Best Cycle Chats Network Podcasts (2025)

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Federated learning in production (part 2) 45:25

14h ago45:25

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Chong Shen from Flower Labs joins us to discuss what it really takes to build production-ready federated learning systems that work across data silos. We talk about the Flower framework and it's architecture (supernodes, superlinks, etc.), and what makes it both "friendly" and ready for real enterprise environments. We also explore how the generati…

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Trump's Losing Streak 15:49

24m ago15:49

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Should a president have unchecked authority to impose tariffs on foreign nations? In an excerpt from this week’s Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the Court of International Trade’s unanimous ruling that President Trump exceeded his authority by invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping…

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Federated learning in production (part 1) 44:38

6d ago44:38

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In this first of a two part series of episodes on federated learning, we dive into the evolving world of federated learning and distributed AI frameworks with Patrick Foley from Intel. We explore how frameworks like OpenFL and Flower are enabling secure, collaborative model training across silos, especially in sensitive fields like healthcare. The …

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Why do we keep trying to turn cycling into other sports? Formula Fixed founder on reinventing bike racing for the TikTok generation, “trampling on tradition”, and why “big swings” are better than marginal ... 1:06:30

4d ago1:06:30

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Send us a text This week, Ryan chats with the co-founder of the latest big idea hoping to shake up the conservative world of cycling: Formula Fixed, a new US-based indoor racing series featuring bikes with no brakes on tight, twisting, go-kart style circuits in a ticketed arena setting. With this new brand of cycling set to launch this year, Formul…

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The Gray Area: The science of ideology 56:08

5d ago56:08

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Preet's out this week, so we're excited to share an episode of The Gray Area with Sean Illing, which we think listeners of Stay Tuned will enjoy. We'll be back next week! What do you do when you’re faced with evidence that challenges your ideology? Do you engage with that new information? Are you willing to change your mind about your most deeply h…

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ACLU v. Trump’s Immigration Agenda (with Cecillia Wang) 14:05

7d ago14:05

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On this week’s Insider episode, Joyce Vance is joined by ACLU National Legal Director Cecillia Wang, while Preet is out for his son’s college graduation. In an excerpt from the episode, Cecillia discusses the organization’s lawsuit challenging Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. In the full convers…

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Monopoly Isn’t A Game (with Lina Khan) 1:02:56

14d ago1:02:56

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Why should any of us care about monopolies? Lina Khan, the youngest-ever chair of the Federal Trade Commission, joins Preet to discuss the real-world impact of monopoly power, the surprising bipartisan support for antitrust enforcement, and her rapid rise to prominence after publishing a groundbreaking paper on Amazon's business practices during la…

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SCOTUS to Trump: "Not So Fast" 14:18

14d ago14:18

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What happens when a court that often defers to the President finally says “not so fast”? In an excerpt from this week’s Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the Supreme Court opinion halting the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to rapidly deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. Also on the Insider docket: – The …

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Emailing like a superhuman 47:27

16d ago47:27

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Loïc Houssier, Head of Engineering at Superhuman, joins us to discuss how AI and LLMs are reshaping the email experience. He highlights challenges related to the variability of user prompts and infrastructure optimization. Loïc emphasizes that a deep focus on user experience and real human workflows is key to building AI tools people actually love …

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“TNT price hike is two fingers to cycling fans”: Ex-WorldTour pros Harry Tanfield and Sophie Wright on going gravel, the future of British bike racing, and why Manchester’s cycle lanes are rubbish + John ... 1:11:58

20d ago1:11:58

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Send us a text This week, former WorldTour pros Harry Tanfield and Sophie Wright kindly interrupted their packing for Sea Otter to hop on the podcast and discuss how they’ve adapted to life as rookie gravel racers with Britain’s newest professional cycling team, the Ribble Outliers – including getting used to wider tyres and lower pressures (and wh…

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Trump’s Misuse of History (with Heather Cox Richardson & Joanne Freeman) 1:05:38

21d ago1:05:38

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What happens when a U.S. president doesn’t know his history? Historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman join Preet to discuss the history of due process, the misuse of historical events for political messaging, and how Trump misunderstood the Declaration of Independence. And check out Preet’s live conversation with Heather and Joanne on S…

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Habeas Corpus in Jeopardy (with Rachel Barkow) 11:32

22d ago11:32

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Could the Trump administration suspend habeas corpus? On this week’s Insider episode, Preet is joined by Rachel Barkow, CAFE Contributor and professor at NYU Law School, while Joyce is out. In an excerpt from the show, Preet and Rachel discuss Trump advisor Stephen Miller’s comments about suspending the constitutional right to habeas corpus. Also o…

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A Message from Preet 7:46

24d ago7:46

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In this audio essay, Preet shares why Stay Tuned is expanding to Substack, a platform for writers and creators to reach and engage with audiences directly. Find us on Substack, where we’re building a community for reasoned voices in unreasonable times, at staytuned.substack.com. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected]…

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Model Context Protocol Deep Dive 42:23

28d ago42:23

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In this episode, Daniel and Chris unpack the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a rising standard for enabling agentic AI interactions with external systems, APIs, and data sources. They explore how MCP supports interoperability, community contributions, and a rapidly developing ecosystem of AI integrations. The conversation also highlights some real-wo…

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How SCOTUS Became Your Weird Fringe Theorist Uncle (with Leah Litman) 1:19:40

28d ago1:19:40

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Is the Supreme Court turning fringe legal theories into the law of the land? Constitutional law professor and Strict Scrutiny co-host Leah Litman joins Preet to talk about the nature of the Supreme Court’s conservative agenda, the biggest cases before the Court this year, and her new book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Came to Run on Conservative G…

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Private Investigators, Secret Strategies & Divorce Truths No One Talks About 37:37

28d ago37:37

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Are you navigating the world of family law or just starting to think about divorce? In this powerful episode of Family Law Cafe On the Road, we’re joined by family solicitor Sandy Brown, private investigator Harry from Answers Investigation, and Family Law Cafe founder Joanna Toch. We dive into real-life experiences with divorce, the legal system, …

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Courts Put Trump in Check (with Trevor Morrison) 12:03

29d ago12:03

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What are the constitutional limits of executive power? On this week’s Insider episode, Preet is joined by CAFE Contributor and Dean Emeritus of NYU Law School Trevor Morrison, while Joyce is out. In an excerpt from the show, Preet and Trevor discuss the Trump administration’s ongoing resistance to court orders compelling the government to facilitat…

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“Driving a car is just too easy”: Bikehangar inventor on theft, the need for safe cycle storage, and why “there are too many cars on our streets” 37:52

1M ago37:52

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Send us a text To mark Security and Storage Week on road.cc, this week’s episode focuses on one of the most useful and controversial – if you’re a grumpy SUV driver, anyway – urban cycling innovations of the past 15 years: the cycle hangar. Invented by Cyclehoop founder Anthony Lau, and spawning a host of imitators, Bikehangars provide secure shelt…

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A University President Speaks Out (with Michael Roth) 1:15:45

1M ago1:15:45

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What is a university president’s role when the government attacks higher education? Wesleyan University President Michael Roth joins Preet to discuss academia’s leftward tilt, what the attacks on universities portend for civil society, and whether remaining “neutral” is a viable option. Plus, Preet answers questions about ICE agents wearing face ma…

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Seeing beyond the scan in neuroimaging 42:58

1M ago42:58

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In this episode, we explore the intersection of AI, machine learning, and healthcare through the lens of neuroimaging and epilepsy diagnosis. Dr. Gavin Winston shares insights from his work using MRI data and machine learning to uncover subtle abnormalities in brain function. We discuss the cultural and ethical barriers to AI adoption in medicine, …

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“So Now They’re Arresting Judges” 14:26

1M ago14:26

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Did a Wisconsin judge commit a crime by allegedly helping a man avoid ICE agents in her courthouse? In an excerpt from the Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the criminal charges brought by federal prosecutors against Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly interfering with federal immigration enforcement. Also on the Insider docket…

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What do Donald Trump’s tariffs mean for cycling? We chat to an industry insider about price rises, staying positive, and why the tariffs present an opportunity for UK brands 43:09

1M ago43:09

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Send us a text With the cycling industry gripped by yet another period of uncertainty, this week’s episode of the road.cc Podcast focuses on the story that’s dominated the front pages all month – Donald Trump’s chaos-creating global tariffs. And why, at least according to one industry insider, they aren’t going to, as feared by many, “sink the ship…

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The Supreme Court Has No Army (with Dahlia Lithwick) 1:19:12

1M ago1:19:12

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What happens if the Trump administration defies court orders? Dahlia Lithwick, a Supreme Court expert and host of Amicus, joins Preet to discuss the fragility of the American legal system, and, from the Abrego Garcia case to Harvard, what to do when executive power gets out of control. Plus, Preet answers questions about why the Trump administratio…

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Family Law Cafe on the Road Unfiltered Conversations 37:54

1M ago37:54

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Welcome to Family Law Cafe on the Road — a special live episode filmed at the Business Junction Spring Expo. In this dynamic conversation hosted by Family Law Cafe founder Joanna Toch, we meet the professionals behind the scenes of modern divorce. From mortgage brokers and accountants to foreign exchange experts and entrepreneurs, we explore how fi…

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Deporting Due Process 13:54

1M ago13:54

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Who gets due process? Did the Trump administration deny Kilmar Abrego Garcia due process by deporting him to El Salvador despite an immigration judge’s prior order blocking his removal? Listen to an excerpt from the Insider podcast with Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss the Abrego Garcia case, inclu…

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Open source AI to tackle your backlog 42:04

2M ago42:04

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Vibe coding, agentic workflows, and AI-assisted pull requests? In this episode, Daniel and Chris chat with Robert Brennan and Graham Neubig of All Hands AI about how AI is transforming software development—from senior engineer productivity to open source agents that address GitHub issues. They dive into trust, tooling, collaboration, and what it me…

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Trump’s Economic Own Goal (with Ian Bremmer) 1:14:33

2M ago1:14:33

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It’s been almost three months since Trump’s inauguration. Political scientist Ian Bremmer joins Preet to discuss the profound and chaotic changes to America and the world, from tariffs, to federal cuts, to deportations—and how foreign and domestic entities, like China and Harvard University, are fighting back. Plus, Preet answers questions about Tr…

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What the Abrego Garcia Case Means for You 10:00

2M ago10:00

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Will the Trump administration facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States after officials admitted he was erroneously deported to El Salvador, or will it defy the Supreme Court’s order? Listen to an excerpt from the Insider podcast with Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss Abrego…

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Orchestrating agents, APIs, and MCP servers 42:52

2M ago42:52

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In this episode, Daniel sits down with Pavel Veller, EPAM’s Chief Technologist, to explore the practical challenges of orchestrating many AI agents and managing connections to disparate systems/tools. Pavel shares insights from his hands-on work with agentic architectures and internal tools like "DIAL". Pavel also helps us understand things like MC…

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Trump’s Tariff U-Turn (with Justin Wolfers) 46:49

2M ago46:49

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Is Trump’s tariff rollout a three-dimensional chess game or an economic house fire? Economist Justin Wolfers breaks down the stock market crashing chaos, the erosion of global trust, the 125% tariffs on China, and what it all means for your wallet and America. You can now watch portions of our episodes on YouTube! Head to CAFE’s Youtube channel and…

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“We’ve made huge strides, but there’s still a long way to go”: Double Olympic champ Kristen Faulkner on Paris, being an outsider, and the growth of women’s cycling + Rainbows, frites, and sunburn at the ... 55:21

2M ago55:21

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Send us a text We’re deep into classics season, with Paris-Roubaix looming on the horizon, so this week’s episode of the road.cc Podcast pays homage to cycling’s biggest one-day events. In part two, double Olympic champion Kristen Faulkner joins us from her altitude training camp in Sierra Nevada, as she prepares for the upcoming Ardennes classics …

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Judiciary Under Pressure (with Justice Stephen Breyer) 1:15:43

2M ago1:15:43

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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer joins Preet to discuss his book Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism Not Textualism. They talk about judicial integrity and political pressure, how the Court deliberates and decides cases, and Justice Breyer’s response to calls to impeach judges based on their rulings. The conversation was recorded b…

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SCOTUS Hands Trump Deportation Win (with Barb McQuade & Ben Wittes) 20:34

2M ago20:34

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What’s the correct legal path—and the proper venue—for someone facing deportation to challenge their removal in court? On this week’s Insider episode, Joyce Vance is joined by former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Barb McQuade and Lawfare editor-in-chief Ben Wittes, while Preet is out. In an excerpt from the show, they break dow…

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Word Crimes (with John McWhorter) 1:01:46

2M ago1:01:46

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Why is changing pronouns so controversial? That’s the question at the heart of Pronoun Trouble, the latest book from linguist and author John McWhorter. In this week’s episode, McWhorter joins Preet to unpack the surprisingly fraught world of English grammar—from the history of words like “thou” and “y’all” to the modern debate over the singular “t…

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Software and hardware acceleration with Groq 43:24

2M ago43:24

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How do you enable AI acceleration (at both the hardware and software layers) that stays ahead of rapid industry shifts? In this episode, Dhananjay Singh from Groq dives into the evolving landscape of AI inference and acceleration. We explore how Groq optimizes the serving layer, adapts to industry shifts, and supports emerging model architectures. …

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No Trump Third Term 10:04

2M ago10:04

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Could Donald Trump serve a third term as president? In an excerpt from the Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down President Trump’s suggestion of an extra four years, which would violate the 22nd Amendment. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – Trump’s latest executive order targeting a prestigious law firm; – The Trump…

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Tariffs, Masculinity, & Everything in Between (with Scott Galloway) 37:34

2M ago37:34

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Scott Galloway is an entrepreneur, author, professor of marketing at NYU, and host of the Vox Media podcasts “The Prof G Pod” and “Pivot” with Kara Swisher. Scott joins Preet to discuss gutting the government, undermining alliances with Europe, masculinity and togetherness, and why Democrats need to be the party of ideas. You can now watch portions…

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“I’m impartial on everything – except my own safety”: Jeremy Vine on his cycling “radicalisation”, Twitter trolls, the “gaslighting of cyclists”, and why bad streets and bad drivers cause road danger 1:12:47

2M ago1:12:47

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Send us a text It’s the road.cc Podcast’s 100th episode! And to celebrate our century, we’re joined this week by a staple of our news and live blog coverage: broadcaster, cyclist, road safety advocate, and self-confessed road.cc fanatic Jeremy Vine. During a brilliantly entertaining chat, Jeremy talks us through his conversion to cycling in his 40s…

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Parallel Legal Battles Criminal & Family Law Insights 46:34

2M ago46:34

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In this episode, Joanna Toch speaks with Oliver Al-Falah, a specialist criminal and regulatory lawyer, about the intersections between criminal law and family law. They discuss how early legal advice can drastically change case outcomes, the impact of criminal allegations on family proceedings, and how legal strategy shapes both family and criminal…

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Oops, We Texted a War Plan to the Press (with Ruth Marcus) 1:15:04

2M ago1:15:04

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What is a journalist to do when senior White House officials accidentally send them imminent war plans? That’s just one of the surreal current events Ruth Marcus unpacks in this week’s episode. The former Washington Post columnist and editor recently stepped down after nearly four decades at the paper, making headlines with her high-profile resigna…

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Trusts, Wills & Powers of Attorney What You Need to Know 49:43

2M ago49:43

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Trusts, Wills & Powers of Attorney – What You Need to Know | Family Law Cafe Podcast What is a trust? Do you really need a will? And what happens if you don’t have a power of attorney in place? In this episode of the Family Law Cafe Podcast, host Joanna Toch sits down with solicitor Lissie Squire to break down these essential topics in a clear, jar…

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That Signal Chat, Alina Habba, Domestic Terror, and Deportations 14:09

2M ago14:09

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The Atlantic has entered the chat. Jeffrey Goldberg, the magazine’s editor-in-chief, was mistakenly included in a Signal group chat featuring senior members of the Trump administration discussing highly sensitive information about imminent war plans. In an excerpt from the Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the hypocrisy and …

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How The Democrats Can Win (with Mallory McMorrow) 32:26

2M ago32:26

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Everyone’s asking the question: How can Democrats win again? Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow has a few ideas. She joins Preet to discuss how to beat Trump’s culture war politics, her strategy for connecting to Republican voters, and her new book Hate Won't Win. You can now watch portions of our episodes on YouTube! Head to CAFE’s Youtube ch…

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AI-assisted coding with GitHub's COO 50:04

3M ago50:04

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Kyle Daigle, COO of GitHub, joins the hosts to discuss the evolving role of AI in software development, GitHub Copilot’s impact, and the challenges of AI-assisted coding. The conversation covers licensing concerns, ethical considerations, and how developers can navigate these complexities. Kyle also shares his vision for ambient AI, which seamlessl…

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Justice Under Trump: SCOTUS & Mahmoud Khalil (with Kate Shaw) 1:21:31

3M ago1:21:31

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Kate Shaw is a constitutional law professor at University of Pennsylvania Penn Carey Law School. Shaw joins Preet to discuss legal challenges to President Trump’s executive orders and the constitutionality of Elon Musk’s role in DOGE. They also discuss whether Justice Amy Coney Barrett is shifting away from the conservative majority and upcoming Su…

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What Putin, Zelensky, and Trump Really Want (with Richard Haass & Julia Ioffe) 34:03

3M ago34:03

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How is Trump’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war working out? Preet’s joined by Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, and Julia Ioffe, a journalist and co-founder of Puck News, to discuss Putin, Trump, Zelensky, and the future of Ukraine. You can now watch portions of our episodes on YouTube! Head to CAFE’s …

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Is this the UK’s worst city for cycling? Riding around Belfast’s abysmal bike network (and why drivers should be cycling campaigners’ best friends) + Do cycling culture war stories harm the bike industry ... 1:02:15

3M ago1:02:15

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Send us a text What is the worst, least hospitable city for cycling in the UK? While we’re sure you all have your own ‘favourite’ contenders for that particular accolade, in this week’s podcast episode – our 99th, if you haven’t noticed already – Ryan decides to settle the debate once and for all, by jumping on his bike (and pushing and walking it)…

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Optimizing for efficiency with IBM’s Granite 43:38

3M ago43:38

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We often judge AI models by leaderboard scores, but what if efficiency matters more? Kate Soule from IBM joins us to discuss how Granite AI is rethinking AI at the edge—breaking tasks into smaller, efficient components and co-designing models with hardware. She also shares why AI should prioritize efficiency frontiers over incremental benchmark gai…

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Rebuilding Gaza with Trump in Charge (with Dennis Ross, Karim Sadjadpour & Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib) 1:24:41

3M ago1:24:41

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What are the real prospects for rebuilding Gaza? And what would it take to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East? Preet is joined by Dennis Ross, the former US Ambassador and peace negotiator; Karim Sadjadpour, an expert on Iran and the Arab world; and Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Gazan-American writer and analyst who grew up in Gaza City, and moved …

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Martin’s Mischief & Trump’s Wrath 11:13

3M ago11:13

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Has interim D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin violated lawyer ethics rules? And could the allegations against Martin impact his chances of Senate confirmation for the permanent role? In an excerpt from the Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the allegations against Martin in Senate Democrats’ misconduct complaint submitted to the D…

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