Best Sarah Alberts Podcasts (2025)

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Distilling Transformers and Diffusion Models for Robust Edge Use Cases with Fatih Porikli - #738 1:00:29

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Today, we're joined by Fatih Porikli, senior director of technology at Qualcomm AI Research for an in-depth look at several of Qualcomm's accepted papers and demos featured at this year’s CVPR conference. We start with “DiMA: Distilling Multi-modal Large Language Models for Autonomous Driving,” an end-to-end autonomous driving system that incorpora…

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Rachel C’s Disneyland trip - PREP 469 1:27:25

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In episode 469 of WDW Prep To Go, Rachel C. shares highlights from her 10-day family trip to Disneyland and nearby destinations, offering practical tips on navigating parks with young kids, using lightning lanes, and managing travel logistics. Despite challenges, Rachel reflects positively on the journey, recounts meaningful family moments, and loo…

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The Truth About "one big beautiful bill" (OBBBA) and Disabled Americans 20:48

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🔊 Episode Summary: On July 4th, 2025, Donald Trump signed what he calls the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA) into law. While it’s being touted as a historic win, the truth beneath the headlines reveals a devastating reality—especially for disabled individuals, caregivers, and working-class families. This episode breaks down what’s actually in the b…

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Edward Cairney and Avril Jones 1:02:02

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In the late ‘90s, Margaret Fleming was living under the care of Edward Cairney and Avril Jones, friends of her deceased father. In October 2016, the police launched an investigation when concerns were raised about a benefits claim made by Avril on Margaret’s behalf. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Edward Cairney and Avril Jones. The police foun…

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S9E11 - Uncle Wiggily and the Sky-cracker by Howard R. Garis 12:28

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It’s a red, white, and blue adventure between Uncle Wiggily and a sky-cracker. Listen to see how he gets out of his latest escapade and who he can count on to help him along the way. Cast members in order of appearance: Karen Merritt as the Narrator; David Seremet as Uncle Wiggily; Cletus McConville as Grandfather Prickly Porcupine; Shantel McConvi…

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Jade from the U.K.’s WDW trip - PREP 468 1:50:23

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In this episode of WDW Prep To Go, Jade shares highlights from her family's two-week Disney World vacation from the UK, including character dining, park visits, and special celebrations like her daughter's birthday and their anniversary at Jiko. She also offers helpful tips for UK travelers, food recommendations, and insights on using Lightning Lan…

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Breaking the Cycle: Lauren Henry Brehm on Generational Mental Health and Healing 1:02:34

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*My apologies to any early listeners of this episode for the editing mishap regarding music playing over the first several minutes of the interview. It's fixed! In this conversation, Mark and Lauren Henry Brehm delve into the complexities of mental illness, particularly how it affects families across generations. Lauren shares her personal experien…

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Nancy Brophy 1:09:18

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Nancy Brophy is a former author who wrote romantic suspense novels. She once wrote an essay on how to get away with murder. When her husband was found murdered, Nancy quickly became the prime suspect. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Nancy Brophy. Prosecutors believed she spent months plotting the murder to cash in on more than a million dollars…

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Building the Internet of Agents with Vijoy Pandey - #737 56:13

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Today, we're joined by Vijoy Pandey, SVP and general manager at Outshift by Cisco to discuss a foundational challenge for the enterprise: how do we make specialized agents from different vendors collaborate effectively? As companies like Salesforce, Workday, and Microsoft all develop their own agentic systems, integrating them creates a complex, pr…

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Megan’s big family WDW trip - PREP 467 3:02:17

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In episode 467 of WDW Prep To Go, Megan and her daughter Madison shared highlights from their annual multi-generational Disney World trip, including resort stays at Animal Kingdom Lodge and Port Orleans French Quarter, managing rides with multiple ages and interests, and dining with a large group. Post trip begins: 42 minutes Links: Owner's Locker …

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Recasting the Industry: Albert Bramante on Inclusion, Identity, and the Actor’s Journey 50:36

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In this conversation, Albert discusses his unique journey from aspiring psychologist to talent agent, emphasizing the importance of mental health in the acting industry. He explores the challenges actors face, including self-sabotage and the need for diversity in casting. Albert shares strategies for actors to manage their mindset, the role of AI i…

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Stephen Marshall 58:56

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In March and April 2009, a man’s dismembered remains were scattered across two counties in England. The “jigsaw man,” as the media called the victim, was identified as 49-year-old Jeffrey Howe. The main suspect was his roommate and “best friend,” Stephen Marshall. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Stephen Marshall. Jeffrey Howe thought he was hel…

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S9E10 - Bible Stories – A Son Promised to Abraham and Sarah 3:34

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Listen to what happens when Abraham and Sarah are greeted by three strangers in this children’s production of "A Son Promised to Abraham and Sarah" that was adapted from the Book of Genesis Chapter 18. Cast in order of appearance: Elizabeth Saenz as the Narrator; Albert Saenz III as Abraham; Albert Saenz as the Lord; and Myra Parrish as Sarah. A Pr…

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Behind Closed Doors: The Quiet Dismantling of Disability Rights 14:46

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🎙️ Special Ed Rising: Purge 47 Edition While families are focused on graduations, IEP meetings, and summer prep, a dangerous regulatory rollback is quietly unfolding. The Department of Energy (DOE), under the Trump administration, has issued a direct final rule—a shortcut usually reserved for noncontroversial housekeeping—to eliminate accessibility…

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LLMs for Equities Feature Forecasting at Two Sigma with Ben Wellington - #736 59:31

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Today, we're joined by Ben Wellington, deputy head of feature forecasting at Two Sigma. We dig into the team’s end-to-end approach to leveraging AI in equities feature forecasting, covering how they identify and create features, collect and quantify historical data, and build predictive models to forecast market behavior and asset prices for tradin…

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Kathy’s marching band WDW trip - PREP 466 2:44:03

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In episode 466 of WDW Prep to Go, Kathy shares her heartfelt Disney trip to see her son march in a Magic Kingdom parade after the recent loss of her husband. She enjoyed park visits, special moments with her friend, pool time, and tasty meals. Post trip begins: 50 minutes Links: Shabbey Ever After on IG Standby Skipper MCO Reserve Walt Disney World…

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Dale Bruner 1:03:56

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Dale Bruner reported his wife Stephanie missing on November 23rd, 2010. He told the police she left the house to cool off after an argument. Throughout the investigation, the police found evidence of a troubled marriage and incidents of domestic violence that caused Stephanie to file for divorce. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Dale Bruner. It …

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S9E9 - My Friend and Death by Albert Saenz 23:47

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Edward was in denial about death, but the bond of friendship opened his eyes to more than what he expected. Listen to “My Friend and Death” written by Albert Saenz to learn more about his life-changing experience. Cast in order of appearance include: Paul Fox as Father Ralph; Peg Bryan as the Nurse; and David Seremet as Edward. Directed by Karrie F…

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Medicaid Cuts & the Disability Community: The Fight Against the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” 8:18

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🎧 Show Notes – Special Ed Rising; Purge 47 Edition Host: Mark Ingrassia Welcome to Special Ed Rising: Purge 47 Edition, where we take off the gloves and shine a light on the policies, politics, and people shaping the future of disability rights. In today’s episode, Mark exposes the high-stakes crisis quietly unfolding in Congress — the passage of t…

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Nonprofit Marketing: Why Video Storytelling for Nonprofits Works and How to Do It Well - Pat Taggart, SkyBlue Creative 29:47

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Every nonprofit has powerful stories to tell, stories that invite people in, build empathy, and fuel generosity. Video storytelling unlocks a uniquely human way to bring those stories to life and deepen connections with supporters. But doing it well, especially with limited resources, can feel overwhelming. So, how can your organization create auth…

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Special Ed Rising Special Announcement 2:19

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Title: One Feed. Two Voices. The Next Chapter of Special Ed Rising In this special announcement episode, Mark Ingrassia shares exciting news: SER: No Parent Left Behind! and Purge 47 are officially joining forces under one powerful banner—Special Ed Rising. Here's what to expect moving forward: ✅ Weekly episodes of Special Ed Rising: No Parent Left…

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Zero-Shot Auto-Labeling: The End of Annotation for Computer Vision with Jason Corso - #735 56:45

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Today, we're joined by Jason Corso, co-founder of Voxel51 and professor at the University of Michigan, to explore automated labeling in computer vision. Jason introduces FiftyOne, an open-source platform for visualizing datasets, analyzing models, and improving data quality. We focus on Voxel51’s recent research report, “Zero-shot auto-labeling riv…

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Sarah V.’s May WDW trip - PREP 465 2:06:28

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In Episode 465 of WDW Prep To Go, Sarah V. recaps her late May Disney World trip with her family, highlighting their stay at Fort Wilderness Cabins, favorite attractions, and memorable experiences like the Flower and Garden Festival and Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue. She also opens up about navigating parenting, travel anxiety, and the balance between fun and…

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Mindful Parenting: Presence Over Perfection 15:30

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In this heartfelt and honest episode of SER: No Parent Left Behind, I reflects on his early days as a special education teacher—and how my “green” beginnings hold powerful lessons for parents raising children with exceptional needs. Drawing from personal experience and decades of coaching, I introduce the core principles of mindful parenting: prese…

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Meg Wellnitz-Appleton and Bill Meece 1:09:58

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In 1993, Joseph Wellnitz, his wife Beth, and their 20-year-old son Dennis were murdered inside their Columbia, Kentucky home. Although the police had their suspicions early on, it took nearly a decade to catch the killer. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Meg Wellnitz-Appleton and Bill Meece. For years, their alibis stood up and prevented the aut…

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Grokking, Generalization Collapse, and the Dynamics of Training Deep Neural Networks with Charles Martin - #734 1:25:21

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Today, we're joined by Charles Martin, founder of Calculation Consulting, to discuss Weight Watcher, an open-source tool for analyzing and improving Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) based on principles from theoretical physics. We explore the foundations of the Heavy-Tailed Self-Regularization (HTSR) theory that underpins it, which combines random matri…

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Abby K.’s May WDW trip (including using DAS w/LL) - PREP 464 3:24:55

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In this episode of WDW Prep to Go, Abby K shares her family’s Disney World trip, including traveling with her daughter who has developmental and intellectual disabilities. She discusses using the DAS system, Lightning Lanes, and tips for navigating the parks with special needs, along with highlights from each park they visited. Post trip begins: 41…

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Melanie McGuire 1:07:13

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Melanie and Bill McGuire closed on their first home on April 28th, 2004. Two days later, Melanie filed a restraining order against her husband, claiming Bill hit her before leaving the house. Bill was missing for several days until his dismembered remains were found in three suitcases in the Chesapeake Bay. Melanie soon became the main suspect. Joi…

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Nonprofit Growth: Why Seeing Nonprofits As Corporations Is Important For Change and Growth - Laura Bonnell, The Bonnell Foundation 26:51

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In today's nonprofit landscape, success goes beyond merely passion. It requires strategic planning, solid financial management, and a mindset that treats the organization like a thriving business. Nonprofits need to view themselves as more than just mission-driven. They must adopt corporate best practices to grow, sustain, and scale their impact. B…

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Google I/O 2025 Special Edition - #733 26:21

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Today, I’m excited to share a special crossover edition of the podcast recorded live from Google I/O 2025! In this episode, I join Shawn Wang aka Swyx from the Latent Space Podcast, to interview Logan Kilpatrick and Shrestha Basu Mallick, PMs at Google DeepMind working on AI Studio and the Gemini API, along with Kwindla Kramer, CEO of Daily and cre…

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Holly K.’s Epic Universe/WDW trip - PREP 463 2:02:57

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In episode 463 of WDW Prep To Go, Holly K. recounts her six-day adventure split between Universal’s newly opened Epic Universe and Disney World. She shares the ups and downs of her trip, including ride delays at Epic Universe, highlights from stays at multiple Disney resorts, and insightful comparisons between the two theme park giants. Post trip b…

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From Stratotanker to Strength: Kijuan Amey’s Journey Through Adversity, Vision Loss, and Purpose 1:04:09

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In this engaging conversation, Kijuan Amey shares his journey from a challenging upbringing in Durham, North Carolina, to becoming a highly motivated individual with a diverse range of interests and experiences. He discusses his passion for fitness, sports, and music, as well as his time in the military, particularly in the Air Force as a KC-135 St…

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Bryan Patrick Miller 1:06:22

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In the early ‘90s, two young women were stabbed to death on a bike trail in Phoenix, Arizona. The Phoenix Canal Murders remained unsolved until 2014, when the police identified Bryan Patrick Miller, a local celebrity known for his “Zombie Hunter” persona, as a suspect. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Bryan Patrick Miller. His crimes began as a …

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RAG Risks: Why Retrieval-Augmented LLMs are Not Safer with Sebastian Gehrmann - #732 57:09

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Today, we're joined by Sebastian Gehrmann, head of responsible AI in the Office of the CTO at Bloomberg, to discuss AI safety in retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems and generative AI in high-stakes domains like financial services. We explore how RAG, contrary to some expectations, can inadvertently degrade model safety. We cover examples o…

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Charlotte’s WDW trip with two littles - PREP 462 3:22:32

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In episode 462 of the WDW Prep to Go podcast, Charlotte shares details of her multi-generational Disney World trip with her husband, young children, and parents, sharing their experiences at all four parks, Disney Springs, and Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary. The episode highlights the importance of staying flexible while traveling with small ch…

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A Sister's Devotion: Sarah Ingledue's Journey of Care, Love, and Advocacy 47:57

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In this conversation, Sarah Ingledue shares her profound journey as a nurse and caregiver for her sister, Rachel, who has Cornelia de Lange syndrome. Sarah discusses her early passion for nursing, her unique relationship with Rachel, and the challenges and joys of caring for someone with special needs. The conversation delves into the importance of…

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Richard Merritt Part 2 53:23

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Richard Merritt was a well-known, successful attorney in Smyrna, Georgia, until he was caught stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his clients. Richard pleaded guilty to the financial crimes and was given two weeks to get his affairs in order before he had to report to prison. Richard was willing to kill to avoid going to jail. Join Mike …

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S9E8 - The Missing Will by Agatha Christie 20:48

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A smart, young woman must “prove her wits” in order to find her uncle’s will and receive her inheritance. Does it count if she hires the world-renowned detective, Hercule Poirot? Find out when you listen to “The Missing Will” by Agatha Christie. Adapted for audio by WAOB Audio Theatre. Cast in order of appearance include: Dennis Jerz as the Narrato…

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From Prompts to Policies: How RL Builds Better AI Agents with Mahesh Sathiamoorthy - #731 1:01:25

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Today, we're joined by Mahesh Sathiamoorthy, co-founder and CEO of Bespoke Labs, to discuss how reinforcement learning (RL) is reshaping the way we build custom agents on top of foundation models. Mahesh highlights the crucial role of data curation, evaluation, and error analysis in model performance, and explains why RL offers a more robust altern…

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Kim B.’s solo WDW trip - PREP 461 1:19:00

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In this episode of WDW Prep To Go, I chatted with Kim about her recent solo trip to Disney World. Kim, a former Disney College Program participant, shares her detailed experiences and itinerary from her trip. Highlights include her first-time experiences at several attractions in Magic Kingdom, her visit to Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival, and s…

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Deaf President Now! — Then, Now, and What It Sparked 17:21

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🎙️ Show Notes On May 16, 2025, a groundbreaking documentary titled "Deaf President Now!" will be released, chronicling the historic 1988 student-led protest at Gallaudet University—the world’s only liberal arts university for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students. But this episode is more than a retelling. It’s a personal reflection on what that moment…

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Richard Merritt Part 1 59:00

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Richard Merritt was a well-known, successful attorney in Smyrna, Georgia, until he was caught stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his clients. Richard pleaded guilty to the financial crimes and was given two weeks to get his affairs in order before he had to report to prison. Richard was willing to kill to avoid going to prison Join Mike…

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How OpenAI Builds AI Agents That Think and Act with Josh Tobin - #730 1:07:27

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Today, we're joined by Josh Tobin, member of technical staff at OpenAI, to discuss the company’s approach to building AI agents. We cover OpenAI's three agentic offerings—Deep Research for comprehensive web research, Operator for website navigation, and Codex CLI for local code execution. We explore OpenAI’s shift from simple LLM workflows to reaso…

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Taraneh’s land/sea trip - PREP 460 2:12:50

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In this episode of WDW Prep to Go, Taraneh shares highlights from her family’s Disney vacation, which included a 3-night cruise on the Wish and a stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge. She offers practical tips on Disney transportation, using Lightning Lanes, and balancing structure with flexibility for a fun, stress-free trip. Post trip begins: 29 minutes …

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From the Classroom to the Capitol: My Journey with Moms Demand Action 15:35

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In this heartfelt and urgent episode, I reflect on a long-standing goal I've held since the launch of this podcast: to speak with a gun violence prevention advocate about the devastating impact of mass shootings, particularly in schools. As a classroom teacher, this issue is deeply personal. The statistics are staggering—but behind them are real pe…

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Aldo Pacheco 1:04:05

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To outsiders, Aldo and Barbara Pacheco seemed like a happy family. When Barbara filed for divorce after a decade of marriage, Aldo became obsessed with winning custody of his kids and vowed that if he couldn’t have Barbara, no one else would. Join Mike and Gibby as they talk about Aldo Pacheco. What appeared to be an earlier attempt at killing Barb…

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CTIBench: Evaluating LLMs in Cyber Threat Intelligence with Nidhi Rastogi - #729 56:18

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Today, we're joined by Nidhi Rastogi, assistant professor at Rochester Institute of Technology to discuss Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), focusing on her recent project CTIBench—a benchmark for evaluating LLMs on real-world CTI tasks. Nidhi explains the evolution of AI in cybersecurity, from rule-based systems to LLMs that accelerate analysis by p…

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Kim S.’s 1st Disneyland trip - PREP 459 2:34:03

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In episode 459 of WDW Prep To Go, Kim discusses her first Disneyland trip with her family, covering their itinerary, dining at Blue Bayou, and highlights like yoga at California Adventure and the Lamplight Lounge VIP experience. She shares tips on navigating crowds, Lightning Lanes, and enjoying attractions with teenagers. Links: Small World Vacati…

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"Redefining Beauty: Kristie Raymond on Inclusive Casting and Authentic Representation" 57:40

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In this conversation, Kristie Raymond discusses her revolutionary approach to modeling and casting, focusing on inclusivity and representation for individuals with disabilities. She emphasizes the importance of building a talent pool of adaptive talent to ensure authentic representation in media. Kristie shares her journey in founding Humankind Cas…

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Timothy John Cook 1:05:08

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Omar Medina was a young music producer who went missing in September 2017. Days later, his body was found in a barrel in the San Diego Bay. Investigators traced the evidence back to Omar’s former landlord, Timothy John Cook. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Timothy John Cook and the murder of Omar Medina. Cook denied all involvement in Omar's mu…