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Daily Paper CastDaily Paper CastGemini 2.5: Pushing the Frontier with Advanced Reasoning, Multimodality, Long Context, and Next Generation Agentic Capabilities 🤗 Upvotes: 24 | cs.CL, cs.AI Authors: Gheorghe Comanici, Eric Bieber, Mike Schaekermann, Ice Pasupat, Noveen Sachdeva, Inderjit Dhillon, Marcel Blistein, Ori Ram, Dan Zhang, Evan Rosen, Luke Marris, Sam Petulla, Colin Gaffney, Asaf Aharoni, Nathan Lintz, Tiago Cardal Pais, Henrik Jacobsson, Idan Szpektor, Nan-Jiang Jiang, Krishna Haridasan, Ahmed Omran, Nikunj Saunshi, Dara Bahri, Gaurav Mishra, Eric Chu, Toby Boyd, Brad Hekman, Aaron Parisi, Chaoyi Zhang, Kornraphop Kawintiranon, Tania Bedrax-Weiss, Oliver Wang, Ya Xu, Ollie Purkiss, Uri Mendlovic, Ilaï Deutel, Nam Nguyen, Adam Langley, Flip Korn, Lucia Rossazza, Alexandre Ramé, Sagar Waghmare, Helen Miller, Vaishakh Keshava, Ying Jian...2025-07-1520 min2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin2WAY Tonight with Mark HalperinTrump Says He'll Decide in 2 Weeks if He'll Strike Iran: Will He Drop Bunker-Busting Bomb? Mark’s featured guests this evening are Republican strategist Mercedes Schlapp along with Jeremy Dicker, John Fowler and Helen Zhang, the former Australian intelligence officials behind the closely read newsletter International Intrigue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-06-201h 00First Look, Final WordFirst Look, Final WordKarate Kid: Legends / Supergirl (1984)Turn car on, turn car off. Pete and Trevor took a trip to see the Karate Kid: Legends, another legacy sequel (but one that Pete loves). Will this live up to the high-expectations out of Cobra Kai? How will the Will Smith/Jackie Chan remake fit into this? Listen for our immediate reactions after leaving the theatre. This is also the fourth week for our ongoing Project Superman, wherein we watch every single live-action theatrical Superman movie. This week we discuss Supergirl, which although does not contain an appearance by the man of steel...2025-06-031h 11Intrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedBiden Taxes Building Your Dream (BYD)The Biden Administration takes the trade war with China up a notch by significantly increasing import taxes on a range of Chinese electric vehicle, technology, and medical goods - plus, a brief update on the new Russian offensive in Ukraine.About the show:Intrigue Explained is a show where three former diplomats (John Fowler, Dmitry Grozoubinski and Helen Zhang*) break down the big stories in international news.The show is based on reporting from International Intrigue's free daily newsletter. Sign up to receive the world's news in a format you'll love and at...2024-05-181h 03Intrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedGood Tok; Bad TokThe TikTok "ban" has been signed into law, so we dive into how it happened, the reasoning behind it, what might happen next and the geopolitics of it all. About the show:Intrigue Explained is a show where three former diplomats (John Fowler, Dmitry Grozoubinski and Helen Zhang*) break down the big stories in international news.The show is based on reporting from International Intrigue's free daily newsletter. Sign up to receive the world's news in a format you'll love and at a length you can digest over coffee.Dmitry's book "...2024-05-0357 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue Explained[Bonus] Rebutting Arguments against US Aid to Ukraine On the 20th of April, the US House of Representatives passed a bill appropriating billioins in aid for Ukraine. With world travelling co-hosts John and Helen taking some much needed rest, this bonus episode has Dmitry breaking down seven common arguments against US aid to Ukraine and offering his suggestions on how to engage with them. About the show:Intrigue Explained is a show where three former diplomats (John Fowler, Dmitry Grozoubinski and Helen Zhang*) break down the big stories in international news.The show is based on reporting from International Intrigue's free...2024-04-2128 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedIran and Israel - Pre-Attack DiscussionRecorded on the 12th of April as intelligence agencies were warning of an Iranian attack on Israel, this episode features a discussion about the likelihood of such an attack, its implications, and the policy choices involved.It also discusses the Western strategy of releasing the intelligence and how that might shape possible responses. Note: A lot of the speculation in the episode has now been overtaken by events. About the show:Intrigue Explained is a show where three former diplomats (John Fowler, Dmitry Grozoubinski and Helen Zhang*) break down the big...2024-04-141h 00Intrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedMaking Friends and Influencing in Southeast AsiaA 2024 survey of experts across Southeast Asia found that for the first time, more would see themselves aligned with China than the US in a hypothetical confrontation between the two superpowers.What are the implications of that shift, and more broadly is soft power and public perception abroad a significant factor in foreign policy?A version of this podcast was initially uploaded without any actual audio. We sincerely apologize for the confusion, and accept with grace the roughly fifty messages we got telling us how much of an improvement an hour of silence was. 2024-04-071h 00Intrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedMaking Friends and Influencing in Southeast AsiaA 2024 survey of experts across Southeast Asia found that for the first time, more would see themselves aligned with China than the US in a hypothetical confrontation between the two superpowers. What are the implications of that shift, and more broadly is soft power and public perception abroad a significant factor in foreign policy? About the show:Intrigue Explained is a show where three former diplomats (John Fowler, Dmitry Grozoubinski and Helen Zhang*) break down the big stories in international news.The show is based on reporting from International Intrigue's free...2024-04-061h 00Intrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedRussian Terror and Macron's FlexA double feature episode discussing the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall Music Centre in Moscow, and the French President's increasingly assertive posture on the world stage. About the show:Intrigue Explained is a show where three former diplomats (John Fowler, Dmitry Grozoubinski and Helen Zhang*) break down the big stories in international news.The show is based on reporting from International Intrigue's free daily newsletter. Sign up to receive the world's news in a format you'll love and at a length you can digest over coffee.Dmitry's book "Why...2024-03-2556 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedUnderstanding China - Part 1 of 536: The Two SessionsIn this first episode of what could well be an endless series, resident China experts Helen and John walk us through China Politics 101 following a robust discussion of the proposed TikTok divestment bill in the US Congress. The episode draws its name from two 'sessions' taking place earlier in March: the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and the National People’s Congress.About the show:Intrigue Explained is a show where three former diplomats (John Fowler, Dmitry Grozoubinski and Helen Zhang*) break down the big stories in international news.The show...2024-03-161h 00Intrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedSpying, Spies and RevelationsIs espionage running rampant, and is the new Western strategy of dragging it out into the light a winning one? We dive into the world of spies and spooks following some shocking allegations by the head of Australia's domestic counter-intelligence service ASIO and a spate of high-profile incidents around the world. About the show:Intrigue Explained is a show where three former diplomats (John Fowler, Dmitry Grozoubinski and Helen Zhang*) break down the big stories in international news.The show is based on reporting from International Intrigue's free daily newsletter. Sign up to...2024-03-0959 minBits and PiecesBits and PiecesChatGPT gegen die Klimakrise?Willkommen zur neuesten Folge des Podcasts “Bits and Pieces: Stück für Stück zur nachhaltigen Softwareentwicklung”! In dieser Episode werfen Kati und Franzi unter dem Gesichtspunkt der Nachhaltigkeit einen Blick auf Chat GPT – eine Anwendung, die wahrscheinlich jeder schon einmal genutzt hat, sei es für einfache Fragen oder zum Programmieren einer Webseite. Aber was genau steckt hinter diesem Chat Bot? Wie funktioniert er und welches immense Rechenvermögen verwendet das System von OpenAI? Kann er sogar dabei helfen, den Klimawandel einzudämmen? Um uns mit diesen Fragen besser vertraut zu machen, haben wir den Experten un...2024-03-0116 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedWTF is going on at the WTOAgainst John's better judgement, trade nerd Dmitry attempts to provide a vaguely accessible explanation of the World Trade Organization and its 13th Ministerial Conference. Also includes brief discussions of the 2nd anniversary of Russia's re-invasion of Ukraine and the US veto of another UN Security Council Resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. About the show:Intrigue Explained is a show where three former diplomats (John Fowler, Dmitry Grozoubinski and Helen Zhang*) break down the big stories in international news.The show is based on reporting from International Intrigue's free daily newsletter. Sign up...2024-02-271h 09Intrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedThe US and NATO - What's the Pitch to US Taxpayers?Following the comments by Former President Trump about a failure by some European states to meet their NATO spending commitments, we dive into the question: Should US taxpayers be underwriting European defense? About the show:Intrigue Explained is a show where three former diplomats (John Fowler, Dmitry Grozoubinski and Helen Zhang) break down the big stories in international news.The show is based on reporting from International Intrigue's free daily newsletter. Sign up to receive the world's news in a format you'll love and at a length you can digest over coffee.2024-02-191h 01Intrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedUnderstanding Davos and the World Economic ForumIn an episode sure to do wonders for their inboxes the hosts (who have attended four times between them) try to explain the World Economic Forum's annual Davos meeting, and why everyone keeps shouting about it. All hail the lizard people!About the show:Intrigue Explained is a show where three former diplomats (John Fowler, Dmitry Grozoubinski and Helen Zhang) break down the big stories in international news.The show is based on reporting from International Intrigue's free daily newsletter. Sign up to receive the world's news in a format you'll love and...2024-02-0945 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedUkraine War: Hard QuestionsRecorded on the 658th day of the Russian escalation, against the backdrop of opposition to Western funding for Ukraine in Washington and Brussels, we take a look at the state of the war and grapple with some of the hard questions facing policymakers. About the show:Intrigue Explained is a show where three former diplomats (John Fowler, Dmitry Grozoubinski and Helen Zhang) break down the big stories in international news.The show is based on reporting from International Intrigue's free daily newsletter. Sign up to receive the world's news in a format you'll...2023-12-1551 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedBack Next Week!Sorry everyone, no podcast this week as our least coordinated co-host injured himself a bit. He's recovering nicely though and we'll be back next week with more spicy geopolitical hot-takes!2023-12-0900 minIntrigue OutloudIntrigue OutloudIntrigue Explained: Al-Jabbering about COP28Hey Intriguers! We'll be back soon posting new and exciting content in this feed, but in the meantime, check out an episode of our sister podcast Intrigue Explained. On this episode, Intrigue co-founders John Fowler and Helen Zhang are joined by Dmitry Grozoubinski of ExplainTrade to discuss the COP28 Summit in Dubai. Check out more episodes of Intrigue Explained here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-0443 minThe Smart 7The Smart 7The Sunday 7 - COP 28 opens in Dubai, marking World AIDS day with a plan to end AIDS by 2030, Virgin Atlantic’s Vegetable Oil Jet and we wave goodbye to Edinburgh’s Giant PandasThe Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 14 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and the Sunday 7 has just won a Gold Award as “Best Conversation Starter” in the International Signal Podcast Awards  If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...Today's episode includes the following guests:Simon...2023-12-0317 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedWe're Al-Jabering about COPIt's the first day of COP28 and there's a new fund, controversy about the host and 70,000 people loitering around the coffee stall. We dive into some of the geopolitics. About the show:Intrigue Explained is a show where three former diplomats (John Fowler, Dmitry Grozoubinski and Helen Zhang) break down the big stories in international news.The show is based on reporting from International Intrigue's free daily newsletter. Sign up to receive the world's news in a format you'll love and at a length you can digest over coffee.2023-12-0143 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedIsrael-Hamas Ceasefire, Why Now? What Next?Former Australian diplomats John, Helen and Dmitry share some thoughts on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, the actors in the region and what may come next.About the show:Intrigue Explained is a show where three former diplomats (John Fowler, Dmitry Grozoubinski and Helen Zhang) break down the big stories in international news.The show is based on reporting from International Intrigue's free daily newsletter. Sign up to receive the world's news in a format you'll love and at a length you can digest over coffee.Show Notes:At the end...2023-11-2451 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedWake up Joe, Xi-plomacy's Here!Former Australian diplomats John, Helen and Dmitry reflect on the first meeting between President's Xi Jinping of China and Joe Biden of the United States. We talk about why both sides agreed to a meeting now, who it was a win for, and how businesses may be looking at China as an investment destination. About the show:Intrigue Explained is a show where three former diplomats (John Fowler, Dmitry Grozoubinski and Helen Zhang) break down the big stories in international news.The show is based on reporting from International Intrigue's free...2023-11-1751 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedAI Road to SerfdomFormer Australia diplomats John, Helen and Dmitry break down the foreign policy side of AI regulation, including the joint declaration the Bletchley AI Safety Summit and the Biden Administration's Executive Order on all things AI Safety.We debate whether now is the right time to regulate, the dangers of regulatory capture, and unpack some of the ways AI could transform diplomacy and negotiations.About the show:Intrigue Explained is a show where three former diplomats (John Fowler, Dmitry Grozoubinski and Helen Zhang) break down the big stories in international news.The...2023-11-1051 minPlumfield MomsPlumfield MomsOur Reading Life: October 2023  The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen  The 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith   The Bomb by Theodore Taylor  "The Dearth Of Historical Fiction Is A Disservice To Curious Kids Everywhere" The Federalist A Little Tiger in the Chinese Night by Song Nan Zhang Sophie Choir by Jonathan Auxier Peter Nimble by Jonathan Auxier The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt  The Wednesday Wars Book Club  The Way of the Story Teller by Ruth Sawyer  Mara’s Stories by Gary D. Schmidt  Anson’s Way by Gary D. Schmidt Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy by Gary D. Schmidt First...2023-10-041h 25Intrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedInterview with James the Spaghetti Kozak - An American Fighting in Ukraine (Part 2 - Trope Busting)James also known as 'Spaghetti Kozak' is an American who has spent more than a year fighting for Ukraine as part of the AFU, and even longer than that fighting all-comers in the Twitter war that has raged since the war started.In this special bonus episode of Intrigue Explained, Dmitry put to James some of the most infuriating takes and opinions on the Ukraine war floating around the internet.You can find James on Twitter: @SpaghettiKozakYou can also find his YouTube content on his channel: Spaghetti Kozak MediaIn...2023-06-151h 27Intrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedInterview with James the Spaghetti Kozak - An American Fighting for Ukraine (Part 1)James also known as 'Spaghetti Kozak' is an American who has spent more than a year fighting for Ukraine as part of the AFU, and even longer than that fighting all-comers in the Twitter war that has raged since the war started.In this special bonus episode of Intrigue Explained, Dmitry sat down with James for a wide-ranging discussion of the war, social media, grifters, geopolitics and understanding Russia.There were also some Warhammer 40,000 references, because we just can't help ourselves.You can find James on Twitter: @SpaghettiKozakYou can also...2023-06-131h 38Intrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedEx-Diplomats Debate: Does Blinken's upcoming visit to China signal weakness?Dmitry and John debate whether the upcoming visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to China is a signal of US weakness.Also on the show:Two stories focused on Saudi Arabia:Their exploring joining the BRICS Development Bank (the NDB);Their succesful attempt to purchase the PGA Golf TourAbout the show:Intrigue Explained is a show where two former diplomats (Dmitry Grozoubinski and John Fowler) and the people they know break down the big stories in international news.The show is based...2023-06-0858 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedEx-Diplomats Debate: Are authoritarian states just better equipped for foreign policy?Dmitry and John debate whether democracies are at a disadvantage in international relations compared to their more authoritarian counterparts. Also on the show:What the US debt limit deal means for international relations; andAn update on the tense situation in Kosovo.About the show:Intrigue Explained is a show where two former diplomats (Dmitry Grozoubinski and John Fowler) and the people they know break down the big stories in international news.The show is based on reporting from International Intrigue's free daily newsletter. Sign...2023-06-0156 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedEx-Diplomats Debate: Should we ban the media channels of our foreign adversaries?Former diplomats Dmitry and John debate whether the West should seek to restrict the media channels of foreign adversaries.Is it smarter in the long term to ban stations like RT, or to ignore them?Also on the show:The incurions into the Belgorod Oblast by Russian paramilitaries hostile to the Kremlin; andthe massive fine issued to Meta by the European Union over Facebook's user data transfers to the US.About the show:Intrigue Explained is a show where two former diplomats (Dmitry Grozoubinski and John...2023-05-2558 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedEx-Diplomats Debate: Should We Embrace Chequebook Diplomacy? This week Dmitry and John debate whether the West needs to stop faffing around and start splashing cash if it wants to keep up with the unromantic investment diplomacy of its geostrategic adversaries.Also on the show:President Biden abruptly cancels his visit to the Asia Pacific in order to deal with the debt ceiling crisis at home;The Wagner Group's Prigozhin was allegedly in talks with the Ukrainian intelligence; andA roundup of some fascinating elections and election results from Turkey to Thailand.About the show:...2023-05-1956 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedEx-Diplomats Debate: Do we still need Embassies?This week Dmitry and John naval gaze on whether their lives had any meaning, or more specifically about whether there's still a role and function for diplomats posted overseas under the traditional embassy model. Also on the show: The upcoming elections in Turkey, where Erdoğan faces his first true challenge at the ballot box since 2014 amid high inflation and a more unified opposition; andCivil unrest in Pakistan around the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on corruption charges against a backdrop of looming potential economic collapse.About the s...2023-05-121h 08Intrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedEx-Diplomats Debate: Ukraine War Update and China's Ukraine DiplomacyThis week Dmitry and John revisit the Russian invasion in Ukraine, providing an update on the situation, discussing the anticipated Ukrainian spring counteroffensive, and what China's recent forays into Ukraine war diplomacy might mean.We also cover:The South African debate about whether to follow their ICC obligations and arrest Vladimir Putin if he travels to the country for the upcoming BRICS summit; andA ruling against Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on charges of defamation against Modi, and all people named Modi that cost him his seat in parliament.About...2023-04-2952 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedEx-Diplomats Debate: Is President Macron wrong on China, Taiwan, and European Strategic Autonomy?In our most contentious debate episode yet, Dmitry and John get into it over whether French President Macron was wrong in his remarks about the desirability of Europe moving away from a dependence on the US and toward 'Strategic Autonomy', the very different optics of his and Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen simultaneous visits and the implications for Taiwan. We also cover:The recent leaks of US intelligence on DiscordThe first direct talks between Saudi and Houthi representatives in YemenChinese naval exercises in the Taiwan StraitAbout the show:International, Intrigue...2023-04-1358 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedEx-Diplomats Debate: Should Bad Actors be on UN Bodies? This week on Intrigue Explained we mark Russia taking up the chairmanship of the UN Security Council by debating whether it, and countries like it, should even be on UN bodies in the first place. We also cover:Finland (finally) joining NATO President Macron of France visits ChinaAbout the show:International, Intrigue is the show where two former diplomats (Dmitry Grozoubinski and John Fowler) and the people they know break down the big stories in international news.Sign up to International Intrigue's free daily newsletter to...2023-04-0748 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedEx-Diplomats Debate: Is De-Globalization Smart Strategy for the West?This week on Intrigue Explained John dons his defender of globalism Davos man coat and Dmitry straps on a MAGA hat as we debate whether de-globalization, friendshoring, American First and Strategic Autonomy are smart strategies for the West.We also cover:Spy Balloon - We miss you, floaty.Georgia - Succesful protests against the 'Foreign Agents' Bills and what they say about Russian influence.Japan and South Korea - A deal is reached on compensation for forcibly mobilized workers as a larger threat looms on the horizon.About the...2023-03-1046 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedEx-Diplomats Debate: Is it in China's Interest to Arm Russia?This week John and Dmitry examine, through the hallowed mechanism of getting into an argument, the arguments China might be considering in favor of providing Russia lethal aid.We also cover:Covid-19 - Several US agencies have indicated they consider the lab leak theory to be credible;Nigeria - A new president is elected in Nigeria but with only 37% of the vote, low turnout and facing some huge challenges; andUK and EU - A new pact is forged between the EU and UK on how resolve their differences over the...2023-03-0253 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedEx-Diplomats Debate: Is the Cold War a Good Analogy for the 21st Century?This week John and Dmitry forgo a main story to duke it out over whether the Cold War is a relevant and useful analogy for the coming era of great power competition. Should policymakers be looking to the Cold War for lessons, or should they be thinking in terms of multipolar, regional diplomacy and dispersed power centres.We also cover:Ukraine - On the one year anniversary of the invasion Dmitry and John allow themselves the schadenfreude of discussing those who confidently dismissed any suggestion an invasion could possibly occurRussia - China's...2023-02-2455 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedTurkey, Syria and Post-Earthquake GeopoliticsThis week we do our best to catch you up on the immensely complicated Syrian Civil War, the role Turkey plays in it, and how the horrific earthquake along the Syrian-Turkish border could shakeup the regions politics.John and Dmitry also discussed:Israel - Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets against new proposed bills that neuter the Court's role in checking government actionsMoldova - The Pro-EU Prime Minister resigns at a tense time for the country, with allegations of Russian interference in the airIran...2023-02-1651 minIntrigue OutloudIntrigue Outloud15 February: Moldova's government crumbles and Israelis protestOn today’s Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founders John Fowler and Helen Zhang join Ethan Plotkin to discuss a potential plot against Moldova’s government, and the judicial reforms that are bringing hundreds of thousands of Israelis into the streets.If you like the show, make sure to subscribe, leave a rating and a review, and tell a friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-1512 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedUnderstanding WagnerInternational, Intrigue is the show where two former diplomats (Dmitry Grozoubinski and John Fowler) and the people they know break down the big stories in international news.This week's main story was the Wagner Group PMC, a Russian private army that's in the news both in Ukraine and in Africa. Who are they, why have they been succesful and what does their rise mean for geopolitics?John and Dmitry also discussed:Hong Kong - What the trials of those arrested during the 2020 proteests mean for Hong Kong's trajectoryIran - The...2023-02-0953 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedBalloons, Tanks and ChipsWe're back for the 2023 season of Intrigue, Explained - The show where two former diplomats and the people they know break down the big stories in international news.This week we're focusing on a still largely secret agreement between the US, Japan and the Netherlands to restrict the export to China of the technology and components required to silicon chips.This is part of a growing escalation as China and the West maneuver for supremacy in the technology future, and has implications for everything from Taiwan to the EU.We're also taking a...2023-02-0344 minIntrigue ExplainedIntrigue ExplainedPre-Episode - China and Covid-19 In this special release before the first season, we discuss the history of China's Covid-19 response, the rush of protests in late November 2022 and the options President Xi has moving forward.You can watch the episode on Youtube here.If you want brief, accessible summaries of international news delivered to your inbox fresh every weekday morning for free, then sign up to International Intrigue.2022-12-2747 minPrimary Care PearlsPrimary Care Pearls"I loved [Keto] because I lost the weight" - Nutrition Medicine (Part II)In this episode, Nate, Justin, and Tina sit around the proverbial dinner table to discuss different types of eating patterns or "diets" and why a whole food plant-based diet might deserve a spot at the top of the food chain.Share your reactions and questions with us at  Speak Pipe . We might feature you on a future episode!=== Outline ===1. Introduction2. Chapter 1: Types of Eating Patterns3. Chapter 2: Whole Food Plant-Based Diet4. Chapter 3: Emotional and Psychological Nature of Eating5. Conclusion=== Learning Points ===Patients have different motivations for changing their e...2022-11-2826 minPrimary Care PearlsPrimary Care Pearls"Nothing was ever real food..." - Nutrition Medicine (Part I)In our inaugural episode of the nutrition series, Nate, Justin and our patient, Tina,  tackle nutrition myths and what it means to eat for joy. Pretty ambitious... did they bite off more than they can chew?? Listen to find out. Share your reactions and questions with us at  Speak Pipe . We might feature you on a future episode!=== Outline ===1. Introduction2. Chapter 1: Tina's Story3. Chapter 2: Eating for Joy4. Chapter 3: Busting Nutrition Myths5. Conclusion=== Learning Points ===Eating behavior is deeply rooted in personal experience. Healthy eating can be a joyo...2022-11-1427 minThe Book ReviewThe Book ReviewBrian Morton on ‘Tasha: A Son’s Memoir’Brian Morton, an accomplished novelist, has turned to nonfiction for the first time in his new book, “Tasha: A Son’s Memoir.” On this week’s podcast, he discusses his mother’s life, the difficulties in taking care of her toward the end of her life and what led him to write a memoir.“I started writing a few pages about her, and I relished the freedom to write directly, to write without having to invent any characters,” Morton says. “I love to write about fictional characters, that’s my favorite part of writing. But it takes me a very long tim...2022-05-2036 minIt’s About Family: The Fast & Furious PodcastIt’s About Family: The Fast & Furious PodcastFast & Furious 9 Review + Spoiler DiscussionIt’s here, finally! We’ve watched Fast & Furious 9 after waiting well over a year, thanks to the delays. Does it live up to our expectations? Was it worth the wait? Listen in to find out the answers to those questions, plus much more. 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