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Feb 12, 2024 • 59min

Tracy Chapman's Timeless Earworms

Tracy Chapman's eponymous debut album has surged in popularity, resonating with Gen Z audiences. Kara Swisher speaks with Lydia Polgreen, Maura Johnston, and Estelle Caswell about the album's themes, the changing music industry, and Joni Mitchell's Grammy comeback.
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Feb 8, 2024 • 50min

Ambassador Rahm Emanuel on the New Japan, Contending With China, and Biden’s Calm

Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago and ambassador to Japan, discusses the evolving US-Japan alliance, Japan's leadership in robotics, and the need for a mature approach to the US-China relationship. They also share a lighthearted exchange about Ambassador Emanuel's title and his brother's jealousy.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 4min

Is the Apple Vision Pro All That?

Tech reporters Joanna Stern, Nilay Patel, and Mark Gurman join Kara Swisher to discuss Apple's new Vision Pro, including its features, the $3500 price tag, and speculation about Steve Jobs' opinion on the device. They also explore challenges in app compatibility, privacy concerns, and Apple's flaws.
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Feb 1, 2024 • 48min

How Ava DuVernay Made a Hit with ‘Origin,’ and Without Big Studio Backing

Ava DuVernay, acclaimed director and screenwriter, discusses her latest film 'Origin' which is an adaptation of a nonfiction book. She secured funding for the film from philanthropists instead of major Hollywood studios. They explore the importance of recognizing oppression beyond race, the state of democracy in the US, the dangers of becoming numb to threats, examining assumptions in DEI programs, and the impact of alternative funding on their filmmaking process.
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Jan 29, 2024 • 53min

Judy Woodruff on Polarization, Politics, and the Media

Former PBS NewsHour anchor and current senior correspondent, Judy Woodruff, discusses polarization, politics, and the media. Topics include the roles of politicians and the media in polarization, journalists being truthful and not neutral, media consolidations and cuts to public broadcasting, Donald Trump's impact on American politics, the role of polarization in politics and media, the decline of local journalism, and the importance of panel discussions to explore different perspectives.
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Jan 25, 2024 • 53min

PA Governor Josh Shapiro’s “Get Sh*t Done” Attitude

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro discusses defending the state election process, preparing for a likely Trump/Biden rematch, launching a pilot project for using generative AI in government, and reflecting on the surge in antisemitism. Other topics include the situation at the southern border, AI in state governments, using technology to enhance the workforce, and actions of the Democratic governor of Pennsylvania. The speaker also touches on the Eagles' collapse and sports preferences.
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Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 7min

Hope for American Democracy, According to Heather Cox Richardson

Heather Cox Richardson, historian and professor, discusses the rise of Donald Trump, the state of American democracy, and the changing future of the Republican Party. They also explore President Biden's transformative policies, their recent interviews with him, and the potential impact of de-centering white heteronormative men on American democracy.
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Jan 18, 2024 • 49min

Psychedelics with Joe Green

Joe Green, President of the Psychedelic Science Funders Collaborative, discusses the therapeutic potential of psychedelics and the need for accountability in the industry. Topics include mental health treatment, power dynamics, stories and public perception, funding for research, and licensing requirements for treatment centers.
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Jan 15, 2024 • 1h 1min

Fei-Fei Li and a Humane Approach to AI

Computer Scientist Fei-Fei Li discusses the importance of a humane approach to AI, the lack of diversity in the tech industry, the impact of AI on society, the rise of AI-generated misinformation, the applications of ambient intelligence in healthcare, and the decline of women in tech and lack of diversity in AI.
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Jan 11, 2024 • 59min

A Close Read of Trump’s 2024 Strategy

Experts analyze Trump's 2024 strategy, legal troubles, and dangerous rhetoric. They discuss his goals, maintaining a strong base, and a campaign of retribution. The conversation also touches on his romanticized gangster image, media coverage, and voters' role in the Trump era.

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