Best Coin Rejects Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #106 - Spun Out 1:56:05

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In this episode, we have emails and voicemails and game room updates. Hear about game pickups that might not have been worth the trip, our Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show wrap up and what spinner games we think are the best. All this and more. Enjoy! If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-22…

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Summer Meteor Showers, Short Summer Days and Ancient Arthropods 8:49

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If last Tuesday seemed to fly by, you can blame the rotation of Earth. Try to look up this week to see the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids meteor showers. Plus, we discuss FEMA cuts and ancient arthropods. Recommended reading: Texas Failed to Spend Millions in Federal Aid for Flood Protection https://www.scientificamerican.com/a…

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Greenland’s Ice Sheet Is at Risk—And So Are We 22:05

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Chief multimedia editor Jeffery DelViscio ventured to Greenland for a month to learn from the scientists studying the country’s ice sheet. He speaks with host Rachel Feltman about his time in the field and his takeaways from conversations with climate scientists. This story was supported by a grant from the Pulitzer Center. This story was made poss…

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Joelle Emerson: The Paradigm Shift: Rethinking Workplace Culture with 51:43

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What to Read on the Beach This Summer 10:31

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Scientific American has been reading, reviewing and recommending books for more than 100 years. These days Brianne Kane, our resident reader, is in charge of organizing our book recommendation lists to help science-minded people find the perfect read, including novels. She joins fellow book nerd Rachel Feltman to talk about the nonfiction and ficti…

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Time Travel to Tide Pool 101 from Our July 1925 Issue 8:57

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Time travel to an introduction to tide pools, the start of commercial air travel and an intercontinental aviation museum dispute. Host Rachel Feltman is taking a look at a 1925 issue of Scientific American for this archival episode. If you don’t find the past to be a blast, don’t worry! We’ll be back to our regular schedule of science news, deep di…

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Dungeons and Dragons’ Popularity Grows—And Science Follows 21:58

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Brennan Lee Mulligan is a professional dungeon master, playing Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game, for audiences online and in person. In January his D&D show on Dropout.tv, Dimension 20, played a live game at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The show—and the game—experienced a resurgence during the COVID pandem…

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Transforming Employee Benefits with Overalls CEO & Founder Jon Cooper 46:43

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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…

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The LIGO Lab Is Pushing the Boundaries of Gravitational-Wave Research 17:52

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Come with Science Quickly on a field trip to the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Host Rachel Feltman is joined by Matthew Evans, MIT’s MathWorks professor of physics, to talk about the last 10 years of gravitational-wave research. Gravitational waves were discovered in 201…

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This Surgery Can Lead to Weight Loss—But Stigma Is Harder to Shake Off 15:48

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Each year more than half a million people undergo bariatric surgery, a procedure geared toward weight loss. But research shows that stigma around weight can continue to affect people’s lives even during recovery from the procedure. Larissa McGarrity is a clinical associate professor at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of …

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Why Do We Sing? Musicologists and Neuroscientists Seek an Answer 24:49

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Last year Science Quickly looked across disciplines to piece apart the science of singing. To understand why humans sing, musicologists collaborated on an international study of folk music. To understand how we sing, neuroscientists differentiated how our brain processes speech and singing. Music enthusiast and associate mind and brain editor Allis…

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From Start Up Burnout to Finding Balance: Ben Lee's Journey 56:37

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What Does an Ailing Coral Reef Sound Like? 16:51

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Sick coral reefs are visually striking—bleached and lifeless, far from the vibrancy we’ve come to expect. But what does an unhealthy coral system sound like? In this rerun, conservation bioacoustics researcher Isla Keesje Davidson tells Science Quickly all about the changing soundscape of the seas. Recommended reading: 84 Percent of Corals Impacted…

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An Astronaut Shares His Passion for Space Photography—Live, from the ISS Cupola 17:35

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Ten months ago Science Quickly made space history by conducting the first-ever live interview from the cupola of the International Space Station (ISS). Astronaut Matthew Dominick spoke with Rachel Feltman about his work on the ISS and the stunning space photography that first caught our attention. Watch a video of the interview See more stunning sp…

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BEST OF: Will Guidara: The Pursuit of Unreasonable Hospitality 1:01:28

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00:00 Introduction and Evoking Smiles 01:27 Background and Unreasonable Hospitality 12:05 Making it Cool to Care: Passion and Infectious Energy 29:31 The Importance of the Fan Meal: Preparing for Success 30:26 Building Relationships and Creating Community in the Workplace 31:18 Effective Communication and the Value of Daily Huddles 32:08 The Impact…

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Move Over Fireworks—Drone Shows Are Taking to the Skies 16:06

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Drone shows are replacing fireworks for summer celebrations. They’re safer and more environmentally friendly but complicated to program and run. A recent preprint paper proposes an algorithmic solution that can take some technical challenges out of drone operators’ hands and give engineers more creative control. Host Rachel Feltman speaks with rese…

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Talking to the Host of Drilled about the Legal Battles around Standing Rock 13:06

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Protests around the construction of the now complete Dakota Access Pipeline brought national attention to Energy Transfer, the company that built and owns the pipeline and funded private security against the protestors. Energy Transfer sued the nonprofit Greenpeace for hundreds of millions of dollars. The company claimed that the Standing Rock move…

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How to Fight Bird Flu If It Becomes the Next Human Pandemic (Part 3) 32:51

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Creating a bird flu vaccine requires several layers of bioprotective clothing and typically a whole lot of eggs. H5N1 avian influenza infections have gone from flocks of chickens to herds of cattle and humans. Scientists at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute are taking their best guess at the strains of the virus that could spread and are crea…

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Abi Adamson: Breaking Down Barriers in the People Business 53:53

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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…

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Bird Flu’s Jump to Cattle Took Dairy Farmers by Surprise (Part 2) 22:58

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Dairy cattle have become an intermediary between avian influenza found in wild birds and the handful of recorded H5N1 bird flu cases in humans. Senior news reporter Meghan Bartels took a trip upstate to Cornell University’s Teaching Dairy Barn. Early last year Texas dairy farmers noticed lethargic cows producing off-color milk. One of them sent Cor…

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BEST OF: Kevin Smith: From Clerks to NFTs & The Future of Indie Filmmaking 33:16

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How Bird Flu Went from an Isolated Avian Illness to a Human Pandemic Threat (Part 1) 31:17

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Bird flu outbreaks in poultry and cattle have caused concern for public health officials. There have been few reported cases of human transmission, but the growing risks of H5N1 avian influenza have virologists on alert. Researchers at the St. Jude Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Response take an annual visit to Delaware Bay to coll…

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What No One Tells You about Testosterone Replacement Therapy 12:14

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Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is exploding in popularity among men. TRT has been touted online as a cure-all for everything from low energy to poor mood and even as a way to increase masculinity itself. But how much of the buzz is backed by science? Host Rachel Feltman talks with journalist Stephanie Pappas about the realities behind the t…

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From Intern to President: Randy Shacka's Inspiring Journey at Two Men and a Truck 44:04

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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…

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Why Your Gut Loves a Good Workout 9:51

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Host Rachel Feltman explores the surprising connection between exercise and the gut microbiome with Scientific American contributing editor Lydia Denworth. Drawing from her latest reporting, Denworth explains how aerobic activity can influence the microbial ecosystems in our digestive tract—boosting diversity, reducing inflammation, and even suppor…

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CDC Vaccine Panel Fired by RFK, Jr., Oceans Grow More Acidic, and Pangolins Threatened by Hunting 10:14

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has fired the experts on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel, sparking concern among public health officials. Ocean acidification has crossed a critical threshold, posing serious risks to marine life around the globe. And pangolins face growing threats from increased hunting, complicating …

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These Adorable Hamster Dads Take Fatherhood Seriously 13:22

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Most mammalian dads are pretty absent from their offspring’s lives. That sets the Djungarian hamster apart from its fellow fathers. These hamster dads are involved in the birth of their pups, care for them in infancy and even provide food during weaning. They also let the mother hamster go on cooldown walks outside of the burrow, which professor of…

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Facing the Storm: Record Holding Endurance Rower Angus Collins Mental Health Journey 50:04

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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…

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Madeline Laurano: Unlocking Skills-Based Hiring: A New Era in Recruitment: Unleash 2025 13:46

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Summary: In this episode of #thePOZcast, Rhona Pierce interviews Madeline Lourano, founder of Aptitude Research, about the evolving landscape of skills-based hiring. They discuss the challenges companies face in validating candidate skills, the role of AI in improving hiring processes, and the future of recruitment strategies. The conversation high…

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What ‘Immortal’ Jellyfish and Famously Old Tortoises Tell Us about Aging 14:27

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Animals’ lifespans can be far shorter or much longer than those of humans. Scientists are researching creatures such as “immortal” jellyfish and long-lived tortoises and digging deep into genetic codes to figure out why animals age—and what we can do to improve longevity in humans. João Pedro de Magalhães, chair of molecular biogerontology at the U…

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Matt Alder: The Future of Recruiting: AI and Its Implications: LIVE from Unleash 2025 25:02

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Summary In this engaging podcast episode, host Rhona Pierce speaks with Matt Alder, a seasoned expert in recruiting and futurism. They explore the evolving landscape of recruitment, particularly the impact of AI and neurodiversity in the workplace. Matt shares his insights on the future of work, the importance of adapting to change, and the need fo…

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George Rogers: The Power of Purpose in Leadership: LIVE from Unleash 2025 20:32

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Summary In this episode of the POZcast, host Rhona Pierce engages with George Rogers, Chief Strategy Officer at Lighthouse Research, discussing the importance of purpose-driven leadership, employee engagement, and the evolving workplace culture. George shares his journey of discovering his leadership principles rooted in love, grace, and trust, and…

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Cosmic Coin Toss, Record Heat in the North Atlantic and Living Worm Towers 8:51

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New simulations suggest the Milky Way’s long-predicted collision with Andromeda might be less of a cosmic certainty than we thought. A massive marine heat wave in 2023 sent North Atlantic temperatures soaring—equal to two decades’ worth of typical warming—with weak winds and climate change largely to blame. And researchers reveal that the planet’s …

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Blair Bennett: PepsiCo's SVP of TA: Innovations in Talent Acquisition: LIVE from Unleash 2025 20:19

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Summary In this episode of the Pozcast, host Rhona Pierce speaks with Blair Bennett, Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition at PepsiCo. They discuss the evolving landscape of talent acquisition, the importance of employer branding, and how technology is reshaping recruitment processes. Blair shares insights from her career journey, emphasizing…

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Is the National Weather Service Ready for an Extreme Summer? 14:21

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The dedicated staff of the National Weather Service are responsible for the data that underpin your weather forecast and emergency alerts. DOGE Service cuts to the NWS are putting the collection and communication of those data at risk right as we enter a dangerous season of hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and extreme heat in the U.S. Senior sustai…

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Nick Lavery: Recalibrated Warrior: Life Beyond Borders: A Soldier's Perspective 1:06:26

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Summary In this engaging conversation, Nick Lavery shares his experiences as a military service member, discussing the importance of gratitude, the realities of life outside the U.S., and the human connections formed in combat zones. He emphasizes the significance of trust within teams, the challenges of media representations of military life, and …

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Mervyn Dinnen: Understanding Gen Z: The Future of Work: LIVE from Unleash 2025 25:14

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Summary: In this engaging podcast episode, Rhona Pierce hosts Mervyn Dinnen, an expert in HR and generational dynamics in the workplace. They explore the evolving relationships between different generations, particularly focusing on Gen Z and their integration into the workforce. Mervyn shares insights on the friction that often arises between youn…

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Jackye Clayton: Navigating Trust in HR and Tech: LIVE from Unleash 2025 19:42

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Summary In this episode of the Pozcast, host Rona Pierce engages with Jackye Clayton, a TA leader and founder of People Puzzles, discussing the complexities of trust in HR, the challenges of implementing HR tech, and the evolving role of AI in the industry. They explore the benefits of peer-to-peer mentoring in career transitions and the contradict…

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Megalodon Diets, Teeth Sensitivity and a Bunch of Vaccine News 8:00

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The measles outbreak in West Texas is slowing. Health officials think an increase in vaccination rates contributed to the slowdown, but Texas lawmakers have pushed a new bill to make it even quicker and easier for parents to exempt their children from vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention goes counter to the American College of O…

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Episode #105 - A Bo Derek of a Video Game 1:26:13

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In this episode, we talk about and play the Sega/Gremlin classic from 1980, Carnival. We talk about all the firsts that this game gives us, how to score the most points while playing and which one of us hates the music. Enjoy! If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave a voicemail. …

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Jason Desentz: Toshiba's CHRO: The State of Human Capital: LIVE from Unleash 2025 19:16

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Summary In this episode of #thePOZcast, host Rhona Pierce engages with Jason Desentz, Chief Human Resources Officer at Toshiba Americas, discussing the evolving role of HR in organizations. They explore the importance of authentic vulnerability in leadership, the shift of HR towards being business advisors, and the critical role of data in influenc…

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Are You Flourishing? This Global Study Has Surprising Takeaways 18:16

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Are you flourishing? It’s a more understated metric than happiness, but it can provide a multidimensional assessment of our quality of life. Victor Counted, an associate professor of psychology at Regent University and a member of the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, joins host Rachel Feltman to review the first wave of results from…

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Tara Turk-Haynes: Empowering Diversity in Business 46:01

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Summary In this episode of the POZcast, Adam Posner interviews Tara Turk Haynes, a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Tara shares her journey from a first-generation college graduate to a solopreneur, discussing the lessons learned from her parents about work ethic and money management. The conversation delves into the changing nature of j…

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Simon Taylor: Harnessing High Performance in Leadership: LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 23:04

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Summary In this episode, Simon Taylor, Senior Director of Talent and Organizational Effectiveness at GAP, shares insights on building high-performing teams through the lens of his experiences in competitive rowing. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision, a strong mindset, and the balance between performance and human connection. Simo…

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Diagnosing Male Infertility with a Mechanical Engineering Twist 10:39

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Male infertility is undercovered and underdiscussed. If a couple is struggling to conceive, there’s a 50–50 chance that sperm health is a contributing factor. Diagnosing male infertility is getting easier with at-home tests—and a new study suggests a method for testing at home that would be more accurate. Study co-author Sushanta Mitra, a professor…

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John Federman: Harnessing Data for HR Success: LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 19:13

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Summary: In this episode, the conversation revolves around the evolving role of HR in mid-sized companies, the importance of data-driven decision-making, and the impact of effective leadership. John Federman, CEO of Higher Road, shares insights on connecting buyers and sellers, the significance of team accountability, and the transformative power o…

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Cynthia Abbott Kerr: The Future of Pay Transparency: LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 21:48

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Summary: In this podcast episode, Rhona Pierce interviews Cynthia Abbot Kerr, founder and CEO of WellPay AI, discussing her journey in the compensation industry, the complexities of pay transparency, and the impact of AI on compensation strategies. Cynthia shares insights on the importance of transparency in pay, the challenges of decision fatigue …

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Could We Speak to Dolphins? A Promising LLM Makes That a Possibility 19:07

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Dolphins have a broad vocabulary. They vocalize with whistles, clicks and “burst pulses.”This varied communication makes it challenging for scientists to decode dolphin speech. Artificial intelligence can help researchers process audio and find the slight patterns that human ears may not be able to identify. Reporter Melissa Hobson took a look at D…

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Victoria Williams: The Rise of Wake and Vape: A Cannabis Success Story 45:11

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Victoria Williams and Her Journey 03:04 The Impact of Family Background on Entrepreneurial Spirit 05:46 Navigating the Cannabis Industry: Education and Advocacy 08:54 Understanding Social Equity in Cannabis Licensing 11:52 The Evolution of Wake and Vape: From Idea to Brand 15:00 Challenges Faced in the Cannabis Busine…

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Do Mitochondria Talk to Each Other? A New Look at the Cell’s Powerhouse 27:04

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell—but new research suggests they might be far more complex. Columbia University’s Martin Picard joins Scientific American’s Rachel Feltman to explore how these tiny organelles could be communicating and what that might mean for everything from metabolism to mental health. Check out Martin Picard’s …