Best Princeton Engineering Podcasts (2025)

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A Celebration of Excellence with Diverse Leaders in Academia, Medicine, Engineering, Athletics & Public Service from Harvard, MIT, UC Davis, Georgia Tech, Princeton, The White House, and The Bahamas 10:31:54

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A Celebration of Juneteenth with Leaders of Color in Academia, Medicine, Engineering and Athletics. Here is the complete list: Chancellor Gary May ( Chancellor of UC Davis), Dean Raheem Beyah (Dean, College of Engineering, Georgia Tech), Dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD ( Anesthesiologist-Statistician, Harvard/ MIT/ Mass. General Hospital), Chase Griffin (…

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CSU announces new democracy prize, Businesses in Old Town struggle to stay in historic square, Tennessee explosion kills 16 24:18

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CSU President Amy Parsons announces new democracy prize encouraging students to participate in democratic engagement, Fort Collins businesses in Old Town face tough tariffs paired with taxes, In Tennessee 16 people were killed in an explosion at a munitions plantBy KCSU

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"From BMES to the States: Excellence, Athletics, and Building Bridges Across Cultures"- A Conversation with Antonio Smith, A Longstanding Highschool Friend and Quality Control Leader 33:20

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"From BMES to the States: Excellence, Athletics, and Building Bridges Across Cultures"- A Conversation with Antonio Smith, A Longstanding Highschool Friend and Quality Control Leader --- Episode Description: Join me for a cool conversation with one of my closest friends, Antonio Smith, as we dive deep into a journey that spans two countries, multip…

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Is education technology actually helping students learn? 35:17

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From laptops to learning software, schools invest billions of dollars each year on education technology. But what do we really know about how effective that tech is in the classroom?By WBUR

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Why Gen Z says 'hotties need hobbies' 33:57

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Sewing, scrapbooking, sports clubs. Many Gen Z’ers are taking up real-world hobbies as an antidote to doomscrolling. Why hobbies make us happy — and how to get one.By WBUR

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Episode 282: Running the Princeton Offense With Coach Jason Baker 1:01:22

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Are you familiar with the Princeton Offense? Learn more about it and its implementation with Coach Jason Baker. Coach shares how he gets his players to buy into this offense, the way he installs it and how he creates shot opportunities out of it. We discuss installing the different series involved in it, how he practices it and how he gauges succes…

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The Jackpod: Shake the superflux 39:10

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On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on limitarianism: the case against extreme wealth and for a wealth cap.By WBUR

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The big impact of small interactions 34:57

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A stranger holding the door open for you. A friendly wave from a neighbor. An angry driver cuts you off. The new book "The Social Biome" reveals how 'everyday communication connects and shapes us.'By WBUR

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Amy Parsons and CSU host 2025 Fall Address, Walk between Fort Collins and Loveland to take place in support of Gaza, Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of ceasefire 25:55

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Colorado State University President Amy Parsons spoke at the annual CSU fall address for this year, A pro-Palestine walk in support of Gaza is taking place from Fort Collins to Loveland, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire proposed by the U.S.By KCSU

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Trump's plan for the military to serve his political agenda 35:51

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In recent speeches to the U.S. military, President Trump has laid out a politicized vision for America's armed forces. How Trump could change what the U.S. military is for, who it serves and who it’s fighting against.By WBUR

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Mentorship in Motion: Five Years of Learning with A Leading Chemical Engineer Dr. Robert Langer—Guiding Science from Lab to World (2020-2025) 1:12:29

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This curated compilation with leaders such as Dr. Etienne, and Dr. Langer, as well as early career professionals and students such as MD-PhD Student Chadwin Hanna, Dr. Ugo, Dr. Maada, and PharmD Student David Ferguson, stitches together the most resonant moments from four interviews recorded in 2020, 2023, 2024, and 2025 with Institute Professor Ro…

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What happens when you can bet on anything? 35:43

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Prediction markets have long been an under-the-radar way to bet on politics, sports and pop culture. Now, platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are going mainstream. Why are they getting so popular, and how could they impact the way we predict the future?By WBUR

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American First Legal claims CSU violates DEI practices, Update to Fort Collins shooting, Supreme Court reviews Colorado law today 27:47

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How Trump's tariffs are squeezing small businesses 32:23

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‘It affects your wiring’: Jake Sullivan on the weight of his work as national security adviser 36:47

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Episode 281: Value Based Practices With Coach Shane Bryant 1:08:27

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What are your program's values? How do you demonstrate them on the court? We asked this very question to Coach Shane Bryant and received his insights. He shares how he instills his values in all aspects of his program with advice on finding your values, having them reflected in your practices and player accountability. We also discuss how to modify…

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The Supreme Court case that could upend the Voting Rights Act 37:20

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Later this month, the Supreme Court will hear a case that could overturn a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that protects against racial discrimination. Without it, some legal experts say states and local jurisdictions would be permitted to effectively silence the votes of millions of people.…

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The Jackpod: Homeland insecurity 33:40

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On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on Kristi Noem. How the former South Dakota governor rose to head the Department of Homeland Security and the impact she is having on the agency that’s been described as “too big to manage.”By WBUR

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U.S. government shut down impacts Colorado, Princeton professor speaks at CSU on A.I. concerns, Shooting in Fort Collins kills one 25:36

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The U.S. government officially shut on Wednesday learn how it impacts Colorado, Princeton University Professor Ruha Benjamin spoke at CSU pushing a change from A.I. to real imagination, A shooting in Fort Collins leaves one person dead and one injured.By KCSU

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The Riemann Key: Unlocking Modern Nobel Discoveries of the Past with a 19th-Century Thesis 1:40:33

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The Riemann Key: Unlocking Modern Nobel Discoveries of the Past with a 19th-Century Thesis-- Please note the views of this podcast represent those of my guest and I, and AI may have been used in the production of the episode. Please see a board-certified medical professional, that is state licensed for medical or professional advice. We disclaim an…

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Are robo-referees making sports more fair or less fun? 35:12

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Major League Baseball will add an automated ball-strike system next season. How human judgement is giving way to technology across the sports world, and what that means for players, umpires and fans.By WBUR

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Lessons for the U.S. in 'China’s quest to engineer the future' 31:18

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How can a lawyerly society and an engineering society learn from each other? And what’s at stake if they fail? Author Dan Wang set out to answer those questions about the U.S. and China.By WBUR

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Poudre School District opens new manufacturing lab to serve students, CSU's Clark B building to be renamed after construction, Fort Collins new Rescue Mission Shelter breaks ground 40:06

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KCSU reporter Robert Sides covers the opening of Poudre School District's new manufacturing lab to help aid students who are interested in engineering, Colorado State University's long-standing Clark B has been torn down and rebuilt and will be sporting a brand new name when completed, Fort Collins' new Rescue Mission shelter broke ground following…

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Is there really a rise in left-wing political violence in America? 46:56

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Charlie Kirk's assassination. The United Healthcare CEO's murder. Several recent high-profile killings seem to have political motivations. What’s driving this — and what can we do about it?By WBUR

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Princeton's president on how the university is taking a stand 46:31

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Free speech, funding and academic freedom at U.S. colleges are under attack. Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber shares how his university is weathering the storm.By WBUR

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Episode 280: Taking Away Your Opponent's Best Option With Coach Steve Allen 1:18:41

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We discuss strategy and game planning in this episode with Coach Steve Allen. Coach shares how he plans and takes away his opponent's best option. Coach shares his defensive scheme, how he goes about scouting and the way he practices to take away what a team wants to do on offense. We also discuss defensive principles and how to stat and track if t…

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Meghna's old house 52:00

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Meghna recently appeared on this episode of This Old House Radio Hour to talk about her childhood home in Corvallis, Oregon. She has a great time talking about the house, her family, and the American dream. We hope you enjoy it too.By WBUR

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Behind the scenes of On Point 36:47

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Host Meghna Chakrabarti and executive producer Jonathan Dyer offer a behind-the-scenes look into how On Point is produced. Recorded in front of a live audience at WBUR CitySpace.By WBUR

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The real story behind the slump in Las Vegas tourism 45:25

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Las Vegas is in a tourism slump. Hotel occupancy and air travel are down, and many local hospitality employees are experiencing layoffs or cuts in their hours. What's driving this downturn, and can Sin City bounce back?By WBUR

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The Jackpod: Plutonomy 35:45

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On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on a concept that explains an anomaly in today’s economic news: retail sales are up while other key economic indicators are down.By WBUR

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CSU drops in college rankings, Spike in concealed handgun permits occur in Northern Colorado, Xcel Energy to pay $640 million settlement 20:50

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CSU falls in U.S. News & World Report college ranking, Shortly before a new law was passed Northern Colorado saw a spike in concealed handgun permits, Xcel Energy has agreed to pay $640 million after the 2021 Marshall fire that burned over 6,000 acresBy KCSU

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How private companies are influencing the new space race 46:27

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From leased property to defense contracts, private space companies have become fully intertwined with public infrastructure. But not everyone’s sold on how intertwined these systems have become.By WBUR

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Is Elon Musk’s supercomputer polluting Memphis? 46:15

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Elon Musk says xAI has one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world. It’s located in Memphis, Tennessee and it’s called Colossus. But neighborhood residents say Colossus belches colossal pollution.By WBUR

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CSU's animal research program faces criticism, Pipeline from Fort Collins to Thornton resumes construction, Countries recognize Palestinian state despite U.S. disapproval 24:12

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Colorado State University's animal research program is facing criticism from animal activists, a large water pipeline between Fort Collins and Thornton has been greenlit again, Several countries, including the U.K., Canada, and France have recognized a Palestinian stateBy KCSU

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From Lab Bench to Bedside: Cardiolipin Science Saves Lives- The Significant Connection between D.J. Ferguson's Master's Thesis and Forzinity's Recent Approval 28:43

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From Lab Bench to Bedside: Cardiolipin Science Saves Lives- The Significant Connection between D.J. Ferguson's Master's Thesis and Forzinity's Recent Approval ---- On September 19, 2025, the FDA granted accelerated approval to FORZINITY™ (elamipretide), a groundbreaking new drug for Barth syndrome—an ultra-rare genetic disorder affecting only about…

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The legacy of the 5th Circuit: Past and present 45:40

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Today, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is known as a conservative juggernaut. But that hasn’t always been the case.By WBUR

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Why the flag burning debate is still not settled 45:23

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President Trump has issued an Executive Order requiring the Justice Department to prosecute people for burning the American flag. But the Supreme Court has ruled flag burning is free speech. What the debate reveals about the value of national symbols.By WBUR

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Episode 279: Building a Program From Scratch With Coach David Stein 1:13:42

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In this episode we have Coach David Stein on to discuss how he took over and built a program from the ground up. Coach shares his story on what Whittier Tech was upon arrival, how he went about creating a strong culture and, then, his process of putting in X’s and O’s. Coach shares his philosophies and insights on program building, how to build pra…

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The strange psychology behind fawning 45:59

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If you have ever found yourself dealing with a threatening person, and instead of fleeing them, you flattered – that’s called fawning. Psychologist Ingrid Clayton on the psychology behind this self-preservation strategy.By WBUR

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The Jackpod: The two-state mirage 36:16

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On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the U.S. vote against a UN resolution backing a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.By WBUR

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CSU researchers build artificial beaver dam, Two deputies injured in Northern Colorado, FBI Director Kash Patel faces lawmakers 21:30

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Researchers at Colorado State University have constructed artificial beaver dams to help them research the quality of the Cache La Poudre River, Two deputies in Northern Colorado were injured during a training exercise out of Weld County, FBI Director Kash Patel faced questions from the Judiciary House Committee…

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The right wing is coming for Wikipedia 41:32

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The Heritage Foundation says it will "identify and target" Wikipedia editors over alleged bias. What does that mean for Wikipedia’s future?By WBUR

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What to know as the student loan industry becomes more privatized 41:58

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Congress has overhauled the federal student loan system, including big changes on borrowing caps and loan restrictions. Education experts say this will up the demand for private loans. So, what does that mean for student borrowers?By WBUR

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CSU Engineering students soar in competition, CSU releases statement on assassination of Charlie Kirk, Evergreen shooter previously investigated by FBI 31:36

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Colorado State University mechanical engineering students take home seventh place, CSU President Amy Parsons addresses the recent shooting of Charlie Kirk, and FBI investigated social media accounts ran by Evergreen shooter earlier this year.By KCSU

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How presidents use the U.S. military in the war on drugs 41:22

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President Trump's order to attack a Venezuelan boat on drug smuggling suspicions has alarmed some Republican lawmakers.By WBUR

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The New Chemist’s Podcasting Group — The Path to KOLs: Accelerating First-in-Human in LATAM — Julio G. Martinez-Clark, CEO, bioaccess® w/ Chadwin Hanna, MD-PhD Student (UF) and David Ferguson (Host) 58:54

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The New Chemist’s Podcasting Group — The Path to KOLs: Accelerating First-in-Human in LATAM — Julio G. Martinez-Clark, CEO, bioaccess® w/ Chadwin Hanna, MD-PhD Student (UF) and David Ferguson (Host) --- On The Path to KOLs from The New Chemist’s Podcasting Group, hosts David Ferguson and Chadwin Hanna explore how Latin America is becoming a strateg…

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What Charlie Kirk's assassination reveals about political violence in America 45:42

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Charlie Kirk helped shape conservative politics over the last decade. His assassination raises a question for all Americans: Can anything turn back the rising tide of political violence in America?By WBUR

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Episode 278: Being a Coach Who Teaches and Learns With Coach Davon Muhammad 1:06:23

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In this episode we have Coach Muhammad who talks about being a learner and a teacher. He shares his insights on how he teaches the game to his players and his process for getting them to learn offense and defense. He shares tips about teaching basketball IQ and other on-court situations as well. Additionally, we discuss the process of self-reflecti…

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The New Chemist's Podcast Interview with Abhinaya Uthayakumar, BS, MEM- Associate Director, Project Leadership at Abbot (Former Colleague and BME Mentor at Georgia Tech) w/ Bossa Nova and the Top 300 2:33:59

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Please note the views of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, these serve an educational entertainment purpose only, and reflect the views of my guest and I. We disclaim any loss in any way. Please see a board and state certified health professional for medical advice, suggestions and consultation. --- The New Chemist's Po…

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Have we taken therapy culture too far? 45:17

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A growing number of young people say their mental health diagnosis is an important part of their identity. But by medicalizing imperfection – could young people be losing what makes them uniquely human?By WBUR