Best Michigan Engineering Podcasts (2025)

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Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (Ep. 28); Birthright vs. Trump's Pen / Roger Stone Sucks 31:44

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1d ago31:44

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Trump cha;;enges birthright citizenship. Also, I look at Dick Tracy villain cosplayer Roger Stone. Plus, I examine how even a "moderate" Republican like Jack Kemp was a piece of trash.

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🎙️CWT490: Biopower: How Modern Life Is Engineered 20:37

2d ago20:37

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Today’s episode: Biopower — How Modern Life Is Engineered. This isn’t just theory. It’s about how governments, corporations, and institutions regulate our lives — not just with laws or police, but by managing our health, education, sexuality, even our identities.

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🎙️CWT489: The Haunting Blues of Blind Willie Johnson 6:49

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Today, we explore the life and legacy of one of the most influential gospel blues musicians of all time — Blind Willie Johnson.

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🎙️CWT488: Killers in History: The Dark Legacy of Oppianicus 8:32

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People were just as bad back in ancient Rome.

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🎙️CWT487: Why We Assume the Worst About People 11:49

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Why do we so often assume the worst about people — even when we barely know them? (And I want to emphasize that, yes, sometimes assuming the worst about someone actually is valid, if you do know about them.) More broadly, there are reasons. Deep, wired-in reasons we assue the worst about people.

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🎙️CWT486: Peeing in Sync: What Chimps Teach Us About Collective Life(?) 14:44

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Today, we’re going to talk about… peeing. Not just any kind of peeing—contagious urination. Among chimpanzees. Yes, really.

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🎙️CWT485: More Than Words: Rethinking Historical Sources 12:29

3d ago12:29

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Can you write history without written sources? If your gut says "No," you're not alone — and you're also wrong.

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MSU Launches New Technology Engineering Degree Program in Response to Industry Demand 16:59

4d ago16:59

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The Michigan State University College of Engineering has launched its new Technology Engineering program. (TechE) [pronounced Tech – “E”] The TechE bachelor of science degree program was developed from the ground up with extensive input from industry. It blends mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering with computer science to prepare studen…

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Logging in the Northeast, Part 3: Penn's Woods 39:30

6d ago39:30

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In this episode I conclude the miniseries on Logging in the Northeast by visiting Pennsylvania and exploring it's lumber history. During the mid-1800s, Pennsylvania led the nation in white pine lumber production until it was eclipsed by Michigan. Pennsylvania's lumber industry was dominated by two major river systems, the Susquehanna River flowing …

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🎙️CWT484: A Cure for Wellness (2016) REVIEW 〰 15:01

6d ago15:01

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The good, the bad, and the ugly about "A Cure for Wellness."

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🎙️CWT483: Shirley Verrett: The Voice That Broke Barriers 6:17

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Today, we’re spotlighting one of the greatest voices in American opera history—a woman who defied expectations, shattered barriers, and redefined what it meant to take the stage. This is the story of Shirley Verrett.

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🎙️CWT482: 'Soul Rebels' Album Review – The Birth of the Wailers’ Revolutionary Sound 10:34

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Today, we’re talking about "Soul Rebels" — the 1970 album by The Wailers that marked a turning point not just for the band, but for reggae music as a whole.

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🎙️CWT481: 'Have a Seat at the Freedom Café' PT. 1 🗽🦅+💲+💣= 💀 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 4:56

9d ago4:56

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Uncle Sam is a regular customer at the "Freedom Café." What's he eating?

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Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (Ep. 27); Bill O’Reilly Loves Big Ugly Bill 33:03

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Bill O’Reilly took a break from being irrelevant to praise President Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA). I also discuss Roger Ailes' ailing legacy and Rudy Giuliani's biggest scandal (and no, it's not the hair dye thing).

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🎙️CWT480: Creepy Creatures and Myths: The Beast of Bladenboro 10:44

11d ago10:44

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North Carolina, winter of 1953. A small, quiet town wakes up to blood. Not a horror film. Not a myth. Just real people, real fear—and a predator no one could explain. This is The Beast of Bladenboro.

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🎙️CWT479: Electric Dreams S1E1 'The Hood Maker' 🧠🔍📺– Surveillance, Resistance + Telepathic Dystopia 13:49

11d ago13:49

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Electric Dreams S1E1 'The Hood Maker' review...where I get a little hostile toward sci-fi nerds.

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🎙️CWT478: Were The Stooges the First Punk Band? Let's Set the Record Straight 16:40

11d ago16:40

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Were The Stooges really the first punk-sounding band ever?

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How to Use AI and Data Better in Everyday Life with Jess Carter 32:06

10d ago32:06

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From writing better emails to helping her son learn the alphabet, Jess Carter is using AI in unexpected ways. In this Q&A episode, Jess shares how she’s integrating AI into both her professional and personal routines, with real examples that span leadership, data storytelling, parenting, and everyday problem-solving. She offers practical advice for…

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🎙️CWT477: 'A Challenge for Robin Hood' (1967) REVIEW 🏹💰🫴🥺 10:04

12d ago10:04

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Today, we’re pulling back the longbow and heading into the greenwood for a hidden gem from 1967: "A Challenge for Robin Hood."

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Logging in the Northeast, Part 2: The Adirondacks 45:27

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Part 2 of my "Logging in the Northeast" miniseries has me exploring the forest history of the Adirondack Mountains in New York state. New York's Adirondack Mountains is the largest state park in the United States, protecting 6,000 square miles of land. Created in 1892, it is larger than many National Parks. It is a unique public-private partnership…

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🎙️CWT476: What Makes a Monster? 🧛🦇⚰️ 19:10

14d ago19:10

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What makes a monster?

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🎙️CWT475: Eraserhead (1977) - Movie Monster of the Moment #1 14:33

15d ago14:33

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Movie Monster of the Moment: What if your worst fears wore a face? Not a monster under the bed—but something weirder. Something harder to name. Something crying in the dark. Today, we’re talking about Eraserhead — David Lynch’s 1977 debut feature. A film that doesn’t explain itself. It just sits with you. Crawls into your dreams. And leaves you ask…

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🎙️CWT474: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band 12:50

15d ago12:50

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Today: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band.

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Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (Ep. 26); Edward 'Big Balls' Coristine Exits DOGE 41:13

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Nineteen-year-old Edward Coristine, better known online as “Big Balls,” has resigned from the U.S. government’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as of June 25, 2025, according to White House and media sources. Also, DOGE's origin, and how Elon Musk's dad is a dirty dog.

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What to know when choosing a college 37:55

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“MSU helps students learn to pivot, persevere, and overcome challenges.” Michigan State University Executive Director of Admissions John Ambrose talks about the challenges and issues facing higher education admissions. MSU students Ryan Weingarden and Quiana Kelly join the conversation. They talk about why they chose MSU for college, the pressure p…

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🎙️CWT473: Elon Musk's 'Billionaire Salute' — FINAL VERDICT VERSION 17:01

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Elon Musk sucks. I did an episode on this now infamous moment recently, but I don't feel like I did the greatest job. So I want to make one final episode on what happened, sort of like a final verdict from yours truly.

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🎙️CWT472: 'OMG 2' Movie Review– Sex Ed, Censorship, and Sacred Questions 15:14

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Today, we’re talking about a film that didn't just push buttons — it pushed the conversation forward. OMG 2.

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Logging in the Northeast, Part 1: Maine-the Birth of an Industry 43:49

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Long before the lumber industry made it to the Great Lakes region, logging was an important industry along the Atlantic Coast and specifically in the Northeast of what became the United States. The first region to be impacted by this boom was Maine. Maine, at the time a part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and later the state of Massachusetts unti…

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🎙️CWT471: Pink Floyd's 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond' Overview 12:49

21d ago12:49

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Today, we're taking a look at one of Pink Floyd's most powerful and personal pieces: Shine On You Crazy Diamond.

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👻🎙️CWT470: The Emergency That Wasn't [A 'Wade's Spooky Fun-Time' Story👻] 6:07

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Welcome to 'Wade's Spooky Fun-Time,' where sometimes we turn everyday experiences into stories that creep into your thoughts long after the lights go out.

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Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (Ep. 25); Israel Hypocritically Condemns Iran 20:07

24d ago20:07

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Israel's hypocrisy on full display, yet again.

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CWT469: 🐎 'They’re Off' (1948) 🏇 — Review of a Disney Goofy Short 9:17

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Today, we’re saddling up for a lesser-known — but no less charming — ride through Goofy’s golden era.

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CWT468🎙️: Ice-T's 'Rhyme Pays' — The Birth of West Coast Gangsta Rap 10:21

24d ago10:21

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Today, we’re rewinding to 1987 — the year a West Coast rapper named Ice-T dropped Rhyme Pays and shook up the entire landscape of hip-hop. Not just an album, but a warning shot. This was gangsta rap before the genre even had a name.

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CWT467🎙️: Review of Netflix series 'I Am a Killer' S1E1 'Means to an End' 8:29

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Today: “Means to an End” — the premiere episode of Netflix series "I Am a Killer."

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CWT466🎙️: Elon Musk and 'The Billionaire Salute' 9:43

25d ago9:43

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Today, we're examining the surreal spectacle that was Donald Trump’s 2025 indoor inauguration — and what it means when the world’s richest men gather to throw a salute.

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Duolingo's Winning Data Strategy with Bilal Zia, Head of Data Science and Analytics 31:05

25d ago31:05

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Most people know Duolingo as the fun language app with the green owl, but behind the scenes, it’s a data science team using AI and analytics to transform how we learn. In this episode, Jess Carter sits down with Bilal Zia, head of data science and analytics at Duolingo, to discuss what it takes to lead with data within one of the world’s most popul…

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CWT465🎙️: Is New York the Next Detroit? 14:30

25d ago14:30

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New York City. Is it heading down the same path Detroit took decades ago? The answer isn’t simple—but it’s urgent.

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CWT464🎙️: Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails 16:55

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Trent Reznor: the architect of Nine Inch Nails, the noise prophet of our time, and a composer who went from the darkest corners of industrial rock to the biggest stages in Hollywood. CORRECTION: The impressive drum performance was actually by Ilan Rubin, and you can check out that performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl4E7lfE9EA&list=R…

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MSU IPPSR State of the State podcast focuses on expiring COVID funds for school districts 15:54

26d ago15:54

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State of the State is the monthly round up of policy and research for the state of Michigan from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR). Matt Grossmann and Arnold Weinfeld from IPPSR are joined by economist Charley Ballard to discuss the latest in politics and the economy. Bryan Beverly is director of th…

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The Civilian Conservation Corps, Part 2: Big Shoulders: The story of CCC Boy Michael Rataj. 1:00:51

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On this week's episode of North Country History with Rob Burg, I am joined by Bill Jamerson, an award winning documentary filmmaker turned author and performer, to discuss the life and experiences of CCC Boy Michael Rataj. Mike came from poverty in Detroit and came of age in the wilderness of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where the CCC changed his li…

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🎙️ CWT463: Why I Can’t Respect Trump — or His Followers 11:15

28d ago11:15

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Make no mistake, if you are completely opposed to Trump, you are potentially making enemies. Such is the nature of authoritarianism.

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🎙️ CWT462: Wanted: Workers — Why America Might Not Fill 'Reshored Jobs' 10:26

29d ago10:26

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You’ve heard it in headlines: "Factories coming back to the U.S." But here’s the kicker — where are the people to staff them?

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Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (Ep. 24); Trump Continues Attacking LA (+ Roy Cohn Bio, McCarthyism) 30:14

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Trump Continues Attacking LA (+ Roy Cohn Bio, McCarthyism)

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CWT461: How Fairy Tales Evolved — and Why the Brothers Grimm Dominated 13:13

1M ago13:13

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Today, we’re diving into something we all grew up with — but maybe haven’t fully understood: fairy tale

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CWT460🎙️: Adventure Time: Distant Lands S1E1 'BMO' REVIEW 12:37

1M ago12:37

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Today we’re exploring “BMO,” the first episode of Adventure Time: Distant Lands.

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CWT459🎙️: Stories That Shook the System: Journalism’s Power to Change the World 24:02

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Great journalism doesn’t just inform. It exposes, disrupts, and sometimes even rewrites history. It can topple presidents, end wars, and shake the foundations of global institutions. Today, we’re walking through the moments where journalism didn’t just report the story — it was the story.

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CWT458: 11 Reforms That Could Save America...At Least I Think 21:34

1M ago21:34

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Yes, I would try to end this anti-immigrant hysteria.

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The Civilian Conservation Corps, Part 1: The New Deal's Outdoors Restoration Program 1:06:24

1M ago1:06:24

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Conservation and Reforestation in the North Country was of great importance in the beginning of the Twentieth Century, several states had their own programs to bring back forests, and the United States Forest Service was created to replant forests across the country. These programs did some good, early work, but the most important impact was made i…

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🎙️ CWT457: The Pineapple Thief – Prog Music Emphasizing Emotion Over Exhibition 14:35

1M ago14:35

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You don’t have to shred a 14-minute solo to be considered progressive rock royalty.

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Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (Ep. 23); Steven Pinker amplifies racists, aided Epstein 34:54

1M ago34:54

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What do Steven Pinker, Alan Dershowitz, Jeffrey Epstein, and evangelist Jim Bakker have in common? Plenty of bad stuff, apparently. I explore their rotten connections to the far-right, from a relatively "far-left radical" (albeit normal enough) lens.