.cliff Cliff is a truly joyous man. We chatted about he’s brief music career, selling out at the Fringe and how struggling with lines is no reason to hold you back. We had an absolute hoot and know you will too so what yo…
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Today's podcast is a pretty special one. We sit down with the exceptional writer, actor and director Charlie Josephine. We are all pretty big fans of Charlie's and have been looking forward to this chat for a long time. We discuss the brilliance of panto, the power of a culotte and a spicy brain and how the time and space to be creative isn't affor…
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This week we chat to the incredible actor Thomas Coombes and let us tell you, it is a proper good'un. The girls chat to the Death of England star about his love of a Wimpy, how TV work doesn't always equal financial stability and how he's not writing off a Gary Barlow tribute act just yet. It's been a long time coming having Tommy on the show who i…
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We're back baby for series 4. And episode one is an absolute corker. We sit down with the brilliant comedian and actress Fatiha El-Ghorri. Hannah and Laura talk to the comedy star about the incredible community on her estate growing up, stepping away from her day job and the power of having someone believe in you. But she still won't be skipping an…
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