Best Sydney Institute Podcasts (2025)

Carl Zimmer joins to discuss Airborne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe, a book that excavates the forgotten science of airborne disease transmission—from Louis Pasteur’s broth experiments to why COVID’s airborne nature was dismissed by health authorities. Also : praise for the New York Times’ recent front-page study that honestly asses th…

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Behind the News with Doug Henwood: Behind the News, 7/31/25 52:59

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Behind the News, 7/31/25 - guests: Alex Vitale on Zohran and the cops • Dwayne Monroe on the lies of AI - Doug HenwoodBy Doug Henwood

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The Majority Report with Sam Seder: 3550 - The Immigration-Incarceration Pipeline; Neoliberalism in Crisis w/ Silky Shah, Tim Sahay 1:31:54

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It’s Emmajority Report Thursday! On today’s show: After facing significant backlash, Scott Bessent makes a half-hearted attempt to walk back his comments about using Trump "accounts" as a backdoor to privatize Social Security. Silky Shah, author of Unbuild Walls: Why Immigrant Justice Needs Abolition, joins us to discuss how immigration policy fuel…

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The Bulwark Podcast: Marc Elias: An Election War Machine 51:29

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Texas Republicans are busy gerrymandering their already gerrymandered congressional map, and other red states are looking to do the same—all aimed at blocking the Dems from winning back the House and shielding Donald Trump at all costs. Meanwhile, the DOJ is trying to get state voter rolls and is laying the groundwork for interfering in the midterm…

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4673: The 3 R's For Victory Recess, Rescission, And Redistricting

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Episode 4673: The 3 R's For Victory Recess, Rescission, And RedistrictingBy WarRoom.org

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4672: Redistricting In Texas; Maintaining A Strong Economy

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Episode 4672: Redistricting In Texas; Maintaining A Strong EconomyBy WarRoom.org

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar: 7/31/25: Trump Goes Nuclear On Stock Ban, Big Pharma Ousts Top MAHA Official, Sam Altman Warning On ChatGPT, New Corbyn Party, Mearsheimer Says Gaza Is Genocide ... 1:32:09

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Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump going nuclear over stock trading ban, big pharma ousts top MAHA FDA official, Sam Altman warns on ChatGPT privacy, Owen Jones breaks down new Corbyn party, John Mearsheimer says Gaza is genocide. Owen Jones: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSYCo8uRGF39qDCxF870K5Q To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen…

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Compact Podcast: Bonnie Blue Jeans 53:37

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The United States and the European Union cut a trade deal, a gunman targets several NFL executives at their New York office, a recent Sydney Sweeney ad sparks controversy, and Channel 4 airs a documentary on Bonnie Blue. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlim…

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar: 7/31/25: Green Beret Whistleblower On Gaza Aid Site War Crimes 47:17

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Krystal and Saagar discuss Green Beret whistleblower joins to discuss Gaza aid site war crimes. Owen Jones: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSYCo8uRGF39qDCxF870K5Q To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystud…

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Changelog Interviews: Solving the AI energy crisis 2:02:37

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Greg Osuri, Founder and CEO of Akash Network joins us to share the backstory in his testimony before congress on the energy crisis and what it’s going to take to power the future of AI. From powering datacenters, to solar, decentralized AI compute, to zombies in SF. Join the discussion Changelog++ members get a bonus 2 minutes at the end of this ep…

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Bad Faith: Episode 496 - Superman, Good Jeans, & Media Matters (w/ Dr. Jared Ball) 1:58:06

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Subscribe to Bad Faith on Patreon to instantly unlock our full premium episode library: http://patreon.com/badfaithpodcast Professor of media and Africana Studies at Morgan State University Dr. Jared Ball, responds to Norman Finkelstein’s recent debate with Briahna about whether the assassinations of civil rights activists and politicians in the 60…

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Jacobin Radio: Jacobin Radio: Israel’s Gaza Starvation Campaign w/ Yoav Peled 55:11

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Suzi speaks to Yoav Peled of Tel Aviv University about the accelerating crisis in Israel and Gaza. Though there is a “humanitarian pause” in Israel’s war, the relentless and devastating destruction of Gaza grinds on with staggering human costs. Gazans are starving and the world is taking notice. Netanyahu faces growing international condemnation an…

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The American Mind Podcast: Jeanetic Lottery 55:14

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Sydney Sweeney’s latest, mildly provocative ad for American Eagle has prompted a tidal wave of complaints that the campaign is racist for flaunting not just jeans but her (white) genes. Meanwhile, terminally online feminists open another front in their social war, this time against “mankeeping,” a new euphemism for...being nice to men. This week Ma…

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Infinite Loops: Sam Arbesman — Science, Complexity and Humanistic Computation (EP.277) 1:45:51

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Sam Arbesman, complexity scientist, author of "The Magic of Code," and scientist in residence at Lux Capital, joins me for a wide-ranging exploration of how we navigate an increasingly complex world that often exceeds human comprehension. We dive into the oral traditions that preserve crucial scientific knowledge, why cognitive diversity trumps dem…

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The Daily: A ‘Dagger in the Heart’ of Climate Change Regulation 25:08

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After rolling back a slew of regulations aimed at reversing climate change, and pulling funding for the scientists who monitor it, the Trump administration is now taking its boldest action yet. It’s eliminating the scientific finding at the heart of the government’s ability to fight climate change in the first place. Lisa Friedman, who covers clima…

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"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg: Making Sense of Milei, AI & Employment, and America's Future 54:15

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In this episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg explore Argentina's economic reforms under President Milei, development models in emerging economies like Vietnam and Malaysia, effective crime reduction strategies, and how AI might reshape our workforce and population dynamics in the coming decades. – SPONSORS: Carta Carta is offering up to 40% off a…

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Future of Life Institute Podcast: From Peak Horse to Peak Human: How AI Could Replace Us (with Calum Chace) 1:37:20

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On this episode, Calum Chace joins me to discuss the transformative impact of AI on employment, comparing the current wave of cognitive automation to historical technological revolutions. We talk about "universal generous income", fully-automated luxury capitalism, and redefining education with AI tutors. We end by examining verification of artific…

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The Nation Podcasts: Trump’s Crypto Profiteering Is Worse Than You Think | Tech Won't Save Us 1:00:12

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Paris Marx is joined by Jacob Silverman to discuss Sequoia partner Shaun Maguire’s Islamophobic attack on Zohran Mamdani, what it tells us about the state of tech’s politics, and how Donald Trump is enriching himself through crypto scams. Jacob Silverman is a journalist and the author of the forthcoming book Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicaliz…

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Interesting Times with Ross Douthat: The DOGE Alum Asking if Foreign Aid Is America’s Problem 47:33

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Does America have a moral obligation to the world? The former Department of Government Efficiency staffer Jeremy Lewin, now deputy administrator for the United States Agency for International Development, explains how he is implementing President Trump’s foreign aid philosophy and what it means for humanitarian assistance going forward. 01:59 - Fro…

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Decoder with Nilay Patel: Why AI researchers are getting paid like NBA All-Stars 43:44

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This is Alex Heath, your Thursday episode guest host and deputy editor at The Verge. Today I'm joined by Hayden Field, The Verge’s new senior AI reporter to talk about the AI talent wars and why some researchers are suddenly getting traded like their NBA superstars. Both Hayden and I have been reporting on this for the past several weeks to get a s…

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Otherppl with Brad Listi: It's Hot Down Here, Brother 1:33:59

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Volume 53 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...Brad approaches 50...the Tesla Diner attacks a woman...the obsession with tall...the triumph of Billy Joel, short king and musical savant...Sydney Sweeney's eugenics commercial...the roasting of Hulk Hogan, an American embarrassment...the Justin Trudeau / Fidel Castro conspiracy theory...and more... *** ⁠⁠…

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Odd Lots: Circle's CEO on the Booming Business of Stablecoins 49:26

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Stablecoins are emerging as one of the most active areas of cryptocurrencies. The idea of using blockchain rails to transmit money has captured the attention of legacy financial institutions as well as policymakers, as evidenced by the recent passage of the GENIUS Act, which builds out a regulatory framework for that business. But what are the oppo…

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The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart: Debating Reality with Mehdi Hasan 1:23:49

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As mainstream media finds itself outplayed by Trump, Jon is joined by Mehdi Hasan, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Zeteo. Together, they discuss his experience debating far-right conservatives, explore how Democrats could match Republican ruthlessness and tactics, and examine how America’s failure to stop the crisis in Gaza has undermined both U.S. …

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Flux Podcasts (Formerly Theory of Change): Are Governors The New Power Players in U.S. Politics? A Conversation with Ofirah Yheskel 20:09

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In this episode of The Electorette, I’m joined by Ofirah Yheskel, Director of External Affairs for the Democratic Governors Association, to unpack the growing national influence of Democratic governors—especially in the face of Republican extremism and Trump-aligned policymaking. We discuss two high-stakes gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Je…

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Tech Won't Save Us: Trump’s Crypto Profiteering Is Worse Than You Think w/ Jacob Silverman 1:00:12

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Paris Marx is joined by Jacob Silverman to discuss Sequoia partner Shaun Maguire’s Islamophobic attack on Zohran Mamdani, what it tells us about the state of tech’s politics, and how Donald Trump is enriching himself through crypto scams. Jacob Silverman is a journalist and the author of the forthcoming book Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicaliz…

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The Rachman Review: Can Israel translate power into peace? 28:25

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Israel has demonstrated its capacity to strike at its enemies far and wide since the Hamas attacks of October 7 2023. But what will it do with this military dominance? The FT’s Charles Clover puts this question to Palestinian historian Yezid Sayigh. They discuss the weakness and instability of neighbouring Arab states and how the Netanyahu governme…

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Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg: AI: Autonomous or controllable? Pick one (with Anthony Aguirre) 1:31:28

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Read the full transcript here. Is AI that's both superintelligent and aligned even possible? Does increased intelligence necessarily entail decreased controllability? What's the difference between "safe" and "under control"? There seems to be a fundamental tension between autonomy and control, so is it conceivable that we could create superintellig…

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The Rest Is Money: 194. How A £600bn 'Ghost Market’ Is Being Neglected 38:20

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Why is the fastest growing demographic of shoppers not being properly catered for? What can retailers do to change that and make more money? And why is this important for the whole economy, not just the 15 million people in the UK directly affected by it? Steph speaks to Heather Jackson CEO of GenM about the economics of the menopause. We appreciat…

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Bannon`s War Room: WarRoom Battleground Ep 818: Our New Overlords — UK Government Website Carries Job Advertisement For “Sharia Law Administrator”

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WarRoom Battleground Ep 818: Our New Overlords — UK Government Website Carries Job Advertisement For “Sharia Law Administrator”By WarRoom.org

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4671: Making America Healthy Again; Chinese Surveillance In America

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Episode 4671: Making America Healthy Again; Chinese Surveillance In AmericaBy WarRoom.org

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The Gist: How to Make Crime Feel Weird 36:08

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Criminologist Nick Cowen joins to explore how drunk driving transformed from a tolerated norm to a societal taboo, and how deterrence works best when paired with norm-shaping—catching people before tragedy and using lighter sanctions to nudge behavior. He argues that even violent crime clusters could be tackled through community-level norm shifts. …

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The Majority Report with Sam Seder: 3549 - Can Minneapolis Elect A Socialist Mayor & Gaza Doctor Returns w/ Omar Fateh, Dr. Ambereen Sleemi (M) 1:19:50

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It’s Hump Day at the Majority Report! On today’s show: Donald Trump freely admits that he was aware that young girls trafficked by Epstein and Maxwell were "taken" from the spa at Mar-a-Lago—and even claims to remember their names. We’re joined by Minnesota State Senator Omar Fateh, the DFL-endorsed candidate for Mayor of Minneapolis, to discuss th…

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The Bulwark Podcast: Franklin Foer: Elon, the Man Who Ate NASA 46:24

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The rise of Elon—and why he is still involved with our government—has everything to do with the dimming of America's one-time crown jewel, NASA. We are now dependent on his rockets and his satellites because Obama and the U.S. government saved SpaceX. Of course, Elon's hypocrisy knows no bounds, because when he had the power, he quickly worked to d…

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4669: GDP Up 3% And Private Sector Growth

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Episode 4669: GDP Up 3% And Private Sector GrowthBy WarRoom.org

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Questions around KC Family Dollar Tragedy, Plus Dem Explosion! | 7-30-25 59:39

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Questions around KC Family Dollar Tragedy, Plus Dem Explosion! | 7-30-25 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By KCMO Talk Radio | Cumulus Media Kansas City

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Travis Kelce Whipped for this Taylor Swift Approach? | Mundo Clip 7-30-25 7:06

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Travis Kelce Whipped for this Taylor Swift Approach? | Mundo Clip 7-30-25 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By KCMO Talk Radio | Cumulus Media Kansas City

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar: 7/30/25: Trump Says Epstein 'Stole' Girls From Him, Publisher Of Black Book Speaks Out, Jon Stewart Rips Israel Gaslighting 1:27:15

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Krystal and Emily discuss Trump says Epstein stole women from Mar a Lago, publisher of Epstein black book reveals coverup, Jon Stewart loses it on Gaza gaslighting. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See o…

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar: 7/30/25: Mayor Pete Refuses To Accept Zohran Win, Crypto Dire Warning, Sydney Sweeney Jeans Ad 53:07

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Krystal and Emily discuss Mayor Pete refuses to accept Zohran win, crypto whistleblower dire warning on crash, Sydney Sweeney 'jeans' ad. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for …

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Volts: US transit costs and how to tame them 1:36:33

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I'm joined by Alon Levy of NYU's Transit Costs Project, whose work documents how expensive it is to build transit in the US relative to the rest of the world. We discuss how countries like Spain and Italy build cheaply by relying on in-house public expertise and standardized designs, while the Anglosphere is captured by a costly ideology of privati…

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Normal Men: Episode 17: Ordering In, Hulking Out ft. Josie Riesman 1:19:29

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This week the boys dive deep into food delivery and the political, economic, and technological forces that drive it…and the discourse around it. We’re also lucky to be joined by Josie Riesman, the author of the definitive book on wrestling promoter Vince McMahon. She helps us understand the role that Hulk Hogan specifically and wrestling played in …

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Producer Mark Takes Audience Questions on Stand In Work on Ted Lasso | Mundo Clip 7-30-25 12:59

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Producer Mark Takes Audience Questions on Stand In Work on Ted Lasso | Mundo Clip 7-30-25 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By KCMO Talk Radio | Cumulus Media Kansas City