Best Remarkable Objects Podcasts (2025)

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Abe Lincoln's Enduring Legacy with Jonathan W. White 1:00:30

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Join Atlas Society CEO Jennifer Grossman for the 258th episode of Objectively Speaking, where she interviews historian Jonathan W. White about his vast knowledge of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era as written in his more than 20 books on the topic. Jonathan W. White is a historian and the author or editor of more than 20 books and over 100 art…

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The Rediscovery of Rubens’ The Massacre of the Innocents, with George Gordon 11:45

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Rubens’ early masterpiece The Massacre of the Innocents was hidden away for nearly 250 years. George Gordon, Deputy Chairman, Sotheby’s Europe and Co-Chairman of Old Master Paintings & Drawings Worldwide, spearheaded its discovery, attribution and triumphant sale. More than 20 years on, it retains the record for the highest price paid anywhere for …

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A Masterpiece by Kandinsky: A Story of Restitution, with Helena Newman 11:22

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On today’s episode, a remarkable restitution story involving the loss of a family’s Kandinsky painting in Nazi-era Germany. Helena Newman, Chairman, Sotheby’s Europe and Impressionist & Modern Art Worldwide and a trained classical violinist, brings her love of music’s rhythm and tonality to her appreciation of art, making Kandinsky one of her favou…

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The Cabinet Detective of Urbino, with Mario Tavella 11:13

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Commissioned by the Della Rovere family and separated across the centuries, a pair of Renaissance cabinets was finally brought back together. This is a story of friendship and detective work, with Président of Sotheby’s France Mario Tavella’s deep ties to European heritage and cultural institutions making the impossible possible. This is an episode…

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Jenny Saville and the Art of the Sale, with Ottilie Windsor 10:36

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On today’s episode, the alchemy of industry experience, market intelligence and a true passion for art, and how these factors converged in the landmark sale of Jenny Saville’s Shadow Study, orchestrated by Ottilie Windsor, Head of Contemporary Art London. Further details about the episode subject This is an episode of The Specialist, your weekly do…

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Clyfford Still: The Mission to Establish a Museum, with Lisa Dennison 11:04

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In a rare move, four paintings by Abstract Expressionist Clyfford Still were released from the artist’s estate to support the founding of a museum in his honor. Lisa Dennison, Chairman, Sotheby’s Americas, was instrumental in shaping the sale and ensuring it fulfilled its purpose. Further details about the episode subject This is an episode of The …

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The Untold Story of the Shredded Banksy, with Alex Branczik 11:08

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The shredding of Banksy’s Girl with Balloon live at auction in 2018 has gone down in art history. Alex Branczik, Chairman and Head of Modern & Contemporary Art Europe and Asia, reveals how Sotheby’s navigated the newly titled Love is in the Bin through a media storm and into a new market moment. Further details about the episode subject This is an …

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Beyond Black: Pierre Soulages' Market Turning Point, with Grégoire Billault 10:07

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Grégoire Billault’s personal relationship with Pierre Soulages reflects a longstanding commitment to championing the artist on a global stage. The connection culminated in the sale of a work Billault, Chairman of Contemporary Art New York, had followed for more than two decades, showcasing his adroit skill in navigating complex market dynamics. ⁠Fu…

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The Chicken Cup: Mankind’s Most Faked Object, with Nicolas Chow 12:17

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On today’s episode, the story of the Ming dynasty Chicken Cup, one of the most iconic objects in Chinese ceramics, which has followed Nicolas Chow, Chairman, Sotheby’s Asia and Head of Asian Art Worldwide, throughout his career and family ancestry. Further details about the episode subject This is an episode of The Specialist, your weekly dose of w…

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Are We Overmedicating Our Kids? with Laura Delano 58:43

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Join Atlas CEO Jennifer Grossman for the 258th episode of Objectively Speaking, where she interviews Laura Delano about her book "Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance," which tells the story of Delano’s 14-year relationship to the American mental health industry and questions the dominant, rarely critiqued role that the American me…

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Artemisia Gentileschi, with Katy Hessel and Letizia Treves 27:42

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In this episode, art historian Katy Hessel is joined by former National Gallery London curator Letizia Treves and Sotheby’s Edoardo Roberti for a conversation about the pioneering 17th-century artist Artemisia Gentileschi, whose work – in which she painted subjects that were traditionally the preserve of male artists, and intended for the male gaze…

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The Rothko Chapel, with Christopher Rothko and Dr. David Anfam 36:29

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In this episode, Professor Shahidha Bari is joined by Christopher Rothko, custodian of the Rothko legacy, Dr David Anfam, curator and writer, and Lisa Dennison, Sotheby’s Chairman of the Americas for a conversation about The Rothko Chapel for an inside glimpse into the history of the chapel, its ambitions for the future and the part it plays in Rot…

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Image-Makers, with Mary McCartney and Sonia Boyce 33:01

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The idea of the artist’s muse conjures up a glamorous but passive woman portrayed by a male artist. Yet many women who are commonly identified as muses have been talents in their own right; they are creatively inspired as well as sources of inspiration for others. In this episode, photographer Mary McCartney, Golden Lion prize-winning artist Sonia …

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Women and Power, with Mary Beard and Shahidha Bari 35:00

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For millennia, female power has been portrayed, mediated and exerted through visual art. But to what extent have women been packaged to fit a male template? And how much have they been able to control their own image? In today’s episode, which was originally recorded as a live event at Sotheby’s in London, Sotheby’s specialist Holly Braine was join…

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Jane Austen, with Helen Fielding and Gill Hornby 35:47

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In this episode, which was originally recorded as a live event, we are joined by two literary icons for a conversation about the beloved 19th-century novelist Jane Austen. Helen Fielding is the creator of the multi-million selling Bridget Jones novels and films, and Gill Hornby is the author of the bestselling Miss Austen, and The Story of Jane Aus…

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Living Heritage, with Olafur Eliasson and Hans Ulrich Obrist 34:10

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In this episode, Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries Hans Ulrich Obrist moderated a conversation between philanthropist and Creative Director of Lopud 1483 Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza, artist Olafur Eliasson and President and CEO of World Monuments Fund Bénédicte de Montlaur. Together they discussed Francesca’s restoration of the 15th-Ce…

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Women Artists in the City, with Lubaina Himid 28:30

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In this episode, art historian and broadcaster Carrie Scott is joined by Turner Prize-winning artist and activist Lubaina Himid, writer Lauren Elkin and Head of Modern and Contemporary African Art at Sotheby’s Hannah O’Leary for a conversation exploring modern city life from the perspective of female artists. This podcast was originally a live even…

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Shaping Taste and Shaping Society, with Paloma Picasso and Iwona Blazwick 34:04

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There has never been a better time than now for women working in art, fashion and design. But female artists, gallerists, and collectors have always shaped taste, pushed patriarchal boundaries, and challenged orthodoxies to find ways of expressing themselves and championing the work of others. In this episode, originally recorded as a live event, W…

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Surrealism, with Celeste and Tim Marlow 29:17

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In this episode, originally recorded at Sotheby’s in London, award-winning singer-songwriter Celeste is joined by Sotheby’s Helena Newman for a conversation about female surrealist artists, including Leonor Fini and Leonora Carrington, and the profound impact that their work – and the surrealism movement more broadly – has had on design and culture…

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Impressionism and its Legacy 29:50

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In this episode, Helen Newman, Chairman of Sotheby’s Europe is joined by Paul Signac’s great granddaughter Charlotte Hellman, artist Erik Madigan Heck, and the National Gallery’s Christopher Riopelle for a conversation about the revolutionary impact made by the Impressionists. This podcast was originally recorded at Sotheby’s in London in February …

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Twentieth Century Design, with Julianne Moore 28:58

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Julianne Moore is one of our greatest living actors: an Academy and Emmy award winner, and the first American woman to be awarded top acting prizes at the Cannes, Berlin and Venice film festivals. She is also an avid collector. In this episode, Julianne joins curator and author Glenn Adamson, curator Dakin Hart, gallerist Jean-Gabriel Mitterrand, a…

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Munch, with Tracey Emin 35:32

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Edvard Munch pioneered Expressionism and embraced life’s most painful experiences to create art: his pursuit of emotional truth changed art forever. Tracey Emin, who has been a major figure in contemporary art for more than 25 years, has always been fascinated by the Norwegian master and, in 2021, she exhibited 25 of her own works alongside Munch’s…

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Celebrating (Women) Artists, with Marina Abramović 37:30

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Marina Abramović is one of our greatest living artists: an art world icon and a performance art pioneer. In 2023, Marina presented her solo exhibition After Life at the Royal Academy and became the first female artist in the institution’s 250-year history to fill the entire gallery space with her art. Will Gompertz was joined by Sotheby’s Marina Ru…

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Portraiture, with Simon Schama and Eleanor Nairne 35:12

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Human beings have been making visual depictions of human life for tens of thousands of years. Fascination with our own likeness is one of the great constants of human history – and the portrait has long been the focus of that fascination. What can portraits tell us about the world? And what can they tell us about ourselves? In today’s episode – ori…

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Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection, with Lady Burlington 41:21

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In celebration of Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection inspired by Duchess Deborah, join British fashion journalist Charlie Porter in conversation with Erdem Moralıoğlu, Creative Director of ERDEM, and Lady Burlington. Together they will discuss Moralıoğlu's creative process in designing a collection inspired by Duchess Deborah, drawing upo…

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African Creativity Today with Idris Elba 29:16

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In this episode, actor, filmmaker, musician and activist, Idris Elba discusses the influence and growth of African art and the creative industries on the global stage with host Alexis Akwagyiram, Managing Editor of Semafor Africa, Dana Enduno Ferriera, CEO and Founder of Pavillon54, a digital platform for sharing and promoting art from the African …

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Lucian Freud and Portraits from Chatsworth, with Bella Freud 43:33

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In this episode, director of the National Portrait Gallery and trustee of Chatsworth House Trust, Nicholas Cullinan, is joined by Bella Freud, daughter of artist Lucian Freud, for a conversation that examines the stories behind three portraits of the Devonshire family painted by Lucian Freud. These include the famous ‘Woman in a White Shirt’, which…

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London: The Golden Age, with James Stourton 35:08

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London has long been a cultural melting pot for artists from around the world who, in their own unique ways, have revealed with each touch of a brush, the impact of the dynamic environment in which they found themselves. So in celebration of its role in the artistic journeys of so many, Sotheby’s has partnered with Art UK to showcase 12 extraordina…

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William Blake: Artist, Poet and Visionary, with Andrew Graham-Dixon and John Higgs 56:30

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With a rare first edition of William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and of Experience about to go under the hammer, in this episode a panel of experts have come together for a conversation about the poet, artist and visionary. Chair and cultural critic Shahidha Bari is joined by art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon, cultural historian John Higgs and Sothe…

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London: An Artistic Crossroads | Gallery Open House 1:17:14

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London has long been a cultural melting pot for artists from around the world who, in their own unique ways, have revealed with each touch of a brush, the impact of the dynamic environment in which they found themselves. So in celebration of its role in the artistic journeys of so many, Sotheby’s has partnered with Art UK to showcase 12 extraordina…

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Creative London: An Artistic Crossroads, with Grayson Perry 56:10

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Has London's cultural power essentially radiated outwards, influencing artists and creatives across the world? Or is London's creative preeminence dependent on the influx of global talent that has galvanised its artistic scene? In this panel discussion, curator and cultural historian Gus Casely-Hayford, journalist Dylan Jones, museum director Tim M…

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Radical Modernity: From Bloomsbury to Charleston, with Kim Jones and Darren Clarke 40:48

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In this episode, writer, academic and critic Frances Wilson is joined by Artistic Director of Dior Homme and Vice President of Charleston, Kim Jones, Dr Darren Clarke, Head of Collections, Research and Exhibitions at Charleston and Sotheby’s, and Jen Hardie, Director and Senior Specialist in Modern British & Irish Art at Sotheby’s in London, for a …

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Introducing: The Specialist 1:45

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Introducing The Specialist. Sotheby’s is the temporary custodian of some of the world’s most rare, remarkable and coveted art and objects. Our global specialists are connoisseurs and market experts in 40 countries and 70 collecting categories. In The Specialist, they will be your guides, exploring the significance and journey of an extraordinary wo…

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The Secrets to Smarter Marketing and Real Revenue Growth with Todd Ervin 33:45

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Data is the foundation of effective AI implementation in marketing. Lee Judge and Todd Ervin explore how clean, structured data enables AI to drive segmentation, buyer journey mapping, and campaign optimization. They also discuss the importance of building brand awareness, aligning marketing with revenue goals, and using AI to enhance research and …

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Shakespeare: A Man For All Time, with Tracy-Ann Oberman 37:00

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On today’s episode, we’re exploring the world of Shakespeare. Sam Leith, author, journalist and literary editor of The Spectator, will be joined by Emma Smith, Professor of Shakespeare Studies at Oxford, Tracy-Ann Oberman, who most recently starred as Shylock in her adaptation of The Merchant of Venice, and acclaimed actor Joseph Kloska. They will …

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Ayn Rand & Modern Libertarianism with Brian Doherty 1:01:48

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Join Atlas Society CEO Jennifer Grossman for the 257th episode of Objectively Speaking where she interviews Brian Doherty about his new book "Modern Libertarianism: A Brief History of Classical Liberalism in the United States," which provides a concise, thorough account of the intellectual roots of the American libertarian movement, with helpful su…

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Rethinking Attribution and Alignment in B2B with Mary Keough 29:37

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The episode explores the evolving role of marketing in B2B organizations, emphasizing the need for marketers to take ownership of strategy, customer understanding, and collaboration with sales. Lee Judge and guest Mary Keough discuss the importance of customer-centric content, the limitations of attribution in modern marketing, and how marketers ca…

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Why SEO Traffic Is Going Down and Revenue Is Going Up with Dale Bertrand 42:44

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The episode explores how AI is reshaping the landscape of SEO and digital marketing, urging marketers to shift from traditional keyword strategies to relevance and intent-based content creation. A. Lee Judge and Dale Bertrand discuss the importance of building content that resonates with human audiences while adapting to AI-driven search environmen…

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PayPal Mafia: The Founders Who Shaped Silicon Valley with Jimmy Soni 1:00:47

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Join Atlas Society CEO Jennifer Grossman for the 256th episode of Objectively Speaking, where she interviews award-winning author Jimmy Soni about his 2022 book "The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley." Jimmy Soni is the author of "The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon …

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How to Fight AI Doomers with Gill Verdon 59:19

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Join Atlas Society CEO Jennifer Grossman for the 255th episode of Objectively Speaking (formerly The Atlas Society Asks), where she interviews Extropic founder Guillaume Verdon. Guillaume Verdon, or Gill Verdon, is the founder of Extropic, a startup AI hardware company to meet the demanding power and computation requirements of generative AI. A phy…

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Selling Tarnished Conceptual Brands with Kelley and Salsman 1:02:27

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Join Atlas Society founder and Senior Scholar David Kelley, Ph.D., along with Senior Scholar and Professor of Political Economy at Duke, Richard Salsman, Ph.D., for a special webinar exploring how influential ideas often fail to persuade when their terms are misunderstood, emotionally charged, or used unequivocally. "Intellectual influencers often …

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Atlas Shrugged—Or Hugged? Celebrating Entrepreneur Heroes with John Tillman 58:55

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Join Atlas Society CEO Jennifer Grossman for the 253rd episode of Objectively Speaking (formerly The Atlas Society Asks), where she interviews the CEO of the American Culture Project, John Tillman, about his work with the American Culture Project and Illinois Policy Institute, along with the moral case for celebrating entrepreneurial heroes. John T…

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Why Marketing Fails Without Sales Alignment and a Revenue First Mindset with Jennifer Jurgens 29:08

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Jennifer Jurgens, CEO of 1BoldStep, shares how to reframe marketing as a core revenue function by focusing on measurable outcomes, fixing funnel bottlenecks, and driving customer retention. From aligning with sales to applying Lean principles across the revenue cycle, Jennifer explains what it really takes to prove marketing’s value and earn a perm…

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Should Good People Break Bad Laws? with Topher Field 1:01:55

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Join Atlas Society CEO Jennifer Grossman for the 252nd episode of The Atlas Society Asks, where she speaks with Topher Field, one of Australia’s leading and most recognized Libertarian political commentators and human rights activists, about his book "Good People Break Bad Laws: Civil Disobedience in the Modern Age." Best known for his work on the …

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How to Build a Scalable Content Engine That Boosts Visibility and Saves Budget 27:10

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In this special internal episode, A. Lee Judge and Marc Raco from Content Monsta unpack how companies can build content engines that deliver consistent visibility, authority, and demand—without burning out their teams. They reveal why framing matters when selling marketing initiatives internally, how to build a content engine from expert conversati…

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The War on Female Athletes with Jennifer Sey 1:00:17

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Join CEO Jennifer Grossman for the 251st episode of The Atlas Society Asks where she interviews author, filmmaker, business executive, and retired National Champion gymnast, Jennifer Sey. Listen as the duo explore Sey's journey from elite gymnastics to corporate leadership and outspoken activism, exposing abuse in gymnastics (Chalked Up, Athlete A)…

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Why Every Modern Marketer Needs to Master Prompting and Embrace AI for Growth with Pam Didner 31:47

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Pam Didner, B2B marketing expert and author of The Modern AI Marketer, joins A. Lee Judge to break down why prompting, automation, and AI-driven workflows are now critical for marketers. She shares practical frameworks for individuals, teams, and enterprises - and explains why focusing on workflows (not tools) is the key to staying competitive. If …

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Academic Freedom & Government Control with Hicks and Tracinski 58:31

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Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar Stephen Hicks and Senior Fellow Robert Tracinski Wednesday for a special webinar exploring academic freedom and how the government uses federal/state funding to exert control over higher education.By The Atlas Society

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Audacious Marketing to Stand Out in an AI World with Mark Schaefer 35:21

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Best-selling author Mark Schaefer shares how marketers can thrive in AI by leaning into what machines can’t replicate: creativity, community, and courage. Drawing from his latest book Audacious, Mark breaks down how to create standout content, build trust through word-of-mouth, and foster shared experiences that make your brand unforgettable. Grab …

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The Bud Light Boycott: R.I.P. D.E.I.? with Anson Frericks 54:52

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Join Atlas Society CEO Jennifer Grossman for the 249th episode of The Atlas Society Asks where she interviews former Anheuser-Busch executive Anson Frericks about his book Last Call for Bud Light: The Fall and Future of America's Favorite Beer, in which he tells the inside story of how Anheuser-Busch suddenly became enamored with stakeholder capita…