Best Peter Abbott Podcasts (2025)

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AI given a London boost as fintechs raise enormous sums 11:59

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London’s tech scene is awash with fresh investment as AI startups and fintech innovators pull in major funding rounds. We break down what this wave of cash means for the future of jobs and housing, amid London’s booming AI ecosystem. Plus, AI data scraping battles are intensifying. With lawsuits flying, we speak to Fastly co-founder Simon Wistow ab…

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REPLAY: Ryan Holiday - What we can learn from Marcus Aurelius | Brave New World 16:19

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On this replay preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev is joined by bestselling author and modern Stoic thinker Ryan Holiday to unpack today’s media landscape, the rise of echo chambers, and what Stoic leadership looks like in a noisy world. Listen to the full conversation on the Brave New World podcast here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…

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Magnetic micro robots: revolutionising treatment for stroke and brain tumour patients 10:34

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Several major online platforms have been taken offline following a Cloudflare outage. Spotify, X, Facebook and Canva were all hit when the network broke down in what the company called an “internal service degradation”. A magnetic micro robot that can travel through tiny blood vessels to deliver medication right where it’s needed has been developed…

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Are AI chatbots giving harmful mental health advice? 12:42

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A mental health charity is warning that vulnerable people are being exposed to potentially dangerous advice when they turn to AI for support.Mental Health UK say without safeguards to ensure AI chatbots rely on trusted sources, users could be exposed to serious risks. Plus, businesses are pouring billions into artificial intelligence, but new data …

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Remote Touch: Scientists discover humans have ‘seventh sense’ 6:57

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Scientists have found evidence that humans may have a previously unknown “remote touch” ability - sensing objects beneath surfaces or buried in sand without direct contact. We're joined by Dr Elisabetta Versace, the study’s lead author and Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Queen Mary University of London, who explains how humans can sense objects wi…

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God Calling with guests David and Debbie Cowden 24:55

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Paul Orlousky's guests are David and Debbie Cowden. The Cowden's have ministry called Tired Catholic Parents (https://tiredcatholicparents.com/). Debbie is a program Host and Senior Manager of Social Media at EWTN.By St. Peter The Rock Media

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REPLAY: Dr. John Krystal - Why ketamine can solve a mental health epidemic | Brave New World 17:22

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On this replay preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Dr John Krystal — Professor of Neuroscience at the Yale School of Medicine — to explore how ketamine could transform the treatment of mental health disorders. They discuss what ketamine is, how it works, and why it’s being hailed as a breakthrough in tackling the global mental h…

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REPLAY: Dr. Peter Attia - Medicine 3.0 | Brave New World 13:53

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On this replay preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev is in conversation with Dr Peter Attia — a leading physician, longevity expert, and bestselling author. Together they explore Medicine 3.0 — Peter’s blueprint for extending both lifespan and healthspan — and why emotional wellbeing is just as vital as physical health. “It doesn’t matter how …

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REPLAY: Dr. Aubrey de Grey - Why we don’t “have” to age | Brave New World 12:32

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On this replay preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Dr Aubrey de Grey — a pioneering biomedical gerontologist and co-founder of the SENS Research Foundation. Known for his radical views on ageing, Dr de Grey believes we can and should treat ageing as a medical condition, not an inevitability. In this fascinating conversation, Evg…

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Indigenous leaders join Cop30 10:36

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A flotilla of Indigenous leaders have made a symbolic journey from the glaciers of the Andes to Belém, Brazil in time for the COP30 climate summit. Their mission: to demand a greater role in climate talks and protections for their territories, as extraction industries and climate change press ever deeper into Indigenous lands. Super Typhoon Fung-wo…

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God Calling with guest Fr. Dominic Gideon 23:13

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Paul Orlousky's guest is Fr. Dominic Gideon, Parochial Vicar at St. Albert The Great Parish, North Royalton, OH. Fr. Gideon was ordained in 2023By St. Peter The Rock Media

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Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay deal — but can he deliver? 13:30

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Elon Musk, already the world’s richest man, has had a record-breaking pay deal approved — one that could be worth nearly $1 trillion. At Tesla’s annual meeting in Texas, 75% of shareholders backed the move, giving Musk what’s believed to be the biggest compensation package in corporate history. But over the next decade, will he hit the huge goals n…

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'Vibe coding' makes word of the year, but what does it mean? 11:36

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Ever heard of “vibe coding”? It's been named Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary, but what does it mean? You can thank OpenAI's co-founder Andrej Karpathy, who came up with the phrase. The World Weather Attribution has released new data revealing that climate change significantly amplified Hurricane Melissa’s destructive winds and rainfall. We s…

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Marks & Spencer profit drops revealed after massive cyber attack 13:46

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Marks & Spencer’s revealed the impact of a massive cyber attack earlier this year. The retailer says profits were hit hard when hackers took them offline at Easter, knocking out online sales and leaving shelves bare for weeks. Elsewhere, scientists in London are looking at whether wireless power could be used to keep lunar rovers running in space. …

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OpenAI’s $38 billion deal with Amazon 11:32

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OpenAI has signed a $38 billion (£29 billion) deal with Amazon.The seven-year partnership gives OpenAI access to Amazon Web Services. It’s the latest in a string of partnerships necessary to ensure what OpenAI CEO Sam Altman describes as the ‘massive, reliable compute’ needed to scale up AI. Elsewhere, UK scientists have developed a gel that encour…

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Water companies urged to clean up ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water 14:00

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Water companies are being urged to clean up potentially harmful ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. High levels of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances have been discovered in UK water sources and while industry body Water UK says it’s still safe to drink - they are calling for a ban on the chemicals to avoid future problems. Also in this episode,…

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God Calling with guest Abbott Gary Hoover 24:42

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Paul Orlousky's guest is Abbott Gary Hoover. Abbott Hoover is the Abbott of St. Andrew Abby of the Benedictine Order in Cleveland, OH. They run Benedictine High School for boys located next to the Abby.By St. Peter The Rock Media

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The Science of Fear | Replay 9:58

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Behavioural scientist Coltan Scrivner, from the Recreational Fear Lab, explains the science behind our fascination with fear. In this episode: What is morbid curiosity? How our bodies react to horror Why are we drawn to shows like Terrifier 2 and Netflix’s Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Do we lack empathy if we like scary films? Recurring themes…

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Trump revives nuclear testing after 30 years 14:49

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U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to restart nuclear weapons testing for the first time since 1992, citing the need to stay on an “equal basis” with Russia and China. Virgin is to take on the Channel Tunnel, challenging thirty years of Eurostar dominance. Ahead of the release of Small Achievable Goals on ITVX on November 1st, we…

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Nvidia nears $5 trillion market value after AI announcements 13:19

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Nvidia is poised to reach a $5 trillion dollar market value after its shares jumped 5% following a string of announcements at its annual GPU Technology Conference. Hurricane Melissa has hit Cuba after ferocious winds caused power outages and catastrophic damage across Jamaica. And why looking at art in galleries can provide immediate stress relief,…

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Amazon layoffs: 14,000 jobs slashed as AI reshapes workforce 11:07

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All main global operations are understood to be impacted, with the UK among those to see office roles axed. Storm hunters fly into Hurricane Melissa as Jamaica braces for 'storm of the century'. To hear our chat with Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Rudman, click here. From December, Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat will start blocking users under the age …

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Hurricane Melissa: 'Jamaica's most destructive storm yet' 10:16

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Hurricane Melissa is now Category 5, meaning it is the strongest storm to hit Jamaica since 1988. As of 5 a.m. EDT on Monday, maximum sustained winds of 160 mph were recorded. How destructive is Storm Melissa going to be? How much rainfall is expected to hit Jamaica, and has climate change played a role in its intensity? We speak to Deputy Chief Me…

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God Calling with guests Jeff and Kira Andrea 24:29

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Paul Orlousky's guests are Jeff and Kira Andrea. They have been on America's Got Talent and they have the ministry "Mercy Divine" through which they create powerful original Catholic/Christian music that meshes both the traditional and modern.By St. Peter The Rock Media

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Why do the clocks go back? with curator of time, Dr Emily Akkermans 11:29

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From 2am on October 26th, the clock change will mark the end of British Summer Time (BST) and the start of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). But when did the tradition begin? To find out more, we speak to the Curator of Time at Royal Museums Greenwich, Dr Emily Akkermans. Sir Keir Starmer has said digital IDs will “cut the faff”, in a bid to reverse scept…

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Swizz Beatz on the Creative 100 and why he's not afraid of AI | special 14:11

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We're joined by Swizz Beatz, a GRAMMY-winning producer who’s worked with Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, and Busta Rhymes. He’s also the co-founder of The Dean Collection, established with his wife, Alicia Keys. Swizz has announced a new global partnership with Qatar Airways - launching the Creative 100, a platform celebrating and connecting the world’s…

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas to rival Google Chrome 11:19

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OpenAI has unveiled its new AI-powered web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, now available for Mac users and coming soon to Windows, iOS and Android. The browser lets you chat with ChatGPT while you surf the web, summarise pages, and even perform actions like booking flights — all designed to make browsing more interactive and personalised. Eurostar unveils …

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The ‘menopause gold rush’ that’s exploiting women’s health gaps 14:01

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Experts are warning that women are being exploited by a growing ‘menopause gold rush’ as companies and influencers rush to give profit-driven advice.It’s led to a call for a national education programme to ensure women get clear, evidence-based support and advice. Meanwhile, UK scientists are hoping to join NASA in working on the Habitable Worlds O…

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What caused the Amazon Web Services outage? 11:09

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A huge internet outage caused widespread global disruption on Monday, with a number of major websites and apps experiencing significant service issues. The issue was linked to a problem on cloud computing provider, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Major organisations such as HMRC, Lloyds Bank, Ring Doorbell, Snapchat, Slack, and Fortnite were among those…

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God Calling with guest Fr. Anthony Donatelli 25:13

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Paul Orlousky's guest is Fr. Anthony Donatelli, Parochial Vicar of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception and Holy Trinity parishes in Avon. Fr. Donatelli was ordained in May of 2025.By St. Peter The Rock Media

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Why ‘the internet is getting worse’ from digital activist, Cory Doctorow 12:29

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Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What To Do About It by digital activist Cory Doctorow is now out in hardback. In his new book, Cory explains why the internet is getting worse - and who is behind it. The Standard’s Will Rogers-Coltman sat down with Cory to dig a bit deeper. Will joins us on the podcast to tell us what Enshitt…

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Asbestos claims put Johnson’s Baby Powder on trial in the UK — we speak to an expert 14:08

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Thousands of people have alleged that they, or a family member, developed forms of ovarian cancer after using Johnson’s Baby Powder — and are now seeking damages at the High Court in London. The pharmaceutical giant has been accused of knowingly selling talcum powder in the UK that was contaminated with asbestos. To find out more about the case and…

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Scientists find a way to “see” anxiety in the brain 12:44

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Scientists have found a way to “see” anxiety in the brain.This is the first study of its kind looking at the intense "avoid-avoid conflict" anxiety. Participants took part in a video game-style task, which was designed by PhD student Ben Stocker - who joins us to discuss the findings in more detail. Meta has introduced a PG-13 cinema-style rating f…

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Apple announces renewables investment across Europe 12:01

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Apple has announced a major expansion of its renewables investment in Europe. It's part of the company's ongoing effort to cut the carbon footprint caused by customers powering and charging Apple devices. By 2030, Apple aims to become carbon neutral across its entire supply chain. According to researchers from University College London, quitting sm…

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Is God real? French engineers say science can prove it | special 9:57

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Is God real? Since the Big Bang Theory was proposed, it has been a point of contention between science and religion. To tie in with the release of the English edition of God: The Science, The Evidence, The Standard's features writer Claudia Cockerell spoke to one of its authors, French engineer Michel-Yves Bolloré. Their book claims that there is e…

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God Calling with guest Sr. Orianne Pietra René Dyck 24:21

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Paul Orlousky's guest is Sr Orianne Pietra René Dyck of the Daughters of St. Paul. Sr. Orianne was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and grew up in the Ottawa Valley, Ontario, where she converted to Catholicism at the age of twelve. After studying Anthropology and Education, she taught elementary school in the UK and in Canada. She was serving as a youth …

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70,000 Discord users hit by cyber data breach 12:05

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Around 70,000 users of Discord globally could have had sensitive data stolen by hackers. The platform says criminals targeted a third-party service called 5CA, hired for age verification appeals. Data stolen includes official ID photographs, and potentially personal information such as partial credit card numbers and messages. A new tool is being d…

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REPLAY: Dame Helen Mirren - 'It's sad Kurt Cobain never got to see GPS' | Brave New World 15:12

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On this replay preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev is in conversation with the Oscar-winning actor, Dame Helen Mirren. Now, this is a bit of a break from the usual guests on Tech & Science Daily, but in this wide ranging conversation Evgeny and Dame Helen discuss everything from the evolution of technology, ageing, to the contemporary media …

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Teenagers arrested after nursery cyber attack 10:46

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Two teenagers have been arrested after a ransomware attack stole data from a nursery chain in London. The Met Police say the pair, aged 17, have been arrested on suspicion of computer misuse and blackmail. Cyberhackers were said to be using the pictures and names of about 8,000 children, to demand ransom money. Women who have a caesarean birth at a…

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Clean energy hits historic milestone as renewables surpass coal 13:32

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An AI tool that’s already helped the UK government claw back almost half a billion pounds in fraud is set to be rolled out worldwide. The Fraud Risk Assessment Accelerator identifies loopholes in policy to prevent them being exploited by fraudsters. Meanwhile, scientists have confirmed the Silverpit Crater off the coast of Yorkshire was formed by a…