Best CVS Health Podcasts (2025)

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CVS Health: Building Healthcare’s Consumer Platform 27:53

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Josh Weiner left Meta to return to CVS Health with two painful realizations: consumers don't manage their health—they expect it, and the healthcare market fundamentally violates every principle of economics. In this conversation with a16z's Julie Yoo, the CVS Senior VP explains why 50% of Americans can't afford a healthcare emergency, how CVS is be…

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Rick Laferriere: Building Talent Pipelines at CVS Health 40:36

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Rick Laferriere, Lead Director of Workforce Initiatives at CVS Health, discusses his team's 25-year commitment to building what he calls "non-traditional talent pipelines" by partnering with workforce systems, educators, and community organizations to reach individuals who face barriers to employment. Drawing from his own journey starting as a CVSc…

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In the Grey Zone: Making the Three Lines of Defense Work in the Real World 30:11

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Send us a text In this insightful episode, Andreea Dobre, CIA, CRMA, and Head of Internal Audit at Greentube GmbH, takes us deep into the “grey zones” of the Three Lines of Defense model — where risk management, internal audit, and operational roles intersect. Through practical case-based examples and actionable tools, Andreea explores how organiza…

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Creating More, Not Less, With AI: GeekWire’s Todd Bishop 27:40

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AI isn’t taking jobs — it’s changing what jobs are.On today’s episode, GeekWire’s Todd Bishop joins host Sam Ransbotham to dive into how artificial intelligence is reshaping work, learning, and creativity — not by replacing humans but by amplifying what we can do. From classrooms where students use AI on exams to newsrooms rethinking how news stori…

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The Future of Healthcare Payments: CMS Chief of Staff Stephanie Carlton 26:53

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A labor and delivery nurse who ran Senate healthcare policy now manages $1.7 trillion in federal health spending—and she runs her team like a startup. Steph Carlton, Chief of Staff and Deputy Administrator at CMS, reveals the OKRs driving Medicare and Medicaid, why they're killing social determinants funding while building consumer health apps at s…

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Movember Special: A Conversation That Could Change, or Save a Life 58:49

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Send us a text Hosted by Andy Blackburn (GameOn) | Featuring Lee McFarland & Jeremy Coleman In this powerful Movember special edition, Zoltan hands over the mic to Andy Blackburn of GameOn for a raw, honest, and deeply personal conversation with Lee McFarland and Jeremy Coleman. This isn’t your usual industry chat. It’s a brave dive into the real s…

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Addressing today's retail challenges 13:13

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Musab Balbale, SVP, Chief Merchant, discusses how CVS Pharmacy is meeting evolving consumer needs and adapting to economic uncertainty. • CVS Pharmacy is finding new ways to excel in the three tenets of retail: providing great value, selection and service. • Our team takes a strategic, customer-first approach to selecting every product we carry. We…

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How AI Data Platforms Are Shaping the Future of Enterprise Storage - Ep. 281 35:18

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Bringing GPUs to your data is a game changer for the modern enterprise. Jacob Liberman, Director of Enterprise Product Management at NVIDIA, details the AI Data Platform, a GPU-accelerated storage platform built for AI. Browse the entire AI Podcast catalog: ⁠ai-podcast.nvidia.comBy NVIDIA

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Dan Gonzalez: Scaling a Reimagined Approach to Internships 29:16

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Dan Gonzalez, Co-founder and CEO of District C, discusses how his nonprofit is democratizing access to authentic workplace learning through Teamship, a reimagined internship model where teams of high school students solve real business problems. Drawing from his background as a physics teacher and education entrepreneur, Gonzalez explains how Distr…

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How to Build This Generation's Big Pharma Company 41:04

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Drug discovery has doubled the flow of candidates, but approvals remain roughly flat. The constraint is development, not discovery. In this episode, a16z General Partner, Jorge Conde talks with Formation Bio cofounder and CEO Ben Liu about building a modern pharma company around clinical execution. They discuss Formation Bio’s hub-and-spoke model f…

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Mayor Matt Mahan on How AI Is Changing City Life in San Jose - Ep. 280 46:38

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Mayor Matt Mahan and NVIDIA’s Jumbi Edulbehram reveal how AI is making San Jose smarter—optimizing transit, translating meetings in real time, upskilling city staff, and powering pioneering civic programs. Learn how AI is helping streamline services and create a more responsive city for everyone. Browse the entire AI Podcast catalog: ai-podcast.nvi…

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From Rabbit Holes to Recommendations: Reddit’s Vishal Gupta 25:09

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Vishal Gupta, engineering manager, machine learning at Reddit, joins the podcast to explain how the social media community platform uses artificial intelligence to improve user experience and ad relevance. Much of the advertising work relies on increasingly sophisticated recommender systems that have evolved from simple collaborative filtering to d…

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AI for Robotics and Manufacturing | GTC Live Washington, D.C. Chapter 5 26:16

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Coverage from keynote pregame show, GTC Live Washington D.C. Chapter 5: AI for Robotics and Manufacturing The boundary between digital intelligence and physical action is disappearing. Industry pioneers show how robotics and automation are turning insight into production. Catch up with GTC DC on-demand: ⁠https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/⁠…

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AI for Science | GTC Live Washington, D.C. Chapter 4 34:08

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Coverage from keynote pregame show, GTC Live Washington D.C. Chapter 4: AI for Science In laboratories and research centers, AI is becoming a core instrument of discovery. Scientists and technologists explore how computation is accelerating progress across fields. Catch up with GTC DC on-demand: ⁠https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/⁠…

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AI Infrastructure Ecosystem | GTC Live Washington, D.C. Chapter 3 34:02

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Coverage from keynote pregame show, GTC Live Washington D.C. Chapter 3: AI Infrastructure Ecosystem Behind every breakthrough is an unseen network of data centers, power systems, and partners. Leaders across energy and infrastructure discuss how they’re building the backbone of the AI economy. Catch up with GTC DC on-demand: ⁠https://www.nvidia.com…

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Agentic AI for Every Industry | GTC Live Washington, D.C. Chapter 2 33:19

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Coverage from keynote pregame show, GTC Live Washington D.C. Chapter 2: Agentic AI for Every Industry Intelligent systems are beginning to plan, reason, and act, reshaping how industries work. Builders share how these capabilities are moving from research into real-world impact. Catch up with GTC DC on-demand: ⁠https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-deman…

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State of AI Innovation | GTC Live Washington, D.C. Chapter 1 32:37

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Coverage from keynote pregame show, GTC Live Washington D.C. Chapter 1: State of AI Innovation A look at how new ideas, models, and open collaboration are shaping the direction of AI. Investors and founders trace where the next wave of durable innovation is coming from. Catch up with GTC DC on-demand: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/…

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Dyno Therapeutics: Empowering Patients with Genetic Agency 47:28

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For the first time in human history, we can diagnose thousands of genetic diseases—often for under $1,000—but we still can't treat most of them. The problem isn't understanding what's broken; it's delivering the fix to the right cells. Eric Kelsic, CEO of Dyno Therapeutics, joins a16z's Jorge Conde to explain how AI-designed protein shells are solv…

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Learning Together: How Students and Educators are Harnessing AI for Success - Ep. 279 37:44

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Dr. Seher Awan, president of Mission College, shares her inspiring journey from first-generation college student to higher education leader in the heart of Silicon Valley. Discover how Mission College is embracing AI to break barriers, close equity gaps, and empower underrepresented communities through accessible education and innovative student su…

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Episode 054: A Guide To Gender-Affirming Menopause Support 43:04

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Start with the lived experience, not the label. We sit down with gender-affirming menopause educator and advocate Lasara Firefox Allen to reframe menopause as a human transition that deserves respect, nuance, and choices. From the first hot flash to postmenopausal clarity, we map the terrain for trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse people who are t…

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Becoming America's most trusted health care company 15:34

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Hear from David Joyner, President and CEO, and Heidi Capozzi, EVP and Chief People Officer, on how we all play a part in bringing our new ambition, purpose and values to life. • Our ambition is to be America's most trusted health care company. "Every single interaction creates that one opportunity to build trust across the enterprise," David says. …

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iGaming Trends report – Why the SOFTSWISS Report Matters for the Future of iGaming? 27:28

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into the iGaming Trends Report by SOFTSWISS — one of the industry's most downloaded and talked-about data-driven resources. With over 13,000 downloads and 100+ pages of insights, the 2025 edition has become a benchmark for professionals navigating the ever-evolving world of iGaming. Our guest, Nikita Kei…

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Personalization and Innovation in a Regulated Industry: Experian’s Kathleen Peters 31:40

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Kathleen Peters brings a background with digital communications companies and tech startups to her role as Experian’s chief innovation officer. On this episode, Kathleen shares a bit about Experian’s Innovation Lab, outlining some of its projects and explaining how the recent democratization of generative AI tools has made even more innovative thin…

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Episode 053: The Truth About Menopause: Menopause At Work: Why it Matters 54:56

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Menopause doesn’t clock out when we clock in—and ignoring that truth is costing organizations billions while pushing experienced talent to the margins. We sit down with Rachel Hughes of Alloy Women’s Health to unpack how symptoms like brain fog, sleep disruption, and hot flashes intersect with deadlines, shifts, and team dynamics. Through relatable…

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What Open Source Teaches Us About Making AI Better - Ep. 278 34:13

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Learn how NVIDIA's Nemotron family of open source models is redefining accelerated computing. NVIDIA’s Bryan Catanzaro and Jonathan Cohen discuss the breakthroughs in efficiency, openness, and collaboration — sharing how Nemotron empowers developers and enterprises to innovate, customize, and trust AI for every industry. Browse the full AI Podcast …

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Episode 052: The Truth About Menopause: Lifestyle, Longevity, and the Future of Menopause Support 49:28

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Menopause doesn’t have to mean white‑knuckling through sleepless nights, brain fog, and a maze of appointments. We sit down with Dr. Taylor Hahn, a board‑certified OBGYN and certified menopause practitioner, to map a clearer path: ask better questions, build a care team that truly engages, and use lifestyle medicine as a force multiplier for relief…

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Van Ton-Quinlivan: Scaling Allied Health Workforce Solutions 27:57

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Van Ton-Quinlivan, CEO of Futuro Health, discusses her approach to addressing the shortage of critical allied health workers — the 65% of the healthcare workforce including medical assistants, phlebotomists, and technicians. Drawing from her experience leading California's Community College system and founding Futuro Health in 2020, Ton-Quinlivan e…

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The White Label Advantage - Growth Strategies in Regulated iGaming with Dan Shannon 28:54

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Send us a text In this episode of HIPTHER Talks, we sit down with Dan Shannon, a seasoned iGaming expert with over 14 years in the industry, to explore the evolving dynamics of white-label gaming, player behavior, and sustainable growth in regulated markets. From starting out in affiliate marketing to leading operator-side strategy, Dan shares how …

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How Agentic AI Shortens Drug Development and Boosts Patient Outcomes - Ep. 277 33:38

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Learn how agentic AI is transforming pharma. IQVIA’s Raja Shankar and Avinob Roy share how intelligent automation accelerates clinical trials, improves commercial strategy, and powers better patient care — turning healthcare data into outcomes at scale. Listen to the full archive: ai-podcast.nvidia.com…

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Never Fight a Megatrend: Cisco’s Jeetu Patel 32:57

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Cisco is well known for its data, networking, security, and collaboration products. On today’s episode, Cisco’s president and chief product officer, Jeetu Patel, joins Sam for a discussion about artificial intelligence, a “megatrend” Jeetu sees as perhaps more significant than the development of the internet or the automobile because of its ability…

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Episode 051: The Truth About Menopause: Black Women and Menopause 46:20

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Menopause isn’t experienced equally—and the differences are too big to ignore. We sit down with Dr. Kudzai Dombo, OB-GYN and Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Alloy Health, to explore why Black women often face earlier menopause, longer and more severe symptoms, and far less access to effective treatment. Drawing on the SWAN study’s decades of d…

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How CytoReason is Bridging the Data Insight Gap to Accelerate Healthcare Breakthroughs - Ep. 276 35:12

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Shai Shen-Orr, co-founder and chief scientist at CytoReason and professor at the Technion, talks about the next frontier in healthcare: disease modeling. Shai shares how CytoReason bridges the gap between exploding biological data and actionable insight, powering smarter, faster drug development for leading pharma and biotech companies. Learn more:…

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Audrey Patenaude: Navigating Early Career Hiring in the AI Era 28:44

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Audrey Patenaude, CEO of RippleMatch, discusses the rapidly evolving landscape of early career recruiting in the age of AI and how the RippleMatch recruitment automation platform is transforming the hiring process for both employers and emerging talent. Drawing from her background scaling AI companies, Patenaude explores the challenging reality doc…

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From Zero to #1 - How SOFTSWISS Built the World’s Largest Game Aggregator and Changed iGaming Forever 44:07

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Episode 50: The Truth About Menopause: A Menopause Awareness Month Series with Alloy Health 54:13

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Menopause shouldn’t feel like a mystery you have to solve alone. We sit down with Dr. Corinne Menn—board‑certified OB‑GYN, certified menopause practitioner, and cancer survivor—to clear the fog around estrogen, perimenopause, and modern, evidence‑based care. From the infamous Women’s Health Initiative to today’s safer formulations and smarter timin…

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Episode 049: From Burnout to Resilience: Stress, Self-Belief, and Thriving in Midlife 42:56

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What if stress isn’t the villain but the spark—and the real unlock is how extraordinary you decide to feel? We sit down with stress resiliency coach and former Microsoft leader Dat Tran to explore a fresh, human approach to burnout, anxiety, and midlife pressure. Dat shares how a car accident and cascading changes forced him to rebuild from the ins…

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Unlocking MVP Status: How Brands Deliver More Value for the Price 16:11

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On this episode of "That Makes Cents" we dive into the strategies and capabilities that set MVP (More Value for the Price) brands apart in today's competitive consumer landscape. Our host, Bobby Stephens is joined by Mike Daher, Deloitte's US consumer industry leader, and Ed Johnson, principal in Deloitte's US consumer industry practice, to explore…

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From “Nice to Have” to “Must Have” Why Jackpots are the core engine of engagement and retention in iGaming 56:31

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Send us a text The iGaming industry is evolving fast. Acquisition alone no longer guarantees growth, and operators are under pressure to keep players engaged and loyal. Jackpots have moved from being a flashy add-on to becoming one of the most important engagement and retention tools in the market. In this episode, we talk with Amir Kiabi, Head of …

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Protection, Provenance, and Prompts: YouTube’s Angela Nakalembe 27:46

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A chemical engineer by training, Angela Nakalembe worked in the sciences and management consulting before landing at YouTube as the company’s engineering program manager for trust and safety. At YouTube, Angela explains, AI has become a first line of defense against harmful content. The technology not only accelerates content moderation tasks but m…

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Value-Based Oncology at Scale: Inside Thyme Care 41:16

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Cancer care in the U.S. costs over $250 billion each year, and nearly 2 million Americans receive a new diagnosis annually, yet too often the journey begins with silence: no call, no plan, no guide. In this episode, a16z’s Vineeta Agarwala and Jay Rughani talk with Thyme Care leaders Robin Shah (cofounder and CEO), Bobby Green, MD (president and CM…

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Episode 048: How CVS Health Turned Menopause Taboo Into a Business Advantage 46:14

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Menopause doesn’t pause at the office door. It shows up in sleep loss, hot flashes, brain fog, anxiety—and too often, in silence. We wanted to break that pattern. So we sat down with Dr. Joanne Armstrong, VP and Chief Medical Officer for Women’s Health and Genomics, and benefits leader Carmilla Tan to unpack how CVS Health scaled a menopause suppor…

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'The highest value care you can give' 13:27

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Dr. Ben Kornitzer, SVP, Chief Medical Officer, Aetna, on why preventive care makes such a big difference for the people we serve — and how we support it through our business. • Dr. Kornitzer emphasizes that a large percentage of chronic illnesses can be prevented through regular screenings and annual wellness exams with a primary care physician. • …

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AI Everywhere: How San José State University Empowers Students and Educators - Ep. 275 42:21

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President Cynthia Teniente-Matson discusses how San José State University is equipping both students and faculty to confidently embrace AI and prepare for tomorrow’s workforce. Learn more about SJSU’s hands-on AI integration in courses, AI-driven teaching tools, faculty development programs, innovative collaborations, and real-world projects—all bu…

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Isaac Agbeshie-Noye: Bridging the Skills-First Gap 32:17

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Isaac Agbeshie-Noye, Program Director for Widening Pathways to Work at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Foundation, addresses the critical gap between employers' intent to adopt skills-first hiring practices and actual implementation. Drawing from his background in higher education and workforce development, Agbeshie-Noye discusses …

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Bringing Robots to Life with AI: The Three Computer Revolution - Ep. 274 52:17

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Yashraj Narang, head of NVIDIA's Seattle Robotics Lab, reveals how the three computer solution—DGX for training, Omniverse and Cosmos for simulation, and Jetson AGX for real-time inference—is transforming modern robotics. From sim-to-real breakthroughs to humanoid intelligence, discover how NVIDIA's full-stack approach is making robots more adaptiv…

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Alex Pratt: Building an Industry on Trust, Vision, and Community 1:08:58

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Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Alex Pratt, Managing Director of Clarion Gaming — the powerhouse behind industry-defining events like ICE, iGB Affiliate, and iGB Live. Our conversation goes beyond the headlines and press releases. We rewind to 2008, to a Budapest affiliate conference where our paths first crossed — a pivotal moment …

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Challenging the Average With Open-Source AI: Hugging Face’s Thomas Wolf 34:24

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Thomas Wolf is the cofounder and chief science officer of open-source AI platform Hugging Face, which provides access to thousands of pretrained AI models that can be downloaded and run locally. With over 10 million users, getting started on the site can be a daunting task. Thomas explains how the company aims to improve its accessibility through d…

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Episode 047: The Truth About Hormones: How Your Body Really Works 39:03

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What happens when you outlive your ovaries? Dr. Kelly Casperson, board-certified urologist and award-winning author, joins us to unpack the truth about menopause and hormones in her characteristically honest, evidence-based approach. Kelly challenges the outdated narrative that hormones are dangerous, walking us through why the 2002 Women's Health …

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From AlphaFold to MMseqs2-GPU: How AI is Accelerating Protein Science - Ep. 273 34:37

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Listen as two leading researchers at the cutting edge of computational biology explore breakthrough GPU accelerations that are changing how we understand life's molecular machinery. Chris Dallago, Research Lead at NVIDIA and Visiting Professor at Duke University, and Martin Steinegger, Associate Professor at Seoul National University and co-author …

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Joe E. Ross: Pioneering the Apprenticeship Degree Model 36:22

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Joe E. Ross, President, CEO and co-founder of Reach University and the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree, discusses Reach University's "apprenticeship degree" model that turns jobs into degrees rather than the traditional approach of obtaining a job post-graduation. The conversation explores Reach's approach to addressing the "hiding in…