Each week host Nancy Wiegman talks to local, regional and national writers about their latest projects. Nancy's Bookshelf airs on NSPR Fridays at 10 a.m.
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Blue Dot, named after Carl Sagan's famous speech about our place in the universe, features interviews with guests from all over the regional, national and worldwide scientific communities. Host Dave Schlom leads discussions about the issues science is helping us address with experts who shed light on climate change, space exploration, astronomy, technology and much more. Dave asks us to remember: from deep space, we all live on a pale, blue dot.
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As long as there’s been language, there have been forbidden words. What gives these words their power? Why are they considered “bad”? Producer and Host, Matt Fidler, reaches out to experts, linguists, and historians to explore these words and their cultural significance. From diving into specific bad words to exploring what language has the “worst curses”, Matt weaves personal stories and interviews to help shed light on the power of very bad words. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
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Natural disasters are increasing across the nation. In the West, these disasters often come in the form of wildfire, and perhaps no state understands the true cost of wildfire like California. The Golden State has always had forest fires, but they're progressively becoming harder to control and more deadly. At the same time, the state's population has surpassed 40 million, pushing people further into wild spaces that have been adapted to fire. California Burning takes a critical look at how ...
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Explore how the latest technologies are shaping our world, from groundbreaking discoveries to transformative sustainability efforts. The NVIDIA AI Podcast shines a light on the stories and solutions behind the most innovative changes, helping to inspire and educate listeners. More information: https://ai-podcast.nvidia.com/
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AI in 2025: From Agents to Factories - Ep. 282
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29:39The year in AI began with agents and brought us creative superpowers, robots on farms and in operating rooms, and so much more. Look back on AI in 2025 through the voices of the people who created it in this recap episode. Listen to every episode: ai-podcast.nvidia.comBy NVIDIA
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Best of Blue Dot: California's landscapes: human and natural history with artist and author Obi Kaufmann
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51:37Artist and writer Obi Kaufmann joins host Dave Schlom to discuss his documentation of California's wild and scenic places.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Best of Nancy's Bookshelf: A John Bidwell biography
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53:00Chico State University history professor Michael Magliari clarifies possible misconceptions about Chico founding father John Bidwell.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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Best of Blue Dot: Bill Nelson: Congressman, astronaut and NASA Director
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51:37Bill Nelson joins host Dave Schlom for a special conversation about his life in public service at NASA. Nelson served representing the people of his home state of Florida for 30 years, first in the House of Representatives and then the Senate.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Award-winning authors tackle college courses in literature and writing
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53:00Two award-winning authors who teach college literature and writing courses.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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Blue Dot: Reimagining Ag: the California State University Chico Center for Regenerative Agriculture
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51:38Blue Dot goes down on the farm by visiting with folks from California State University, Chico's Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems (CRARS).By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Paradise authors overcome challenges
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53:00Local authors Jamie Johnston and Judy Blishen Soto each lost their homes in the Camp Fire that destroyed Paradise.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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How AI Data Platforms Are Shaping the Future of Enterprise Storage - Ep. 281
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35:18Bringing 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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Blue Dot: California's landscapes: human and natural history with artist and author Obi Kaufmann
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51:37Artist and writer Obi Kaufmann joins host Dave Schlom to discuss his documentation of California's wild and scenic places.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Nancy's Bookshelf: A trailblazer Judge's quest for recognition
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53:00Retired Judge Janet Kintner, who was appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown in 1976 as only the third female judge in San Diego's history, has recently authored a memoir. Titled A Judge’s Tale: A Trailblazer Fights for Her Place on the Bench, the book recounts her experiences.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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Mayor Matt Mahan on How AI Is Changing City Life in San Jose - Ep. 280
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46:38Mayor 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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AI for Robotics and Manufacturing | GTC Live Washington, D.C. Chapter 5
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26:16Coverage 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
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34:08Coverage 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
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34:02Coverage 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
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33:19Coverage 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
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32:37Coverage 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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Best of Blue Dot: Exploring California's Native Trees with Matt Ritter and Michael Kauffmann
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51:38Host Dave Schlom is joined by Backcountry Press Publisher Michael Kauffmann along with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo botany professor Matt Ritter. Both combined to author the superb new book, California Trees: A Field Guide to the Native Species.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Chico author C. David Ivy explores space and time in his sci-fi novel, "Beyond the Walls of Darkness," which incorporates blog content. Redding author Kimberly Macintosh's children's book, "How Lizzy Chose Her Mama," helps adopted children feel a sense of belonging.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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Learning Together: How Students and Educators are Harnessing AI for Success - Ep. 279
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37:44Dr. 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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Blue Dot: New MacArthur Fellow Kareem El-Badry from Caltech on black holes, binary and hypervelocity stars
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51:36Host Dave Schlom visits with brand new MacArthur Fellowship award winner Kareem El-Badry, an astrophysicist at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Thrills and chills with writing duo
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53:00Husband and wife co-authors Anthony and Christina Adams write under the name A. C. Adams to tell a story inspired by the real-life disappearance of Christina‘s professor father.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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Best of Blue Dot: Celebrating three years of astronomy with the James Webb Space Telescope
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51:38Blue Dot marks three years of operation of the magnificent James Webb Space Telescope. NASA Webb Project Manager Mike Davis joins host Dave Schlom for an overview of the telescope's operation and unique capabilities that have surpassed the expectations of the astronomical community.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Nancy's Bookshelf: North State Writers group members pen new books
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53:00Two Chico authors who are members of the North State Writers group have each created a series of three novels.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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What Open Source Teaches Us About Making AI Better - Ep. 278
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34:13Learn 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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Blue Dot: Understanding the earthquake and tsunami hazards of California's North Coast with Lori Dengler
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51:35Geology Professor Emeritus Lori Dengler joins host Dave Schlom from Cal Poly Humboldt for an in-depth look at the tectonic forces that have shaped California's North Coast.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Power in children's storytelling
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53:00Two authors delve into challenging topics for children to grasp.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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How Agentic AI Shortens Drug Development and Boosts Patient Outcomes - Ep. 277
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33:38Learn 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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Blue Dot: The anatomy of a disaster: inside the Titan submersible implosion
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51:35Gordon Telepun joins host Dave Schlom to discuss the Titan submersible implosion that killed five people, including Ocean Gate CEO and pilot Stockton Rush, in 2023.
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Four seasons in Antarctica
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53:00Chico-based author and artist Michelle Ott shares insights from her four seasons in Antarctica through her captivating words and illustrations.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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How CytoReason is Bridging the Data Insight Gap to Accelerate Healthcare Breakthroughs - Ep. 276
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35:12Shai 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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Blue Dot: SETI Institute: it's role in the Disney/Pixar animated film Elio and The Fermi Paradox
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51:37Host Dave Schlom is joined by two guests from the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California, for a fun and thought-provoking program. Simon Steel, Deputy Director of the Carl Sagan Center for Research, joins us for an inside look at the Institute's role as a science advisor for the Disney/Pixar film Elio.…
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