Best General Atlantic Podcasts (2025)

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Kimberly Welch, "Eulalie Mandeville’s Money: A Free Black Woman and Her Legacy in Antebellum New Orleans" 42:59

3d ago42:59

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In this episode, we’re joined by Kimberly Welch, Associate Professor of History and Law at Vanderbilt University. Kim is currently a Fellow-in-Residence at the Rothermere American Institute at the University of Oxford. She spoke with us about the paper she presented in the seminar, titled “Eulalie Mandeville’s Money: A Free Black Woman and Her Lega…

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Into the Blue-Oceans of Opportunity- In partnership with Ocean Startup Project 44:21

7d ago44:21

44:21

Ride the wave of innovation as hosts Allan Gates and Chris Crowell explore the surging tide of technology revolutionizing the East Coast's Ocean sector. They're joined by Natasha Lagay from the Ocean Startup Project, who reveals how entrepreneurs are harnessing the sea change in ocean opportunities, and Dr. Sue Molloy, the visionary CEO behind Hali…

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Raising the Tides 34:49

22d ago34:49

34:49

Hot on the heels of the Halifax Tides FC's historic first game, we speak with club co-founder and CEO Courtney Sherlock about her vision for professional women's soccer in Halifax, and how to turn a passion into a business.By Allan Gates

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Prof. Elizabeth N. Ellis, ‘The Great Power of Small Nations: Indigenous Diplomacy in the Gulf South’ 35:22

26d ago35:22

35:22

Today on the podcast, we speak with Elizabeth Ellis, Associate Professor of History at Princeton University, about her recent book titled ‘The Great Power of Small Nations: Indigenous Diplomacy in the Gulf South’ (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2022). Professor Ellis focuses on Indigenous polities in early America, and how decisions made by Nati…

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Sophie FitzMaurice, "From Perishable Property to Industrial Preservation: Remaking the Telegraph Pole in the Early 20th Century U.S" 28:13

1M ago28:13

28:13

This week on the podcast, PhD candidates Hugh Wood and Megan Renoir sit down with Sophie FitzMaurice, Research Fellow at the Centre for History and Economics at the University of Cambridge. Sophie discusses her paper, "From Perishable Property to Industrial Preservation: Remaking the Telegraph Pole in the Early 20th-Century U.S."—an exploration of …

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East of Montreal in the Big Smoke 32:50

1M ago32:50

32:50

You probably don't think of downtown Toronto when you hear "kitchen party", but that is exactly what the ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) holds each spring at The Pilot, an iconic Yorkville tavern that dates back to World War 2. The beer flows, PEI oysters are plentiful and investors, entrepreneurs and deal makers from George Street to Bay St…

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Shane Hamilton, "The Persistence of Glyphosate: Monsanto’s Strategic Maintenance of Roundup, the World’s Most Enduring Herbicide Technology" 23:39

1M ago23:39

23:39

This week, PhD candidates Fergus and Caroline are joined by Shane Hamilton, Reader in Strategy, Management and Society at the University of York. They discuss his recent paper, “The Persistence of Glyphosate: Monsanto’s Strategic Maintenance of Roundup, the World’s Most Enduring Herbicide Technology.” The conversation explores the history of Monsan…

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Dr. Tom Smith, "Word Across the Water: American Protestant Missionaries, Pacific Worlds, and the Making of Imperial Histories" 31:47

2M ago31:47

31:47

This week on the podcast, Dr. Tom Smith, Affiliated Lecturer and Keasbey Fellow in American Studies at Selwyn College, University of Cambridge, examines how Protestant missionaries situated themselves within local Pacific contexts, and American empire more generally. You can read more of Smith's work in the recent publication of his book, Word acro…

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Accessing Capital in Uncertain Times 52:39

2M ago52:39

52:39

Finding capital to fuel your start-up is always challenging. It's even harder in the midst of a global trade war. Jeff White, CEO of the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, and Kristina Milke, General Partner with Alberta's Sprout Fund, talk strategies to access capital in uncertain times, and explore the differences between the Maritimes and Albe…

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Tariff wars, Federal Election, Carney, what does it all mean for Atlantic Canadian businesses? 1:06:30

2M ago1:06:30

1:06:30

It's been a wild time in Canadian politics - Trudeau out, Carney in, tariff war with Trump, and now a federal election. David Tarrant with Enterprise Canada, Kelly Bennett with Abacus Data, and Trevor Floyd with Iris Communications break down what it means for Atlantic Canadian businesses and what happens next.…

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Critical Minerals - the New Gold Rush? 33:21

3M ago33:21

33:21

Critical minerals - critical to growing the East Coast economy? Like gold prospectors of old, Scott Eldridge sees opportunity - this time in a long abandoned mine in Nova Scotia. Backed by changing world markets and intriguing data, what will it take to realize this opportunity, and what is the cost?…

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Cultural Entrepreneurship 101: Filmmaking, Psychedelics and the Undead? 42:44

3M ago42:44

42:44

Allan Gates and his co-host Kevin Springer of Tidal Venture Partners talk with Saint John filmmaker Greg Hemmings. This wide-ranging discussion covers the filming of the TV series Revival in Saint John, the tension between art and business, how to grow New Brunswick's film industry and psychedelics. Yes, psychedelics.…

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Should businesses relocate from Toronto and Calgary to the East Coast? 47:39

4M ago47:39

47:39

Move your startup to the East Coast from Toronto or Calgary? Are you nuts? Dr. Karen Cross with Mimosa Diagnostics and Simon Cusack with Rafflebox brought their companies home, and they haven't looked back. We talk with them about the pros and cons of realizing your vision in Halifax.By Allan Gates

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Launching East of Montreal: Is venture capital dead in Atlantic Canada? 43:28

4M ago43:28

43:28

Is Venture Capital dead in Atlantic Canada? In this inaugural episode, Allan welcomes his future co-hosts from Tidal Venture Partners to discuss the challenges early-stage companies face trying to access capital in Atlantic Canada and across Canada. Entrepreneurs and investors Chris Crowell, Alex McCallum, Kevin Springer, and Ian Whytock consider t…

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Into The Gnar @ Crabbe Mountain 1:32:41

8M ago1:32:41

1:32:41

This episode we are joined by two of MTB's most prominent personalities, Yoann Barelli and Nate Spitz. We sit down at "Into Din-gnar" for a wee brewski and a good old chinwag with Nate, Yoann, and Cheney. Tandem antics, coaching, general stoke for the sport, and a pinch speculation on the future of Crabbe Mountain trails.Thanks to Jordan Cheney and…

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Clinton Liberty & Kieran Bew bonus episode! 52:20

10M ago52:20

52:20

You didn't think we'd leave it alone did you? Hell no - jkust when you thought you'd consumed ALL the HOTD content you thought you could muster - Jamie & Chris casually drop not one but TWO cast interviews with new dragonriders- and they are absolute DOOZIES! In part one we get the brilliant Clinton Liberty aka Addum of Hull and part two sees Hugh …

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The Queen Who Ever Was 38:38

10M ago38:38

38:38

And just like that... it's all over! As Jamie says in this breakdown of the season 2 finale - It wasn't the episode he thought he wanted, but it was the one he needed. Jamie and a poorly Chris talk through visions, parentage, loose ends, frustrations and satifactions. Come now, it wouldn't be a Thrones finale without some fan outrgae now, would it?…

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The Red Sowing 47:24

10M ago47:24

47:24

How is there only one episode left? This feels incredibly unfair. Thank goodness the HBO gods are spoiling us rotten though because HOLY SMOKES - You wanted Dragons? WELL 'ERE WE GO LADS LADS LADS! The Red Sowing feels like all Jamie and Chris' Christmases coming at once! There was something for everyone - including a sequence that will undoubtedly…

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Smallfolk 39:43

10M ago39:43

39:43

APOLOGIES! So sorry we missed a week - forces beyond out control and all that - all will be explained! Jamie & Chris tackle Smallfolk, the 6th episode of House of the Dragon's second series, which a LOT of people had a LOT of thoughts about. A tough one to follow at times - with a huge amount of exposition and dialogue to wade through - but... WHAT…

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Artificial Intelligence Unveiled—The Science Behind AI 25:58

10M ago25:58

25:58

On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series, Decoding Digital Health, Megan Baca, co-leader of the IP transactions and licensing practice and co-chair of the firm’s digital health initiative, is joined by IP transactions counsel Georgina Suzuki and technical advisor Andrew O’Brien as they explore the science behind AI. They discuss how AI work…

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Special Episode: Prof. Gary Gerstle - A Career in Reflection 1:12:39

10M ago1:12:39

1:12:39

Gary Gerstle, the outgoing Paul Mellon Professor of American History at Cambridge and author of multiple award winning books including American Crucible, Liberty and Coercion, and, most recently, the Rise and Fall of the Neoliberal Order, joins Fergus and Hugh to discuss his career, major works, the state of the historical profession and the univer…

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Regent 59:01

11M ago59:01

59:01

"By all means stay and wait for his empty promises husband, with them you can feed the mouths of ghosts." WHAT A LINE! In an episode jam-packed with all the lines! If you were expecting a breather after the craziness of last week, think again. Whilst no flames were emitted from mouths, instead was an avalancje of character development, plot movemen…

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Conversation with Dr. Bernardo Bizzo, Mass General Brigham AI 15:58

11M ago15:58

15:58

On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series, Decoding Digital Health, Christine Moundas, a health care partner and co-chair of the firm’s digital health initiative, is joined by Dr. Bernardo Bizzo, a senior director at Mass General Brigham AI and assistant professor of radiology in the Department of Radiology at Mass General Hospital. Dr. Bizz…

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The Red Dragon and the Gold 1:07:57

11M ago1:07:57

1:07:57

Mystical flashbacks, leaky roofs, unexpected cameos, nun disguises and finally FINALLY a misunderstanding gets cleared up... kind of! ERMAHGAAAAWD. We're in bits. We dont' read the books, therefore everythning that happened in Season 2 Episode 4 of House of the Dragon was a visceral catspaw dagger to our hearts. Where to even begin?! The visions? T…

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Dr. Lila Chambers, "Liquid Capital: Alcohol and the Rise of Slavery in the British Atlantic, 1580-1737" 32:44

11M ago32:44

32:44

Dr. Lila Chambers, research fellow at Gonville and Cauis College, Cambridge, joins Shea Hendry and Hugh Wood to discuss her upcoming book, Liquid Capital: Alcohol and the Rise of Slavery in the British Atlantic,1580-1737. Lila's research traces the intertwined development of political economy, diplomacy, and race in West Africa, the Caribbean, the …

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The Burning Mill 53:39

11M ago53:39

53:39

Mystical flashbacks, leaky roofs, unexpected cameos, nun disguises and finally FINALLY a misunderstanding gets cleared up... kind of! Episode 3 was a dialogue-heavy smorgasbord of brilliance and Jamie and Chris, still flustered at the brothel scene, manage to hold things together for just long enough to get under the episode's skin., DO NOT LISTEN …

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All sh*ts and giggles.... 1:15:59

11M ago1:15:59

1:15:59

We are back in the saddle, baby!!! It's been a hot minute, but not too much has changed around here. Another round of the giggles, Wes making music & special guest Randy Moosetoe!!!We catch up on a few things that are happening around the province in terms of trail development and events, and share our love of MTB; Consider this a cold open for Sea…

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Prof. Steven Hahn, "Illiberal America: A History" 39:37

11M ago39:37

39:37

Prof. Steven Hahn, Pulitzer Prize winning historian, joins Fergus Seldson Games and Hugh Wood to talk about his new work, Illiberal America: A History. Offered as a corrective to Louis Hartz's classic, The Liberal Tradition in America, Prof. Hahn discusses westward expansion, eugenics, and a deep seated but not intractable illiberal current that ha…

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Rhaenyra The Cruel 55:56

11M ago55:56

55:56

Will everyone just please stop doing shitty things to each other for one god damned second?! Episode 2 shows that, in Westeros, f*** about really means find out... Feeling the brotherly love, as ever, are Jamie and Chris, who get confused about dragons, celebrate Alan and Adam and wonder what the hell it's going to take for everyone to find some co…

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Prof. Daniel Widener, "The Dream of a Common Language: Afterlives of U.S. Thirdworldism" 36:28

11M ago36:28

36:28

Daniel Widener is a Professor of History at the University of California, San Diego. He is the author of Black Arts West and the book under discussion today: Third Worlds Within: multiethnic movements and transnational solidarity, available through Duke University Press. Taking their cues from the book’s introduction, titled “The Dream of a Common …

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A Son for a Son 58:54

12M ago58:54

58:54

HERE WE F***ING GO! After what feels like an eternity, we're back in action for Season 2 of House of the Dragon! Episode 1 has just dropped, so as ever, Jamie and Chris rush to the mics to work there way through where people are, what they're doing, who they're sleeping with and, as is none more prevalent in this episode - who they're killing and w…

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King Aegon speaks! The Tom Glynn-Carney interview! 35:19

12M ago35:19

35:19

Only a few more sleeps until the INCREDIBLE first episode of S2 premieres! Honestly, you are going to LOVE it! In the meantime, feast your ears on this brilliant chat Jamie & Chris had with none-other than King Aegon himself, Tom Glynn-Carney. What an absolutely top lad! If he doesn't get you in a frenzy for June 17th, your DEAD inside! House of th…

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Prof. Erika Lee, "Reclaiming Lost Histories of Asian America" 28:18

12M ago28:18

28:18

Erika Lee, this year’s Pitt Professor of American History and Institutions at Cambridge University, Bae Family Professor of History, and Radcliffe Alumnae Professor at Harvard University, joins Fergus Selsdon Games and Sam Lanevi—both PhD candidates here at Cambridge—to discuss her upcoming work Reclaiming Lost Histories of Asian America. Topics in…

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HOTD S1 rewatch Part 2 1:02:29

12M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

It’s time to get excited and prepared for Season 2 of House of the Dragon! So, being the belt and braces lads you know them to be, Jamie and Chris go back and do a recap/rewatch of Season 1. This part deals with episodes 6-10. House of the Dragon airs exclusively on Sky Atlantic at 2am every Monday from June 17th then repeats that same evening at 9…

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Arianne Sedef Urus, "Common Shores: Property and Resource Access in the Eighteenth Century Newfoundland Cod Fisheries" 38:32

12M ago38:32

38:32

Arianne Sedef Urus, Assistant Professor of Early American History and Fellow at Christ's College, Cambridge, joins Megan Renoir and Hugh Wood to discuss cod fisheries, early modern empires, and Indigenous expropriation through the commons.

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HOTD S1 rewatch part 1 51:24

12M ago51:24

51:24

It’s time to get excited and prepared for Season 2 of House of the Dragon! So, being the belt and braces lads you know them to be, Jamie and Chris go back and do a recap/rewatch of Season 1. This part deals with episodes 1-5, with part 2 coming early next week. Oh, and if you fancy coming to the London premiere on June 10th you REALLY need to liste…

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Prof. Manfred Berg, "The Right to Bear Arms: Guns, Mass Shootings, and the Militia Movement" 34:40

12M ago34:40

34:40

Prof. Manfred Berg, Curt Engelhorn Chair in American History at the University of Heidelberg, joins Megan Renoir and Hugh Wood to discuss the 2nd Amendment, mass shootings, the militia movement, and the possibility of another American civil war.

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Empowering Everyday Americans to Unlock Their Financial Potential Chris Britt, Chime 38:50

12M ago38:50

38:50

In this episode of Breakthrough Labs, General Atlantic’s Head of Financial Services Paul Stamas speaks with Chris Britt, Founder and CEO of Chime. They discuss Chris’ early days in consulting and his time working at start-ups in San Francisco; his experience at Green Dot and working on teams that invented the retail distribution of credit and debit…

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