Best Lisa Wang Podcasts (2025)

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The Ancient Flows — On Qigong with Lisa Li, Yoga with Melissa Jeng, and Reiki with Margaret Wang 1:11:17

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For thousands of years, humans have sought healing from within — through breath, movement, and energy. Practices like Qigong, yoga, and, more contemporarily, Reiki have emerged from traditions as powerful ways to restore balance, vitality, and inner peace. Qigong uses slow, intentional movement and breath to cultivate life force energy, while yoga …

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KUOW Newscast: November 1 at 6:01pm 2:59

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KUOW Newscast: November 1 at 5:01pm 3:01

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KUOW Newscast: November 1 at 4:01pm 3:00

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KUOW Newscast: November 1 at 3:01pm 3:00

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KUOW Newscast: November 1 at 2:01pm 3:01

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Week in Review: Amazon, Bill Gates, and Waymo 53:09

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Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle City Council District 3 representative Joy Hollingsworth, former Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna, And Political and public affairs consultant and co-host of the podcasts at Seattle Nice and Blue City Blues Sandeep Kaushik. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How Hudson River Trading Actually Uses AI 55:16

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Unfortunately, it doesn't seem as though you can get great stock picks just by going to ChatGPT and asking it to recommend some investments. And yet financial firms of all sorts — including trading firms — say they're increasingly using AI. But are the tools actually being deployed? And how do these tools differ from traditional machine learning or…

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Dr. Joel Warsh on Vaccine Research, Public Trust, and What's Not Taught in Medical School 1:00:28

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Delanie Fischer chats with board-certified pediatrician Dr. Joel Warsh about vaccines and why it’s crucial to navigate this divisive topic with clarity. They explore vaccine research gaps, misinformation, and what’s taught in medical school, as well as how vaccines are tested, the influence of pharmaceutical companies on healthcare and media, and s…

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The Movement That Wants Us to Care About AI Model Welfare 50:20

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You hear a lot about AI safety, and this idea that sufficiently advanced AI could pose some kind of threat to humans. So people are always talking about and researching "alignment" to ensure that new AI models comport with human needs and values. But what about humans' collective treatment of AI? A small but growing number of researchers talk about…

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Wake up and smell the $12 coffee 17:02

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Seattle is a haven for coffee fans. And the price of that fandom just got a whole lot more expensive. Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh speaks with Seattle Times Business reporter Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton to find out why jitter juice prices are skyrocketing. But don’t fret, they also share some good-cheap coffee spots and tips for navigating the hi…

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10 Self-Helpless Podcast Updates & Announcements 25:49

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Delanie Fischer is sharing some updates and announcements about the podcast including why you can no longer find Self-Helpless on social media, how you can count on the podcast for your commutes, tasks, and bedtime existential crisis even more regularly, and some exciting new features and opportunities. Everything discussed in this episode can be f…

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Alina Eisenhauer with Cottage Baking Success Academy 59:58

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Alina Eisenhauer lives in Worcester, MA and helps coach cottage food entrepreneurs with her business, Cottage Baking Success Academy. Alina started her first baking business way back in 2003 when she was 6 months pregnant. A couple of years later, she expanded into her first storefront, and then kept expanding the idea until she had a full-blown re…

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Why It's Still So Expensive to Build Homes in America 46:11

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Everyone has an opinion on why housing is so expensive in America -- and to be fair, there are probably a lot of reasons for it. But one simple factor is that homes are expensive to build. Unlike many other physical objects, they haven't gotten cheaper over time. So why is this? And why haven't we found a way to bring down the cost curve by buildin…

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The Hidden Supply Chain Making Every Menu Feel Familiar 40:21

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If you go out to eat at a restaurant, whether it's a fast food chain or a Michelin-starred bistro, there's a good chance the ingredients on your plate came from the same source. Sysco is the dominant foodservice distributor in the US, using its massive logistics network to quietly supply the food that goes into meals in thousands of restaurants acr…

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Reinventing Midlife: Career, Identity, and Aging Your Way with Sherri Dindal 1:03:08

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Delanie Fischer chats with Gen X viral content creator and entrepreneur Sherri Dindal about midlife transformation — diving into the fluidity of identity, purpose, and the realities of reinvention. Sherri opens up about her bold career pivot in her 40s, leaving behind a 26-year career as a corporate investigator to pursue entrepreneurship, and how …

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Week in Review: mayoral election, National Guard, and the state budget 52:08

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Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter, lead singer of The Long Winters, and co-host of the Omnibus and Roderick on the Line podcasts John Roderick, and founder of Earth Finance, and former member of the Washington state House and Senate Reuven Carlyle. See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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Daniel Yergin on What Happened to the Energy Transition 44:26

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A few years ago, governments and corporations were brimming with optimism about the prospect of getting to net-zero in the efforts against climate change. Today, you hear a lot less about that. And while there's renewables getting added to the mix all the time, one energy source that's really booming is natural gas. And coal is booming too. So what…

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Jennifer James, USA 16:20

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Jennifer James is the founder of Social Good Moms, a news site about pressing global issues for women and girls. She has written over 70 articles for the Gates Foundation and has written for women's and girls' issues for ELLE and Cosmo South Africa, and Huffington Post's Impact. She has been named a Fast Company Most Generous Social Media Maven and…

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Why The World Started Hedging Its US Dollar Exposure 46:01

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Some economists expected that the dollar would strengthen when the tariffs were imposed. Instead, the opposite happened. The dollar fell sharply and it's been a poor performer all year. Concurrently, it's been a great year for a lot of dollar-denominated assets, like stocks. Even US Treasuries have rallied this year. So what's going on? On this epi…

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My sixth sense for cheap eats 19:18

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If it seems like the best bites around town are gourmet twists on fast food classics, well, you’re onto something. Seattle Times writers Tan Vinh and David Gutman share their latest food finds from around Seattle– including what Gutman calls the best cheap breakfast sandwich in the city. Tan shares his pick for the best nachos in the entire Pacific…

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Visa Tips, Travel Hacks, and Moving Abroad with Kelsey Megan 36:51

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Delanie Fischer chats with Kelsey Perry about her experience living and working abroad in New Zealand through a Working Holiday Visa. Kelsey shares practical travel tips, different visa options, and advice for finding accommodations and seasonal work. She also breaks down what to consider when preparing (and packing) for a big international move. W…

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Olli Rehn on the Big Competitiveness Challenge Facing Europe 41:33

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The 2010s saw economic weakness across Europe's periphery. Countries like Greece, Spain, Italy, and so forth were the sites of so much stress. In the 2020s, however, it's reversed. The periphery is holding up well, but the industrial core is facing stress. Germany, in particular, the old powerhouse of the continent, has been slammed by the surge in…

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Needle Little Help from Dr. Lauren Kuei (Nava Wellness) — On Acupuncture, Qi, and Yin & Yang Meridians 51:30

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For centuries, acupuncture has been a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine, offering a powerful lens into the body’s natural healing intelligence using the precise placement of ultra-fine needles. Rooted in the concept of meridians—an intricate network of energy pathways—this ancient practice seeks to restore balance and harmony, thereby pro…

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How Quickly Does Their Problem Become Yours? Ditch Auto-Accommodating and Stay in Your Lane with Terri Cole 46:00

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Delanie Fischer chats with licensed psychotherapist Terri Cole about high-functioning codependency (HFC) and how to set healthy boundaries to prevent burn out, resentment, and feeling underappreciated. They explore signs like auto advice-giving, auto-accommodating, and keeping the peace at all costs, and uncover why many try to control others unkno…

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Raghuram Rajan on Surging Gold and Growing Risks to Financial Stability 40:34

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Gold has been surging. Risky assets (with a few minor hiccups) have also been surging. And yet, central bankers (most notably the Fed) are in rate cutting mode. Why is this? And what kind of risks are being conjured up? On this episode of the podcast, we speak with Raghuram Rajan, a professor at the Booth School of Business at the University of Chi…

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Introducing: The Mishal Husain Show 2:20

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Make sense of the world with one essential conversation, every week. Mishal Husain, one of Britain's best interviewers, brings her signature blend of curiosity and tenacity to weekly conversations with world leaders, business titans, and cultural icons, revealing who they really are and how they see the world changing around them. Follow the podcas…

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Week in Review: Trump, local politics and economy, and Dear John letters 51:30

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Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with contributing editor at the Urbanist Ryan Packer, writer and journalist Lauryn Bray, and Washington Policy Center Vice President for Research Todd Myers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By KUOW News and Information

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Stop Asking Yourself the Wrong Questions: How to Unlock Deeper Fulfillment with Elliott Connie 48:02

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Delanie Fischer chats with Elliott Connie, Psychotherapist and renowned leader in the field of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, about shifting the questions we ask ourselves in order to transform our lives. They discuss the difference between comfort and happiness, how to go deeper in times of indecision and struggle, and simple practices and ritual…

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A Trip to Alaska With San Fran Fed President Mary Daly 34:09

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Earlier this year, we traveled along with San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly on a trip to Alaska. You may remember the episodes we did with Mary at the time, as well as business and other leaders in the state. But we also had the chance to sit in with Mary while she talked with her contacts on the ground. On this special episode, you'll hear som…

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Why the Trump Administration is Now Taking Equity Stakes in American Companies 46:44

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It's nothing new for the US government to use public money to support private American companies. The Biden administration, via CHIPS and the Inflation Reduction Act, was aggressive about using loans and grants to accelerate US industry. But the Trump administration has been engaged in something more novel: taking direct stakes in US companies like…

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Confessions of a Seattle food critic 22:29

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Tan Vinh has been a food journalist and restaurant critic for 12 years. Some parts of the job are glamorous (Eating for work! Meals on the company card!) But...there are loads of ups and downs that don’t make it onto the front page. Today, Tan answers questions from listeners about being a food critic — from how he picks restaurants to review, to d…

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Why Argentina Needs Bailout After Bailout After Bailout 39:39

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Argentina is getting bailed out again, with $40 billion of help from the Trump administration. Of course, this is a recurring phenomenon for Argentina, and this time it's happening under the free market-oriented Javier Milei, who has slashed spending to bring down inflation. So why is it in trouble again? And why is this such a recurring feature of…

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How Confidence, Culture & Self-Worth Shape Success with Big Asian Energy’s John Wang 54:55

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Delanie Fischer chats with John Wang, author of Big Asian Energy, about confidence, culture, and the power of conversation. They unpack how cultural conditioning, fear, and the desire to be "good enough” shape identity and self-worth. John shares the lessons he learned from his year-long experiment in radical honesty—during which he came clean to f…

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Lisa He with My Custom Bakes 59:58

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This is Part 2 of Lisa He’s interview. You can listen to Part 1 on Episode 151. Lisa He lives in Orlando, FL and now runs multiple businesses, including Borderlands Bakery where she sells custom-decorated cookies and cookie decorating supplies. She also has an online course business called Baking with Borderlands, and a software business for cottag…

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A Root Awakening with Nina Cheng (The Eastern Philosophy) — On Traditional Chinese Medicine, Herbs, and Congee 53:56

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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is often called the world’s oldest and longest continuously practiced medical system, with roots reaching back nearly 5,000 years. Born from the philosophies of Qi, yin and yang, and the Five Elements, it blends ancient wisdom with healing practices like acupuncture, herbal medicine, and qigong. For millennia, TCM…

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A New Genesis with Christian Franz — The Fourth Season 8:20

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The fourth installment of the Friends of Franz Podcast now journeys from ancient and Eastern healing traditions to cutting-edge conversations surrounding modern science and medicine, featuring expert clinicians, practitioners, and scientists from both domains and schools of thought. Thank you to Season 4's Asian-founded brand partners: Reprise, Uka…

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Breakup Recovery, Toxic Behavior, and Relationship Lessons with Em Schulz & Delanie Fischer 1:33:41

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Delanie Fischer chats with Em Schulz, co-host of And That’s Why We Drink and one of Delanie’s best buds, to discuss past heartbreak, healing from breakups, and what they wish they would’ve known - like how to avoid tolerating, and dishing out, toxic behavior. Having been with their current partners for nearly a decade, they share their perspective …

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Andrew Ross Sorkin on the Stock Market Crash That Shattered America 40:16

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Almost everyone is talking about us possibly being in a bubble. Regardless of how AI investment ultimately pan out, there is an incredible amount of retail speculative mania in the air. So, how does this environment compare to past periods of exuberance? On this episode, we speak with Andrew Ross Sorkin, the editor of Dealbook, the co-host of CNBC'…

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Week in Review: National Guard, Washington state Capitol, and empty hotel rooms 51:53

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Guest Host Cat Smith discusses the week’s news with Seattle Times Claudia Rowe, columnist Bill Bryant, and Economic Opportunity Institute’s Rian Watt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By KUOW News and Information