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.
Mark Hurst is the host of Techtonic on WFMU, the author of the books "Customers Included" and "Bit Literacy," the creator of Good Todo, the curator of the Gel conference, and the founder of his over-20-year-old company Creative Good.
LSU Manship School Professor Bob Mann and Advocate Editorial Writer Lanny Keller exchange rankings of the ten Louisiana governors in their lifetime…from Earl Long to John Bel Edwards. Mann worked for Gov. Kathleen Blanco and Keller was on the team of Gov. David Treen. Keller and Mann also talk about the testimony of Special Counsel Bob Mueller before two U.S. House committees and the discussion about LSU’s new multimillion dollar football operations building. Mark Ballard, Capitol Bureau Chi ...
“America does not want change, except from the cash register at Wal-Mart.”
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KunstlerCast - Suburban Sprawl: A Tragic Comedy


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KunstlerCast - Suburban Sprawl: A Tragic Comedy
James Howard Kunstler & Duncan Crary
James Howard Kunstler, author of "The Geography of Nowhere" and "The Long Emergency," takes on suburban sprawl, disposable architecture and the end of the cheap oil era each week with program host Duncan Crary.
WritersCast is the voice of writers. Host David Wilk interviews authors of new and forthcoming fiction, poetry and non-fiction books, talking with them about their work as writers, the stories they tell, the subjects they write about and the books they write. Writers reveal the thoughts and ideas behind their writing, and talk about a wide variety of topics of interest to their readers.
Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires them and asking what their discoveries might do for us in the future.
I LOVE LUCIFER the Podcast is a new Romantic Comedy Horror audio series starring Adam Levy (The Witcher). Two B movie stars battle movie monsters by day... and real monsters by night. When the cameras stop rolling, the lines of reality are blurred, and the fantasy of their day job turns into a living nightmare. CREATED BY SUSIE SINGER CARTER and DON PRIESS CAST ADAM LEVY - NIGEL THOMPSON/NARRATOR DAWNMARIE FERRARA - TANYA THOMPSON SUSIE SINGER CARTER - HOLLY KLYM/SINGER RICK SINGER - LARRY S ...
The podcast of british musician Marc Farquhar. Bringing you in-depth studio based conversations with people from the world of entertainment, music, business and entrepreneurship. Plus regular conversations with individuals who are doing great things both for and in Cumbria.
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Sun Scopes, Tach's, Car's, and Collectables


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Sun Scopes, Tach's, Car's, and Collectables
Mark Burright
I decided to add this podcast to the growing following Facebook Group for fans of vintage Sun Scopes, Tach's, Car's and Collectables. I will be discussing Sun Test Equipment and Sun Tach fans along with vintage, classic, and exotic car enthusiasts to enjoy the industry's history through information, pictures, video and art. if you become a regular listener of this podcast you will part of a dynamic, exciting, friendly, and most importantly, helpful community. The podcast will be a place wher ...
This is the podcast for your generation. You're on the Highway of Life, So Join me in the Fast Lane
Reports from missionaries who bring the message of hope around the world. Hosted by Tom Murray, Oak Creek Assembly of God missions pastor.
The Toward Wholeness Podcast is for anyone longing for a better way forward but has struggled to find that path. Join Richard Dahlstrom and Abby Odio for conversations that expose the shortcomings of religion, examine the way of Christ, and offer clear steps toward the life we were created to live.
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Talk Louisiana


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Thursday, August 11th: Darryl Hurst, Mark Ballard, Elliot Ackerman
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District 5 Councilman Darryl Hurst talks a few EBR Parish topics including the raise for police and city employees and the makeup of the parish council. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the voting rights act, the abortion ban, as well as Donald Trump and the recent FBI raid of his home. American author and former Marine Corps Special Operations Te…
James Bridle, author, "Ways of Being: Animals, Plants, Machines: The Search for a Planetary Intelligence" Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with James Bridle" [0:02:56] - "Mark's comments" [0:40:35] Moondog - "Enough About Human Rights" [0:53:48]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/118497…
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WritersCast


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Publishing Talks: Interview with Mark Hurst of Creative Good
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Talk Louisiana


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Friday, August 12th: Jim Engster, Michael Bonnette
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Baton Rouge lobbyist Jim Nickel fills in for Talk Louisiana Host Jim Engster and speaks to Engster briefly on his journey to this point in radio as well as LSU's upcoming football season. LSU’s Communications Director and Associate Athletics Director Michael Bonnette joins Nickel to discuss LSU athletics and their upcoming seasons.…
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Wednesday, August 10th: Quinn Hillyer, Dr. Faye Williams, Glenn Guilbeau, Jenny Ballard
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American conservative newspaper columnist and writer Quinn Hillyer is joined by National President/CEO of the National Congress of Black Women, United Nations Peace Ambassador, an attorney, and activist Dr. Faye Williams to discuss several political topics including Donald Trump, the recent raid of his home, and upcoming midterm elections. Sports r…
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Talk Louisiana


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Tuesday, August 9th: Louis Reine, Mike Wolf
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President of Louisiana AFL-CIO Louis Reine speaks on several economic topics including the minimum wage rate and union memberships. Godfather of the Louisiana Libertarian Party Mike Wolf discusses several political issues including Donald Trump and the recent FBI raid of his home.
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Talk Louisiana


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Monday, August 8th: Fred Dent, Jeremy White
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Chartered Financial Analyst of Dent Wealth Advisors Fred Dent discusses several economic issues including the recent hiring surge and thoughts on a possible recession. Owner of The Red Shtick and satirist writer Jeremy White talks the evolution of comedy.
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Talk Louisiana


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Friday, August 5th: Corey Wilson, Melissa Flournoy
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Superintendent of BREC Corey Wilson speaks on his journey to this point as well as several BREC projects in the works. Chair of the Board of Progress and co-founder of 10,000 Women Louisiana talks about the politics surrounding the abortion ban as well as the voting decision in Kansas.
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Talk Louisiana


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Thursday, August 4th: Dick Morris, Mark Ballard
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Longtime political consultant Dick Morris joins the show briefly to comment on Donald Trump by referring to his recent book "The Return: Trump's Big 2024 Comeback" before abruptly ending the interview. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks several political topics including the end of the US Senate qualifying, Kansas abortion voting, and the recent vet…
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Talk Louisiana


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Wednesday, August 3rd: Chas Roemer, John Burke, Valentina Wilson
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Son of former Louisiana governor Buddy Roemer and chairman of G2 Net-Zero Chas Roemer speaks on his late father as well as the importance of the use of energy sources with less carbon. Longtime journalist and Los Angeles native John Burke reflects on the life and career of American sportscaster Vin Scully amid his recent passing. Newscaster Valenti…
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Talk Louisiana


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Tuesday, August 2nd: Bunnie Cannon, Matt Kenyon, Jason Andreasen, Chantel Prat
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LSU Vet School's Senior Director of Outreach and Strategic Initiatives and daughter of Heisman Trophy Award winner Billy Cannon, Bunnie Cannon speaks on the life and legacy of her late father. New media artist and designer Matt Kenyon joins president and CEO of Baton Rouge Art Gallery Jason Andreasen to talk SWAMP as well as Kenyon's latest work, C…
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Techtonic with Mark Hurst | WFMU


With Congress unable to pass antitrust, facing the question: "What now?" Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's comments" Steve Ballmer - "Monkey Boy Dance" [0:34:21] Ted Stevens - "Tubes" [0:54:04]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/118275By Mark Hurst and WFMU
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Podcast Archives - Kunstler

Support this blog by visiting Jim’s Patreon Page And thanks to all my Patrons for your support https://traffic.libsyn.com/kunstlercast/KunstlerCast361.mp3 David Collum is the Betty R. Miller Professor of Chemistry at Cornell University. He is the intellectual utility infielder of internet commentary, covering all the bases: culture, politics, finan…
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KunstlerCast - Suburban Sprawl: A Tragic Comedy


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KunstlerCast 361 -- Yakking with David Collum as the World Turns and Burns
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David Collum is the Betty R. Miller Professor of Chemistry at Cornell University. He is the intellectual utility infielder of internet commentary, covering all the bases: culture, politics, finance, and technology, with often surprising views on the the predicaments of our time. Here we attempt to make sense of the fast-moving corona virus story an…
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Talk Louisiana


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Monday, August 1st: Lamar White, Maya Payne Smart
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Founder and publisher of the Bayou Brief Lamar White talks several topics surrounding Louisiana politics, the US Senate race, and comments on Donald Trump. Author and early literacy advocate Maya Payne Smart speaks on the importance of reading by referring to her recent book "Reading for Our Lives".
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Talk Louisiana


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Friday, July 29th: Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, Casey Philips
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Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser discusses several Baton Rouge issues as well as comments on the upcoming election. Executive director of The Walls Project Casey Philips talks about the organization, its work in the community beyond art, and its 10th Anniversary Event on Friday, August 5th at 6 p.m. at Chelsea's Live.…
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Talk Louisiana


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Thursday, July 28th: Holden Hoggatt, Mark Ballard
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Attorney and Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District candidate Holden Hoggatt talks the upcoming election and comments on his fellow candidates. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses the US Senate qualifying as well as other upcoming elections.
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Wednesday, July 27th: Dan Borne, Deborah Sternberg
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Known as LSU's "Voice of the Valley", PA announcer Dan Borne talks his years as an announcer, reflects on Pete Maravich, and speaks on former U.S. Senator Allen Ellender on the 50 year anniversary of his passing. Founder and Chair of Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge Deborah Sternberg speaks on the organization and its goals. Applications …
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Talk Louisiana


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Tuesday, July 26th: John Pierre, Ken Auletta
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Southern University Law Center Chancellor John Pierre speaks on the institution and its success. American writer, journalist, and media critic for The New Yorker Ken Auletta talks about his recent book "Hollywood Ending: Harvey Weinstein and the Culture of Silence".
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Techtonic with Mark Hurst | WFMU


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Paris Marx, author, "Road to Nowhere: What Silicon Valley Gets Wrong about the Future of Transportation" from Jul 25, 2022
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Paris Marx, author, "Road to Nowhere: What Silicon Valley Gets Wrong about the Future of Transportation" Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" [0:00:19] - "Interview with Paris Marx" [0:04:46] - "Mark's comments" [0:45:09] The Simpsons - "Canyonero" [0:56:21]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/117967…
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Talk Louisiana


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Monday, July 25th: Dr. Laura Cassidy, Lewis Unglesby
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Former breast cancer surgeon, wife of Senator Bill Cassidy, and the founder of Louisiana Key Academy talks her life leading up to the start of the school for dyslexic children, its importance, as well as the opening of LKA in North Shore. Attorney Lewis Unglesby discusses several political matters including President Biden, the 1/6 Commission, and …
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Talk Louisiana


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Friday, July 22nd: Ray Strother, Jan Risher
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Political consultant Ray Strother discusses the 1/6 Committee and the recent hearing as well as other political matters. The Advocate's Jan Risher talks her time at The Advocate in Baton Rouge and other recent interviews and stories.
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Talk Louisiana


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Thursday, July 21st: Francis Thompson, Mark Ballard
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Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, representing District 19 Francis Thompson talks running for re-election as well as redistricting and term limits. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses several political matters including the US Senate qualifiers and upcoming elections.
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Talk Louisiana


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Wednesday, July 20th: Tom Aswell, Tyler Bridges
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Louisiana Voice publisher Tom Aswell talks about Karen Carter Peterson, abortion, and several other political matters. American reporter for The Advocate and The Times-Picayune Tyler Bridges discusses the start of qualifying for state office, upcoming elections, as well as his new book "Five Laterals and a Trombone: Cal, Stanford, and the Wildest F…
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Talk Louisiana


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Tuesday, July 19th: Elbert Lee Guillory, Dennis Dale McLain, Marshall Jon Fisher
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Former member of the Louisiana Senate and American Republican Elbert Lee Guillory talks several political matters including upcoming elections and the abortion ban. Former MLB player Dennis Dale McLain reflects on his time in the MLB and his thoughts on the league today. Sportswriter Marshall Jon Fisher speaks on his latest work "Seventeen and Oh: …
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Techtonic with Mark Hurst | WFMU


Ben Tarnoff discusses his new book "Internet for the People: The Fight for Our Digital Future." Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Ben Tarnoff" [0:04:22] - "Mark's comments" [0:40:31] Katie Alice Greer - "FITS/My Love Can't Be" [thx to efd! dropbox] [0:52:59]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/117816…
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Talk Louisiana


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Monday, July 18th: Mark Leibovich, John Schroder, Charles Lussier, Brian Blackwell
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American journalist and author Mark Leibovich talks Donald Trump by referring to his recent book "Thank You for Your Servitude: Donald Trump's Washington and the Price of Submission". Louisiana treasurer John Schroder speaks on his quest for governorship, his thoughts on Louisiana utilizing online payment options, and the unclaimed property program…
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Techtonic with Mark Hurst | WFMU


Station Manager Ken - "Guest Hosting for Techtonic" [0:00:00]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/117587By Mark Hurst and WFMU
The July 4th montage show Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's comments" [0:00:13] Pink Tiles - "The Internet" [0:58:25]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/117250By Mark Hurst and WFMU
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The Life Scientific


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Sir Martin Landray on saving over a million lives
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Who could forget the beginning of 2020, when a ‘mysterious viral pneumonia’ emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan. Soon, other countries were affected and deaths around the world began to climb. Perhaps most alarmingly of all, there were no proven treatments to help prevent those deaths. As the World Health Organisation declared the Covid-19 outbrea…
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Techtonic with Mark Hurst | WFMU


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Jonathan Crary, author, "Scorched Earth: Beyond the Digital Age to a Post-Capitalist World" from Jun 27, 2022
Jonathan Crary, author, "Scorched Earth: Beyond the Digital Age to a Post-Capitalist World" Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Jonathan Crary" [0:04:58] - "Mark's comments" [0:40:37] Ekoplekz - "Surveillance System" [0:54:59]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/117145By Mark Hurst and WFMU
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The Life Scientific


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Vlatko Vedral on the universe as quantum information
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Vlatko Vedral describes himself as a quantum information practitioner, who believes that our universe is made up of quantum bits of information. It is information, he tells Professor Jim Al-Khalili, rather than energy or matter, the traditional building blocks of classical Newtonian physics, that can help us to understand the nature of reality.Vlat…
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Techtonic with Mark Hurst | WFMU


Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" [0:00:00] - "Mark's comments" DJ Cremoso - "Losing My Religion (Rustico Mashup)" [0:54:35]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/116891By Mark Hurst and WFMU
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Podcast Archives - Kunstler

Support this blog by visiting Jim’s Patreon Page And thanks to all my Patrons for your support! https://traffic.libsyn.com/kunstlercast/KunstlerCast_359.mp3 Mattias Desmet is a professor of clinical psychology and Educational Sciences at the Ghent University, Belgium and a practicing psychotherapist. He is the author ofThe Psychology of Totalitaria…
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KunstlerCast 359 — Mattias Desmet and Mass Formation Madness
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Mattias Desmet is a professor of clinical psychology and Educational Sciences at the Ghent University, Belgium and a practicing psychotherapist. He is the author ofThe Psychology of Totalitarianism (Chelsea Green Publishing). Since he introduced the concept of “mass formation psychosis” into the arena of public discourse some months ago, his ideas …
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Toward Wholeness Podcast


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Designing Your Life: Interview with Megan Dobrasz & Kendy Easley
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All of us want lives full of purpose, value, and joy, but we often don't know how to uncover those pieces of our story to find the life for which we were created. Join host Richard Dahlstrom as he speaks with Megan Dobrasz and Kendy Easley discussing how "design thinking" can help us create a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling—regardless o…
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The Life Scientific


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Adam Hart on ants, bees and insect burgers
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Ant-loving professor, Adam Hart, shares his passion for leaf cutting ants with Jim Al Khalili. Why do they put leaves in piles for other ants to pick up? Talking at the Hay Festival, Adam describes the experiments he designed to test the intelligence of the hive mind. When does a waggle dance become a tremble dance? And how do the honey bees know w…
Jennifer Egan, author, "The Candy House" Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Jennifer Egan" [0:02:23] - "Mark's comments" [0:42:14] Willie Nelson - "With A Little Help From My Friends" - A Beautiful Time [Willie's 72nd album (age 89!)] [0:54:04]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/116690…
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The Life Scientific


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Jacinta Tan on anorexia nervosa and the mind
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When a person with severe anorexia nervosa refuses food, the very treatment they need to survive, is that refusal carefully considered and rational, as it can appear to those around them? Or is it really the illness that’s causing them to say ‘no’? This is one of the thorny ethical dilemmas that Jacinta Tan has wrestled with over the course of her …