Best Infinity Nation Podcasts (2026)

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Australia Bets on EV Boom, Perth Surges Ahead of Sydney and Melbourne, Mundaring Bushfire Forces Evacuations, Brisbane Lights Up Concerts, and more... 9:29

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(0:10): Australia Prepares for Electric Vehicle Boom in 2026 Amid Policy Debates and Expanding Model Lineups (2:29): Perth Housing Market Outpaces Sydney and Melbourne, Driven by Demand for Affordable Suburbs (3:52): Urgent Evacuation Ordered as Out-of-Control Bushfire Threatens Mundaring Homes (5:47): Brisbane 2026 Concerts: Diverse Lineup from Po…

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From "This Is Uncomfortable": Wait, I think I’m being underpaid 26:26

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Hey smarties! Happy New Year. We’re taking a short break for the holidays. In the meantime, we’re sharing an episode from our friends over at “This Is Uncomfortable.” Reema Khrais and the team are getting ready to relaunch the show on Jan. 15. Stay tuned for new episodes! Nikki Massie never had a reason to question her salary. After more than a dec…

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From "This Is Uncomfortable": "You'll never be ready to buy a home" 38:12

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Hey smarties! Happy New Year. We’re taking a short break for the holidays. In the meantime, we’re sharing an episode from our friends over at “This Is Uncomfortable.” Reema Khrais and the team are getting ready to relaunch the show on Jan. 15. Stay tuned for new episodes! When newlyweds Chantal and Travis Lisback started searching for their dream h…

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Kevin J. Mitchell, "Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will" (Princeton UP, 2023) 32:26

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Scientists are learning more and more about how brain activity controls behavior and how neural circuits weigh alternatives and initiate actions. As we probe ever deeper into the mechanics of decision making, many conclude that agency--or free will--is an illusion. In Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will (Princeton UP, 2023), leading neuros…

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#488 – Infinity, Paradoxes that Broke Mathematics, Gödel Incompleteness & the Multiverse – Joel David Hamkins

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Joel David Hamkins is a mathematician and philosopher specializing in set theory, the foundations of mathematics, and the nature of infinity, and he’s the #1 highest-rated user on MathOverflow. He is also the author of several books, including Proof and the Art of Mathematics and Lectures on the Philosophy of Mathematics. And he has a great blog ca…

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Our Wisconsin '25 Recap w/ The Cabin's Andrea Boehlke & Megan 53:48

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In this episode Bre and I joined our good friend former Survivor star and legendary character on this podcast as well Andrea Boehlke and her co-host Meghan on their show The Cabin with Discover Wisconsin for a 2025 recap episode we go over: The Cow Chip toss Favorite Wisconsin hidden gems MKE date spots WI staycations and getaways Best WI Cities An…

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Bradmans Cap Breaks Records, Ocean Infinity Resumes MH370 Search, Sydney Skews Safety with AR Rifles, Sydney Factory Fire Rages, and more... 8:50

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(0:10): Bradman's Rare 1947-48 Baggy Green Cap Set to Break Auction Records (1:37): Ocean Infinity Resumes $70 Million MH370 Search with Advanced Underwater Tech, Families Hope for Closure (3:32): Sydney Gears Up for New Year's Eve with Record Police Presence, Long-Arm Rifles for Safety (5:25): Massive Factory Fire Rages in Sydney; Firefighters Bat…

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Episode 239: Stranger Things S5 Vol. 2 SPOILER Review | Avengers Doomsday Trailer Leaks | Pluribus Season and Finale SPOILER Review 1:23:10

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"If you die, I die." - Dustin and Steve Welcome to episode 239! Infinity Bros Isaac and Max team up to discuss the leaked Avengers: Doomsday trailers, review the Apple TV series Pluribus and it's finale, and break down Stranger Things S5 volume 2 with a full SPOILER review. Isaac relishes the destruction of one of his least favorite relationships i…

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James Welsh et al., "Weathering Space" (American Scientist 114:1 2026) 47:34

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Past human space missions were protected by Earth’s magnetic field and a measure of luck, but future missions beyond the Earth–Moon system will face far greater and longer-lasting radiation risks that cannot be managed by route planning alone. The authors argue that safe deep-space exploration will require major advances in understanding radiation,…

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Diggs on your day off 57:38

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Thoughts on the release of Trevon Diggs. Which Cowboys players should sit in season finale. Happy New YearBy InfinityCowboysPodcast

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Cheers to hosting better parties this holiday season (rerun) 24:01

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Hey smarties! We’re on a break for the holidays and revisiting some of our top episodes from 2025. We can’t do this show without you and we still need your support. If you can, donate today to keep independent journalism going strong into 2026 and beyond. Give now to support “Make Me Smart.” Thank you so much for your generosity, happy holidays and…

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Sydney NYE Lights Up Global Audience, South Australia Intensifies Search for Trisha Graf, Rural Doctors Fill Gaps, Victoria Bets on Desalination Upgrade, and more... 9:38

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(0:10): Jono Ma's Epic Soundtrack to Illuminate Sydney's NYE Fireworks for Global Audience (2:23): Renewed Search for Missing Trisha Graf Intensifies in South Australia (3:54): Rural Medical Graduates Aim to Bridge Healthcare Gap in Underserved Areas Through Dubbo Program (5:36): Victoria Eyes $840M Desalination Plant Upgrade Amid Growing Water Dem…

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"Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" and anime's biggest year yet 12:42

10d ago12:42

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Hey smarties! We’re taking a short break for the holidays. In the meantime, enjoy this bonus episode on one of Kimberly’s favorite topics: anime! Anime had a big year in 2025. The animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” broke Netflix’s record for most-watched movie on the streaming platform. And “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" became the top-grossing in…

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The music industry vs. AI (rerun) 19:23

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Hey smarties! We’re taking a short break for the holidays. So today, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes from 2025. Enjoy! Today we’re diving into the business of music. Trapital founder Dan Runcie joins Kimberly to explain what Anthropic’s recent copyright settlement with authors could mean for record labels who’ve sued AI companies, the…

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James Franklin and Jeremiah Joven Joaquin eds., "The Necessities Underlying Reality: Connecting Philosophy of Mathematics, Ethics and Probability" (Bloomsbury, 2025) 55:15

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The Necessities Underlying Reality: Connecting Philosophy of Mathematics, Ethics and Probability (Bloomsbury, 2025) is an open access book that covers four decades of work by the leading Australian philosopher, mathematician and historian of ideas, James Franklin. These interlinking essays are connected by a core theme: the necessary structures in …

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Cowboys Down & Out 36:07

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Thoughts on the embarrassing loss to the Chargers. Pro Bowl nods. Merry ChristmasBy InfinityCowboysPodcast

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Your thoughts on the economy in 2025 18:41

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On today’s show, we’re digging into the mailbag to hear our listeners’ thoughts on the economy in 2025. Spoiler: tariffs came up a lot. And, we’ll hear from some of the reporters who helped us make sense of the news this year about what they’ll be keeping an eye on in 2026. Plus, we’ll celebrate a win! Here’s everything we talked about today: "Trum…

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Midwest Meg: Rising Content Creator, Interviewing Hugh Jackman, Favorite Midwest spots and more! 41:26

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Today we got to sit down with one of our favorite rising midwest content creators, hailing all the way from the exotic city of Stallis- one of our favorite places -- Midwest Meg. She has really taken off over the last 6 months. She had less than 1,000 followers in August and now has over 40,000 and even did a clip with Hugh Jackman while he was in …

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Feeding the Family 52:42

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Hey Smarties! We’re dropping into your feeds today to share this special coverage from Marketplace. For many people gathering around the table this holiday season, things feel a little different. Maybe it’s the cost of ingredients that’s on your mind, or cuts to USDA funding that have left your food bank running low. Or maybe it’s the simple realit…

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Australia Gas Reservation Stabilizes Prices, WA Students Hit Perfect ATARs, Victoria Targets Antisemitism Plan, Fronx Sales Stop After One-Star ANCAP, and more... 10:58

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(0:10): Australia's East Coast Gas Reservation Policy Aims to Stabilize Prices and Secure Supply (2:08): Meet the WA Students Achieving Perfect ATARs: Diverse Paths to Success (4:09): Victoria Unveils Comprehensive Antisemitism Plan Targeting Social Media, Protests, and Gun Laws (6:18): Suzuki Fronx Sales Halted in Australia After Disastrous One-St…

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How to start the caregiving conversation 24:33

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Family caregivers in the United States are increasingly under mental and financial stress. Elizabeth Miller, founder of the caregiver resource platform Happy Healthy Caregiver, is here to help. On today’s show, Miller joins Kimberly to talk about prioritizing self-care and how you start caregiving conversations with family. Plus, we’ll get in the h…

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BP Names First Female CEO, Australia Boots Gun Buyback, WA Launches 66M Electric Ferry, Australia Faces Immigration Slowdown, and more... 10:55

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(0:10): BP Appoints Meg O’Neill as First Female CEO amid Strategic Shift; Woodside's LNG Ventures in Focus (2:03): Australia Launches Largest Gun Buyback Since Port Arthur After Bondi Shooting (3:55): Western Australia Launches $66M Electric Ferry Project for Swan River Expansion (6:00): Australia's Migration Hits Three-Year Low, Still Key to Popul…

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Can we fix America’s long-term care system? 21:10

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Long-term care is expensive in the United States. With Medicaid spending cuts looming and the Trump administration’s deportation plans threatening the caregiving workforce, the system is under even more pressure. On today’s show, Allison Hoffman, health law expert at the University of Pennsylvania’s Carey Law School, joins Kimberly to unpack why th…

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Brisbane Tourism Surges Spending, Victoria Bets Big on Rail, Fatal Five Crackdown Holiday, WA Shires Bet on Fire Mitigation, and more... 8:51

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(0:10): Brisbane Tourism Booms with Record $11.3B Spend, Japanese Visitors Surge (2:20): Victoria's Bold $34.5 Billion Rail Plan: Funding Strategies and Skepticism Unveiled (4:01): Police Enforce 'Fatal Five' Crackdown with Double Demerits and $80M Safety Reforms for Holiday Season (5:25): WA Shires Secure $800K Each for Bushfire Mitigation to Safe…

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LeRoy Butler & Gary Ellerson: Untold Packer Stories and More... 55:59

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We needed some fun Packer stories to uplift us after last week, and our studio got hit with a monsoon (more on that). So, we've decided to release one of our favorites from a year ago with LeRoy Butler. We cover: LeRoy's biggest fears & pet peeves (Richie approves) Jordan Love vs Aaron Rodgers Legendary/untold Packers stories…

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ASX Dips as 4DMedical Surges, WA Battles Heatwave and Fires, Brisbane Teams with Unite32 for Olympic Venue Delivery, Australia Narrowing Deficit Sparks Inflation Worries, and more... 11:04

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(0:10): ASX 200 Dips Amid Asian Market Weakness; 4DMedical Soars 22% on Canadian Approval (1:56): Western Australia Faces Severe Heatwave and Uncontained Bushfires: Urgent Warnings Issued (3:56): Brisbane 2032 Partners with Unite32 for World-Class Olympic Venue Delivery (6:20): Australia's Budget Deficit Narrows, But Surplus Remains Elusive Amid In…

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Dem Cowboys are cooked 47:31

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Thoughts on way the Cowboys got dogged walk by J.J McCarthy. A great discussion on why the Cowboys are such a disappointment. Is there a future for the DC in Dallas. Another installment of “Why I Hate Cowboys Fans”. Enjoy Cowboys NationBy InfinityCowboysPodcast

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The "invisible workforce" of family caregivers 21:16

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Roughly 1 in 4 Americans now identifies as a family caregiver. That share has risen dramatically over the past decade. With more people needing care and limited options for affordable long-term care services in the United States, caregivers are strained—often mentally and financially. On today’s show, Debra Whitman, chief public policy officer of A…

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Yossi Yovel, "The Genius Bat: The Secret Life of the Only Flying Mammal" (St. Martin's Press, 2025) 1:04:13

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With nearly 1500 species, bats account for more than twenty percent of mammalian species. The most successful and most diverse group of mammals, bats come in different sizes, shapes, and colors, from the tiny bumblebee bat to the giant golden-crowned flying fox. Some bats eat fruit and nectar; others eat frogs, scorpions, or fish. Vampire bats feed…

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Floridians feel the impacts of climate change 25:16

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Florida is a state that often feels tangible impacts of climate change, with strong storms and hurricanes making landfall in the state every hurricane season. However, this year is the first time in a decade that the Sunshine State was spared from experiencing a single hurricane. Jessica Meszaros, a climate change reporter at WUSF, joins Kimberly t…

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#487 – Irving Finkel: Deciphering Secrets of Ancient Civilizations & Flood Myths

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Irving Finkel is a scholar of ancient languages and a longtime curator at the British Museum, renowned for his expertise in Mesopotamian history and cuneiform writing. He specializes in reading and interpreting cuneiform inscriptions, including tablets from Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian contexts. He became widely known for studying a…

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Australia Saves Large Aluminium Smelter, States Press for Federal Aid, Australia Expands Ghost Bat Fleet, Korean Wave Hits Canberra, and more... 10:21

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(0:10): Australia's Largest Aluminium Smelter Saved: Government Backs Rescue Plan Beyond 2028 (2:02): States Demand Federal Funds to Resolve Aged Care Crisis Blocking Hospital Beds (4:02): Australia Boosts Air Defense with Six More Ghost Bat Combat Drones in Multi-Billion Dollar Expansion (6:33): Hallyu! The Korean Wave Exhibition Takes Canberra by…

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Sydney Harbour Tolls Expand, Influencer Death Triggers Home Birth Scrutiny, Qantas A380 Grounded in LA, Ex Judge Sofronoff Corruption Scandal, and more... 10:42

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(0:10): NSW to Launch Two-Way Tolls on Sydney Harbour Crossings, Extend Toll Cap Amidst Reforms (2:46): Melbourne Influencer's Tragic Death Sparks Investigation into Unregulated Home Birth Practices (4:31): Qantas A380 Grounded in LA After Wing Damage, Prompting Investigation and Passenger Discontent (6:28): Ex-Judge Sofronoff's Corruption Scandal:…

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Why the Fed cut interest rates 16:01

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The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point Wednesday. And this decision comes as President Donald Trump continues to put pressure on the supposedly independent agency to move the economy the way he wants. Plus, the president is reportedly beginning final interviews for Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s potential successor. He…

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Qantas Opens Perth to Africa and NZ Flights, Westpac Outage Disrupts Payments, True North Targets Major IOCG Finds, Pilot Leverages Cliff Head for Offshore Energy Hub, and more... 12:26

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(0:10): Qantas Launches Non-Stop Flights from Perth to Johannesburg and Auckland, Boosting Connectivity and Tourism (2:25): Westpac Outage Halts EFTPOS and Online Banking Across Australia, Thousands Affected (4:00): True North Copper Targets Major IOCG Discoveries in Queensland's Chumvale District (7:43): Pilot Leverages Cliff Head for Offshore Exp…

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Dating in Milwaukee: Holiday Edition w/ Erica, Bre, Marleigh and Chef Adam Pawlak 59:35

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Wondering how to navigate dating around the Holidays, what to do if you're kinda seeing someone or if your a single guy like our friend Nate Moodie- how you go in for that magical NYE kiss... we've got you covered. We also have a few call ins you're not going to want to miss. Dating in Milwaukee is presented by Kesslers Diamonds…

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Jeremy Bernstein 11–2007 43:39

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In this episode from the Institute’s vault, we revisit an October 2007 presentation by theoretical physicist and Institute Fellow Jeremy Bernstein on J. Robert Oppenheimer, the atomic bomb, and the nuclear arms race that followed. As a physicist, Bernstein made contributions to elementary particle physics and cosmology, working at the Institute for…

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COWBOYS STILL ALIVE 44:27

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The Cowboys lost to the Lions was bad but the Eagles eased the pain. 😂 Thoughts on the problems with the Cowboys special teams. Why #59 is still on the field? Preview on Minnesota at Dallas. One game at a time Cowboys fans.By InfinityCowboysPodcast

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Deep-sea mining: The next frontier for critical minerals 17:42

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Rare-earth elements help power our everyday electrical devices, and that’s because most batteries are made with minerals like lithium, nickel, cobalt and graphite. As of now, China produces more of these minerals than any other country. But some mining companies are eyeing the deep sea’s floor, says Marketplace contributor Dan Ackerman, because suc…

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AUSMIN Deepens US Alliance, Branham High Faces Antisemitism Scandal, Premier Apologizes to First Nations, NSW Labor Green Space Plan, and more... 12:29

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(0:10): US-Australia Alliance Deepens: AUSMIN Talks Expand Defense, Economic Ties Amid Global Tensions (2:41): Branham High Faces Second Antisemitism Scandal; Community Calls for Action and Education (4:48): Victorian Premier Apologizes to First Nations, Pledges Action Beyond Words Amid Controversy (6:50): NSW Labor Unveils Green Space Plan, Housin…

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Joyce Joins One Nation Policy Clash, Cape York Boosts Economy With Bush Beef, Federal Challenge Targets Melbourne Stops, Sydney Eyes Major Tunnel Push, and more... 11:47

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(0:10): Barnaby Joyce Joins One Nation, Criticizes Nationals on Energy and Immigration Policies (2:01): Aboriginal Bush Beef Initiative Tackles Feral Cattle, Boosts Cape York's Economy (3:44): Federal Court Challenge Targets Melbourne Police's Controversial Stop-and-Search Powers (6:22): Sydney's Traffic Revamp: $7.4B Tunnel and Freeway Upgrade to …

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Thomas Haigh on the History of “AI” as a Brand 1:42:06

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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with Thomas Haigh, Professor and Chair of History and affiliate of the Department of Computer Science at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, about his forthcoming book on the history of artificial intelligence. The book, which has had the working title _Artificial Intelligence: The History of a Brand_ with th…

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Episode 238: Stranger Things S5 Vol. 1 SPOILER Review | Pluribus E3-5 SPOILER Review | Spider-Noir Series News 1:12:38

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"I was looking for answers in somebody else, but I had all the answers." - Robin Welcome to episode 238! Infinity Bros Isaac and Max team up to chat Nicolas Cage in Spider-Noir, review episodes 3-5 of the Apple TV series Pluribus, and break down Stranger Things S5 volume 1 with a full SPOILER review. Isaac fears the worst when it comes to one of hi…

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Shopping through a K-shaped holiday season 27:42

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As another holiday season kicked off on Black Friday, finding the perfect gift is top of mind for many. But how much will weary American consumers be willing to spend this year? Based on early data … it’s a lot! Marketplace’s Kristin Schwab joins Kimberly to explain why the K-shaped economy may explain the contradiction and why AI is making its way…

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Osei-Nketia Eyes Olympic Glory, Perth Mandurah Line Slash Delays, Western Sydney Builds Indoor Snow Resort, Tesolin Faces New Allegations, and more... 9:13

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(0:10): Sprint Star Eddie Osei-Nketia Joins Australia, Eyes Record-Breaking Feats and Olympic Relay Glory (1:59): Major Crash Disrupts Perth Transport: Mandurah Line Train Services Halted, Freeway Traffic Delays (3:29): $700M Indoor Snow Resort Planned for Western Sydney, Aiming for 2028 Opening (5:11): Sydney Real Estate Agent Josh Tesolin Faces N…

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MH370 Search Resumes for Closure, AC DC Powers Perth Tour, BMW Unveils 805 KM iX3, Sydney Rings in New Year, and more... 15:01

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(0:10): Final Search for MH370 Set to Resume, Offering Last Hope for Closure (1:44): AC/DC Electrifies Perth with Power Up Tour, Fans Spend Big on Merch and Memories (3:35): BMW Unveils 2026 iX3: A Landmark in Electric SUV Innovation with 805 km Range and Cutting-Edge Tech (7:54): Sydney's Biggest New Year's Spectacle: Indigenous Rituals, Fireworks…

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Is the U.S. a gerontocracy? 19:00

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The average age of Congress' members has gotten older compared to the Americans it represents. This 119th Congress is the third oldest since 1789. On today’s show, Princeton economist Owen Zidar joins Kimberly to explain how decades of public policy have fueled a generational wealth gap and what our so-called gerontocracy has to do with it. Plus, w…

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Your Milwaukee Winter Guide (events, activities & gems) w/ Claire from Visit Milwaukee 39:03

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Looking for what to do this winter? We've got you covered. In this episode we talk: Must check out December events Holiday Lights Hidden Gems in and around MKE NYE Hotel Month coming upBy Story Mark Studios