Best Dan Andersen Podcasts (2025)

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BEWITCHED: A Tribute to Elizabeth Montgomery with Author Herbie J Pilato 25:45

9h ago25:45

25:45

On this special episode of The Sounds of Film, we honor the 30th anniversary of Elizabeth Montgomery’s passing with author and television historian Herbie J Pilato. A longtime friend of the iconic Bewitched actress, Pilato reflects on her life and legacy through his acclaimed biographies Twitch Upon a Star and The Essential Elizabeth Montgomery. He…

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Crew AI with João Moura 44:51

8h ago44:51

44:51

Agentic AI is seen as a key frontier in artificial intelligence, enabling systems to autonomously act, adapt in real-time, and solve complex, multi-step problems based on objectives and context. Unlike traditional rule-based or generative AI, which are limited to predefined or reactive tasks, agentic AI processes vast information, models uncertaint…

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Leadership Principles for Software Engineers: Interview With Adrian Stanek 49:23

3d ago49:23

49:23

If you think leadership topics only apply to managers and above, think again! In this video interview, I was joined by Adrian Stanek. We got chatting about leadership principles, and they're all applicable to different roles and levels. I really like how Adrian framed his four pillars. The concepts rang very true for me, and I think there's a lot o…

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THE SIMPSONS’ Dan Castellaneta & Deb Lacusta Talk “The Long Goodbye” on Tom Needham’s SOUNDS OF FILM 32:10

6d ago32:10

32:10

On this “Classic”episode of THE SOUNDS OF FILM PODCAST, Tom Needham welcomes Dan Castellaneta and Deb Lacusta, the creative team behind The Long Goodbye, a witty and haunting noir that reimagines 1940s Los Angeles through a pandemic-era lens. Castellaneta, best known as the voice of Homer Simpson, stars as Marlowe Phillips, a Jewish detective and r…

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Film Editing: Unraveling the Mystery with Director Chad Freidrichs on The Sounds of Film 46:24

7d ago46:24

46:24

On the next episode of the SOUNDS OF FILM Podcast, Tom Needham speaks with acclaimed filmmaker Chad Freidrichs about his groundbreaking new documentary, The Cinema Within. The film explores a fascinating question: Why does film editing work so seamlessly on our brains? Featuring insights from legendary editor Walter Murch, film historian David Bord…

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Chip Design in the AI Era with Thomas Andersen 50:15

5d ago50:15

50:15

Synopsys is a leading electronic design automation company specializing in silicon design and verification, as well as software integrity and security. Their tools are foundational to the creation of modern chips and embedded software, powering everything from smartphones to cars. Chip design is a deeply complex process, often taking months or year…

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OpenTofu with Cory O’Daniel and Malcolm Matalka 47:58

7d ago47:58

47:58

OpenTofu is an open-source alternative to Terraform, designed for managing infrastructure as code. It enables users to define, provision, and manage their cloud and on-premises resources using a declarative configuration language. OpenTofu was created to ensure an open and community-driven approach to infrastructure tooling, and it emphasizes compa…

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YOU WILL OWN NOTHING: TV Financial Commentator Carol Roth on Tom Needham’s SOUNDS OF FILM 35:26

10d ago35:26

35:26

Carol Roth joins Tom Needham on The Sounds of Film to discuss her provocative book, You Will Own Nothing, which exposes a coordinated global push by governments, powerful tech companies, financial institutions, and elites to gain control of finite resources and restrict public access to them. The book acts as a vital guide for individuals seeking t…

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Mojo and Building a CUDA Replacement with Chris Lattner 55:56

12d ago55:56

55:56

Python is the dominant language for AI and data science applications, but it lacks the performance and low-level control needed to fully leverage GPU hardware. As a result, developers often rely on NVIDIA’s CUDA framework, which adds complexity and fragments the development stack. Mojo is a new programming language designed to combine the simplicit…

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RON DELSENER PRESENTS: A Conversation with Director Jake Sumner on THE SOUNDS OF FILM 23:18

15d ago23:18

23:18

This week, The Sounds of Film with Tom Needham features an exclusive conversation with filmmaker Jake Sumner, the director of the acclaimed documentary Ron Delsener Presents. The film, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, chronicles the extraordinary 60-year career of Ron Delsener, the iconic concert promoter behind New York City’s most le…

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Building PostgreSQL for the Future with Heikki Linnakangas 42:12

14d ago42:12

42:12

PostgreSQL is an open-source database known for its robustness, extensibility, and compliance with SQL standards. Its ability to handle complex queries and maintain high data integrity has made it a top choice for both start-ups and large enterprises. Heikki Linnakangas is a leading developer for the PostgreSQL project, and he’s a co-founder at Neo…

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Security at Coinbase with Philip Martin 48:31

20d ago48:31

48:31

Cryptocurrency exchanges face unique security challenges that require specialized threat assessments and planning. Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States. It was founded in 2012 and has evolved alongside cryptocurrency as a technology. Philip Martin is the Chief Security Officer at Coinbase. Prior to Coinbase, Philip built…

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Don McLean: American Pie & More on a Classic SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham 42:11

23d ago42:11

42:11

Music legend Don McLean joins Tom Needham for a special episode of The Sounds of Film on WUSB. Don McLean is the iconic singer/songwriter behind the classic anthem “American Pie,” a song that continues to resonate across generations. Ranked number five on the Recording Industry of America and NEA’s Song of the Century list, “American Pie” remains o…

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Anthropic and the Model Context Protocol with David Soria Parra 51:02

22d ago51:02

51:02

The Model Context Protocol, or MCP, is a new open standard that connects AI assistants to arbitrary data sources and tools, such as codebases, APIs, and content repositories. Instead of building bespoke integrations for each system, developers can use MCP to establish secure, scalable connections between AI models and the data they need. By standar…

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Glenn Andersen at Nordic Nurseries 33:11

23d ago33:11

33:11

How annuals make it to your garden What makes one petunia thrive all summer long while another fizzles out? Why are certain plants chosen to become the season’s top sellers? In this episode of the CLG Podcast from Canada’s Local Gardener, host Shauna Dobbie speaks with Glenn Andersen of Nordic Nurseries — the exclusive Proven Winners annuals propag…

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Engineering Management, Burnout, and Finding Purpose: Interview With Michael Greenspan 55:17

24d ago55:17

55:17

My podcast guest went from engineer to manager to career coach -- and what a journey it's been! In this video interview, Michael Greenspan joins me to share his career journey and shed some light on what engineering management looks like to him. We bridged into topics of burnout as well as the importance of finding purpose in the work we do. Thanks…

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Eric Andersen Talks Dylan, Warhol & THE SONGPOET on Tom Needham’s Sounds of Film 34:53

27d ago34:53

34:53

This week on Tom Needham’s SOUNDS OF FILM, the spotlight is on iconic troubadour Eric Andersen, the poetic voice of the Greenwich Village folk scene. In a revealing and wide-ranging interview, Andersen opens up about his encounters with cultural titans like Andy Warhol, Bob Dylan, Brian Epstein, and Lou Reed, while reflecting on the personal and pr…

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Grand Theft Auto III on the Dreamcast with Falco Girgis and Stef Kornilios Mitsis Poiitidis 47:40

27d ago47:40

47:40

Grand Theft Auto III is a 2001 an open-world action-adventure game developed by Rockstar Games and it had a profound impact on both gaming and popular culture. Its success cemented video games as a dominant form of entertainment and storytelling, and paved the way for future blockbuster franchises. The game was also a technological milestone that r…

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Grandmaster Caz Talks WILD STYLE on SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham 26:26

30d ago26:26

26:26

Today’s guest on the SOUNDS OF FILM Classic Episode is legendary hip hop star, Grandmaster Caz. He will be discussing his involvement in the hip hop films ‘Wild Style’ and Ice-T’s ‘The Art of Rap.’ In 2008, Grandmaster Caz was inducted into the Bronx Walk of Fame. He was also inducted into the Technics DJ Hall of Fame in 1999.…

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Academic Freedom with Amy Wax 55:53

30d ago55:53

55:53

On this episode of The Sounds of Film Podcast, host Tom Needham speaks with Amy Wax, Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. Before entering academia, Wax served as Assistant to the Solicitor General at the U.S. Department of Justice, where she argued 15 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. A scholar with an extraordina…

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Polypane with Kilian Valkhof 48:08

29d ago48:08

48:08

Polypane is a specialized web development browser that simplifies creating and testing modern websites. A key feature is that it provides multiple screen sizes at once, with synchronized scrolling and interactions, so developers can test different layouts and breakpoints simultaneously. Polypane also focuses on accessibility tools, real-time previe…

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BLANQUITA Director Fernando Guzzoni on a “CLASSIC” SOUNDS with Tom Needham 23:35

1M ago23:35

23:35

BLANQUITA Director Fernando Guzzoni Up Next on a CLASSIC SOUNDS with Tom Needham Podcast BLANQUITA was Chile’s Official Oscar entry for 2022 for International Best Film Category, and will release it in New York and Los Angels on December 9, 2022. The film had its world premier in the Horizons section of the 2022 Venice Film Festival, winning the Be…

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LiveKit and OpenAI with Russ d’Sa 47:29

1M ago47:29

47:29

LiveKit is a platform that provides developers with tools to build real-time audio and video applications at scale. It offers an open-source WebRTC stack for creation of live, interactive experiences like video conferencing, streaming, and virtual events. LiveKit has gained significant attention for its partnership with OpenAI for the Advanced Voic…

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SED News: CoreWeave IPO, Anthropic’s MCP, and Microsoft Turns 50 46:15

1M ago46:15

46:15

Welcome to the pilot episode of SED News, a new podcast series from Software Engineering Daily. Join hosts Gregor Van and Sean Falconer as they break down the week’s most important stories in software engineering, machine learning, and developer culture. In this episode, Gregor and Sean discuss the CoreWeave IPO and the company’s recent acquisition…

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DUSTY & STONES’ Gazi “Dusty” Simelane & Director Jesse Rudoy on SOUNDS with Tom Needham 33:21

1M ago33:21

33:21

This week on SOUNDS, we welcome filmmaker Jesse Rudoy and one half of the extraordinary country duo, Gazi “Dusty” Simelane, to discuss their inspiring new documentary Dusty & Stones. The film shines a spotlight on Dusty and his cousin Linda “Stones” Msibi, two musicians from the African Kingdom of Eswatini, who set out on an unforgettable journey f…

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JIMMY IN SAIGON: A Conversation with Director Peter McDowell on SOUNDS 28:36

1M ago28:36

28:36

This week’s episode of SOUNDS features an extraordinary conversation with filmmaker Peter McDowell, who shares the emotional story behind his documentary Jimmy in Saigon. The film, which has earned critical acclaim on the festival circuit, unearths the hidden life of McDowell’s brother Jimmy, a young Vietnam veteran who died mysteriously in Saigon …

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Vibe Coding at Heroku with Vish Abrams 52:52

1M ago52:52

52:52

AI tools are transforming how developers write code, and although it’s difficult to pinpoint how much code is now AI-generated code, estimates suggest it’s between 20% and 40%, and this figure is poised to grow in the coming years. This evolution has given rise to a new coding paradigm in which developers act as directors, guiding and refining AI-g…

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James Corbett & The New World Order on SOUNDS with Tom Needham 1:07:14

1M ago1:07:14

1:07:14

In this episode of SOUNDS, host Tom Needham speaks with investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker James Corbett, the creator of The Corbett Report. Known for his in-depth reporting on geopolitics, media manipulation, and global power structures, Corbett brings his independent research to a wide audience through documentaries, articles, and…

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Agentic AI at Glean with Eddie Zhou 43:17

1M ago43:17

43:17

Glean is a workplace search and knowledge discovery company that helps organizations find and access information across various internal tools and data sources. Their platform uses AI to provide personalized search results to assist members of an organization in retrieving relevant documents, emails, and conversations. The rise of LLM-based agentic…

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How To Level Up As A Tech Lead - Interview With Anemari Fiser 58:57

1M ago58:57

58:57

What does it take to be a Tech Lead in software engineering? I sat down with Anemari Fiser to discuss! We dug into: - What is a tech lead? - How to move into the role? - How do soft skills fit into the picture? Thanks so much for the perspective, Anemari! ---- You can find Anemari at: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anemari-fiser/ - O’Reill…

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The Reverse Podcast Interview - Interview With Alex Lau 1:09:37

1M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

He's BACK! I felt very fortunate to have Alex Lau, author of Keep Calm and Code On, back on the channel for an interview... But with a twist! We did a bit more of a grab-bag style where we jumped between some different topics AND I was on the receiving end of the interview for some of them! Thanks so much for your time, Alex! Always a great convers…

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Sales, Rejection, And Founding an AI Startup - Interview With Amer Tadayon 55:49

1M ago55:49

55:49

Sometimes our original plans don't work out -- but what a masterpiece when our different paths come together for something awesome! I was happy to sit down with Amer Tadayon and discuss his journey leading up to the creation of Lucihub. One of the most important parts of this story I found was that not every path we pick will be perfect -- and that…

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Psychology To Software Engineering - Interview With Sofia Sarhiri 1:09:30

1M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

One of my favorite things about interviewing developers is hearing their stories! And Sofia had a great story to share about her career switch into software development! I really enjoyed this conversation and the focus on just how valuable soft skills are. You'll hear about Sofia's experiences and how communication plays a big role! Thanks for taki…

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Turing Award Special: A Conversation with Martin Hellman 41:03

2M ago41:03

41:03

Martin Hellman is an American cryptographer known for co-inventing public-key cryptography with Whitfield Diffie and Ralph Merkle in the 1970s. Their groundbreaking Diffie-Hellman key exchange method allowed secure communication over insecure channels, laying the foundation for modern encryption protocols. Hellman has also contributed to cybersecur…

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Josh Rogin Talks Joe Rogan, Trump & China on SOUNDS with Tom Needham 33:43

2M ago33:43

33:43

This episode of the SOUNDS Podcast features a classic conversation from The Sounds of Film archive with Josh Rogin, columnist for the Washington Post’s Global Opinions section and political analyst for CNN. Rogin, who also appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, joins host Tom Needham to discuss his groundbreaking book, Chaos Under Heaven, which delv…

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Prometheus and Open-Source Observability with Eric Schabell 46:06

2M ago46:06

46:06

Modern cloud-native systems are highly dynamic and distributed, which makes it difficult to monitor cloud infrastructure using traditional tools designed for static environments. This has motivated the development and widespread adoption of dedicated observability platforms. Prometheus is an open-source observability tool designed for cloud-native …

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The Story of WHFS & Freeform Radio with Jay Schlossberg on SOUNDS with Tom Needham 38:13

2M ago38:13

38:13

On this episode of SOUNDS, host Tom Needham speaks with first-time director Jay Schlossberg about his long-awaited documentary Feast Your Ears: The Story of WHFS 102.3 FM. The film takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through the golden era of freeform progressive FM radio, spotlighting the legendary WHFS station that broadcast from Bethesda, Mar…

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Turing Award Special: A Conversation with David Patterson 55:46

2M ago55:46

55:46

David A. Patterson is a pioneering computer scientist known for his contributions to computer architecture, particularly as a co-developer of Reduced Instruction Set Computing, or RISC, which revolutionized processor design. He has co-authored multiple books, including the highly influential Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach. David is …

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Screenwriting Legend Robert Boris Talks Richard Pryor, AIR FORCE ONE, & 48 HOURS on SOUNDS 1:12:25

2M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

Our next guest on the SOUNDS with Tom Needham Podcast is one of Hollywood’s most fascinating screenwriters, Robert Boris. Robert has had an incredible career, working on some of the most legendary films in Hollywood history. He also played a key role in shaping classic films like “Some Kind of Hero,” “48 Hours,” “Dr. Detroit,” and “Air Force One”—a…

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Uber’s On-Call Copilot with Paarth Chothani and Eduards Sidorovics 44:21

2M ago44:21

44:21

At Uber, there are many platform teams supporting engineers across the company, and maintaining robust on-call operations is crucial to keeping services functioning smoothly. The prospect of enhancing the efficiency of these engineering teams motivated Uber to create Genie, which is an AI-powered on-call copilot. Genie assists with on-call manageme…

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INSIDE AI with Akli Adjaoute on SOUNDS with Tom Needham 55:27

2M ago55:27

55:27

On this episode of SOUNDS with Tom Needham, we’re diving into a topic that’s shaping the present and redefining the future—Artificial Intelligence. Our guest is Akli Adjaoute, a leading expert with over 30 years in the field. As the founder of Brighterion, an AI company acquired by MasterCard, his technology helps secure over 150 billion transactio…

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Turing Award Special: A Conversation with John Hennessy 38:53

2M ago38:53

38:53

John Hennessy is a computer scientist, entrepreneur, and academic known for his significant contributions to computer architecture. He co-developed the RISC architecture, which revolutionized modern computing by enabling faster and more efficient processors. Hennessy served as the president of Stanford University from 2000 to 2016 and later co-foun…

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Ep. 94: Wrongfully Terminated - Part 2 (feat. Liz Crandall) 56:28

2M ago56:28

56:28

In this episode, we're finishing our two-part series covering some stories from the recent wrongful terminations carried out by the U.S. federal government. In this episode, we hear from former US Forest Service ranger Liz Crandall about her life, the work she did, and how her job was stripped from her. We also hear Kathryn Brainerd's story about h…

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MAN FROM PRETENTIA: Reliving the East Village Art Scene with Chih-Hsuan Liang & Steve Zehentner 39:24

2M ago39:24

39:24

On this episode of SOUNDS, we dive into “Man from Pretentia,” a compelling documentary that captures the life and legacy of legendary New York gallerist Paul Bridgewater. Directed by Chih-Hsuan Liang and produced by Steve Zehentner, the film chronicles Bridgewater’s rise in the vibrant East Village art scene, his struggles to keep his gallery afloa…

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Sourcegraph and the Frontier of AI in Software Engineering with Beyang Liu 44:19

2M ago44:19

44:19

Sourcegraph is a powerful code search and intelligence tool that helps developers navigate and understand large codebases efficiently. It provides advanced search functionality across multiple repositories, making it easier to find references, functions, and dependencies. Additionally, Sourcegraph integrates with various development workflows to st…

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ANDY KAUFMAN: A Deep Dive with Director Alex Braverman & Tom Needham 25:11

2M ago25:11

25:11

On the latest episode of SOUNDS with Tom Needham, director Alex Braverman joins the show to discuss his new documentary, THANK YOU VERY MUCH a deep dive into the life and career of the enigmatic comedian Andy Kaufman. Through never-before-seen archival footage and intimate interviews with Kaufman’s friends, colleagues, and family, the film explores…

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Logan Richardson Talks Yoko Kanno, COWBOY BEBOP & Blues People Big Bang on SOUNDS 26:48

2M ago26:48

26:48

On the next SOUNDS, Tom Needham speaks with creative musician and composer, Logan Richardson. Logan is an acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. Hailing from Kansas City, he has carved out a unique space in jazz, blending blues, hip-hop, and avant-garde influences into a sound that is entirely his own. From sharing the stage with jazz leg…

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Turing Award Special: A Conversation with Jeffrey Ullman 37:45

2M ago37:45

37:45

Jeffrey Ullman is a renowned computer scientist and professor emeritus at Stanford University, celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to database systems, compilers, and algorithms. He co-authored influential texts like Principles of Database Systems and Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools (often called the “Dragon Book”), which h…

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Ep. 93: Wrongfully Terminated (feat. Alex Troutman) 48:29

2M ago48:29

48:29

On February 14th, the Trump Administration wrongfully terminated tens of thousands of probationary federal employees. For all of these employees, their termination was blind-siding and life changing. Even though this episode was recorded before some recent changes, there is still so much up in the air. In Part 2 to this episode next week, we'll giv…

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Filmmaker Deirdre Fishel: Families Facing Lewy Body Dementia 27:37

2M ago27:37

27:37

On this episode of SOUNDS, Tom Needham speaks with Deirdre Fishel, an accomplished documentary filmmaker and professor at City College of New York. Deirdre has built a career shining a light on stories that are often overlooked, from the struggles of female police officers to the challenges of aging. Her latest film, “Facing the Wind,” takes on one…

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