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In Defense of Plants PodcastEp. 521 - Plant Conservation from the SkyGo looking for information on rare plant population health and it can be surprisingly hard to come by. Plant monitoring, especially over the long term, is a challenge and data have not always kept up with the need. Dr. Michelle DePrenger-Levin and her colleagues at the Denver Botanic Gardens are doing their part to fix this and using some cool technology in the process. Join us as we discuss how drones are helping plant monitoring and conservation efforts. This episode was produced in part by Elle, Steve, Cassie, Chuck, Aaron, Gillian, Abi, Rich, Shad, Maddie, Owen, Linda, Alana, Sigma...2025-04-1458 min
"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player AnalysisInference Scaling, Alignment Faking, Deal Making? Frontier Research with Ryan Greenblatt of RedwoodIn this episode, Ryan Greenblatt, Chief Scientist at Redwood Research, discusses various facets of AI safety and alignment. He delves into recent research on alignment faking, covering experiments involving different setups such as system prompts, continued pre-training, and reinforcement learning. Ryan offers insights on methods to ensure AI compliance, including giving AIs the ability to voice objections and negotiate deals. The conversation also touches on the future of AI governance, the risks associated with AI development, and the necessity of international cooperation. Ryan shares his perspective on balancing AI progress with safety, emphasizing the need for transparency and cautious...2025-02-203h 21
StarTalk RadioCosmic Queries – Stoner Edition with Janna LevinIs anything real? Is time just a construct? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen answer your far-out questions about black holes, dark matter, and the universe with astrophysicist Janna Levin. (Originally Aired Tuesday, March 8 2022)NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/show/cosmic-queries-stoner-edition-with-janna-levin/ Thanks to our Patrons Ivan Masjuk, c, Nathan Mitchell, Conner Kemmsies, Dustin Dewayne Hart, Kyle Reinsberg, Andrew Magri, Virginia Cohen, Cathleen Corrie, and David Claassen for supporting us this week.
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"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player AnalysisDodging Latent Space Detectors: Obfuscated Activation Attacks with Luke, Erik, and Scott.In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan explores the groundbreaking paper on obfuscated activations with 3 members from the research team - Luke Bailey, Eric Jenner, and Scott Emmons. The team discusses how their work challenges latent-based defenses in AI systems, demonstrating methods to bypass safety mechanisms while maintaining harmful behaviors. Join us for an in-depth technical conversation about AI safety, interpretability, and the ongoing challenge of creating robust defense systems.Do check out the "Obfuscated Activations Bypass LLM Latent-Space Defenses" paper here: https://obfuscated-activations.github.io/Help shape...2025-01-182h 10
"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player AnalysisGene Hunting with o1-pro: Reasoning about Rare Diseases with ChatGPT Pro Grantee Dr. Catherine BrownsteinNathan explores the cutting-edge intersection of AI and rare disease research with Dr. Catherine Brownstein of Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, we dive into how frontier AI models are revolutionizing the diagnosis of rare diseases. Join us for an insightful conversation with a ChatGPT Pro grant winner who's pioneering the use of AI to help patients find answers faster.Help shape our show by taking our quick listener survey at https://bit.ly/TurpentinePulseCheck out Modern Relationships, where Erik...2025-01-151h 33
"Upstream" with Erik TorenbergShould AI have Rights? With Nathan Labenz and Yeshua God, RobopsychologistThis week on Upstream, Nathan Labenz explores the fascinating and controversial realm of AI consciousness with robo-psychologist Yeshua God. Yeshua tackles the philosophical and ethical considerations of AI consciousness, discussing AI self-awareness, memory, and emotional capacity, while debating the implications of treating AI as sentient beings.—📰 Be notified early when Turpentine's drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess 🙏 Help shape our show by taking our quick listener survey at https://bit.ly/TurpentinePulse —RECOMMENDED PODCASTS: 🎙️The Cognitive Revolution is a podc...2025-01-113h 01
"Upstream" with Erik TorenbergCombining Biology and AI w/ Michael Levin and Dr. Leo Pio LopezThis week we’re releasing an episode from the Cognitive Revolution, Nathan Labenz interviews Professor Michael Levin and Dr. Leo Pio Lopez about their groundbreaking research integrating multiple biological datasets using advanced AI techniques to predict new disease links, and discusses broader implications for AI in biology and future technologies. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/47dd68fb-1bea-43c0-809e-6a1a32c9cb48—📰Be notified early when Turpentine's drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess 🙏Help shape our show by taking our q...2024-11-231h 15
Musical Theatre Radio presents "Be Our Guest"Be Our Guest wtih Marcus Wood and Nathan Rees (Blodlina The Viking Musical)
Marcus Wood: Composer and Co-lyricist
Marcus studied Acting and Stage Combat at East 15. He supported his studies as a professional composer and lyricist – writing over 140 songs, a chart single (Belgium), 15 short films and 30 videogames. Working with Nathan Rees (writer), Marcus produced, edited and starred in The Other Way (2019) an award-winning short film which was part of the 168 Film Festival. Video games include Stellaxy, Randy and Manilla and Ghosts in Meatspace.
Theatre credits include as fight director on Skin In The Game (London, 2019) and as actor/musician in Sanditon: 200 Years Later (The Other Palace, London 2019) where he met...2024-11-0524 min
"Upstream" with Erik TorenbergEmbodied Minds and Cognitive Agents with Dr. Michael LevinIn this episode, Dr. Michael Levin, Distinguished Professor of Biology at Tufts University, joins Nathan Labenz of The Cognitive Revolution Podcast to discuss embodied minds, his research into limb regeneration and collective intelligence, cognitive light cones, and much more. Dr. Levin and the Levin Lab work at the intersection of biology, artificial life, bioengineering, synthetic morphology, and cognitive science.Nathan just recorded a second episode with Michael Levin and Leo Pio Lopez here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0PsvToTZVtZkdTemV6ntUk?si=85e4614f079a4fcd —📰 Be notified early...2024-10-191h 27
"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player AnalysisConvergent Evolution: The Co-Revolution of AI & Biology with Professor Michael Levin & Staff Scientist Leo Pio LopezNathan hosts Professor Michael Levin and Staff Scientist Dr. Leo Pio Lopez from Tufts University in this episode of The Cognitive Revolution. They discuss their groundbreaking paper that combines biological datasets into a unified network model of disease using advanced embedding techniques. The conversation covers the technical details of their work, including a predicted link between GABA and melanoma, and explores broader topics in AI for biology. From multi-scale intelligence in biological systems to the future of human enhancement and digital life, this thought-provoking episode reminds us of the rapidly approaching future and the work needed to prepare for...2024-10-121h 15
NOW with Dave BrownEpisode 1058: Full ShowToday on NOW with Dave Brown,
Two-time Boccia Paralympian, Alison Levin is looking to medal for the first time at the 2024 Paris Games. Alex Smyth shares an exclusive interview with her on the Road to the Paralympics. Amazon had an Accessibility event in Toronto last week where they showed off some new smart home technology. Matisse Hamel-Nelis was there, and she shares what stood out to her. Vancouver Community Reporter, Nathan Clement is an advisor to this year’s edition of Shim’s Ride. Proceeds from the event benefit Praxis Spinal Cord Research. Nathan tells us all about it. Amazon Prim...2024-07-041h 46
"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player AnalysisDr. Michael Levin on Embodied Minds and Cognitive AgentsIn this episode, Dr Michael Levin, Distinguished Professor of Biology at Tufts University, joins Nathan to discuss embodied minds, his research into limb regeneration and collective intelligence, cognitive light cones, and much more. Michael and the Levin Lab work at the intersection of biology, artificial life, bioengineering, synthetic morphology, and cognitive science.LINKS:The Levin Lab and Dr. Michael Levin’s research: https://drmichaellevin.org/resources/Dr Michael Levin’s blog: https://thoughtforms.life/about/Tufts University Faculty Profile: https://as.tufts.edu/biology/people/faculty/michael-levinMi...2024-02-091h 25
Essential Questions with Rabbi Dan LevinHow Do We Best Parent Our Children in Youth Sports? with Dr. Andrea Corn and Randy NathanIn today’s episode, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Dr. Andrea Corn and Randy Nathan about youth sports. They discuss the different physical, social, and leadership benefits they see for children involved in youth sports, how to handle winning and losing, the balance between youth sports and other obligations, and more.
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The Unimaginary Friendcast#320 - Danny Masterson - Scientologist RapistDavid Monster knew the Convicted Rapist, his Victims, his Supporters, AND how Scientology created a Haven for Predators. It’s not a pleasant journey, but it’s an important trip to take if you want to understand how anything like this can happen and be supported for so long, in this day and age. Other Topics Include: Donald Trump, MAGA, Taylor Swift, Tom Cruise, Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Leah Remini, Mike Rinder, Aaron Smith-Levin, Growing Up In Scientology, Tony Ortega, The Church of Scientology, Halloween, Jane Doe, L Ron Hubbard, and Lesbians, but nothing about how the U.S...2023-09-231h 19
Personal Injury Mastermind206. Nathan Gotch, Gotch SEO — Relevance Wins: Law Firm SEO for 2023Get ready to level up your law firm's online presence! In this can't-miss episode, we welcome back SEO guru Nathan Gotch (@nathan.gotch), Founder of Gotch SEO Academy , for an in-depth masterclass on search engine optimization.If you want to get found and stand out in the crowded legal market, SEO is essential. Done right, it's the most cost-effective way to drive traffic, capture leads, and build authority. Whether you're new to SEO or want a refresher, this episode has tactics that work in today's evolving landscape. Invest the time. Gain an invaluable edge over the competition.2023-09-1258 min
Industry Horror CoffincastThe Stepford Wives 1975 Movie ReviewBased on the Ira Levin Novel The Stepford Wives, we journey with a family to the town of Stepford where there's a Men's Association, but there is something off in the town of Stepford especially with the Wives that get settled into Stepford.2023-08-2807 min
Crossroads Blues RADIOE367 Special "Blues Summer" N3Crossroads Blues Radio. Special "Blues Summer" N3, tercer episodi especial de l'estiu de 2023. Dues hores de Blues non-stop, amb una selecció de les novetats que hem anat presentant durant els mesos de gener a juny d'aquest any. Tercer episodi de "Blues Summer", amb la següent playlist: Moody Smith & The Speculators, Beiztegui & The Hammond Lovers, ValLimar Jansen, Nathan James, Duca Belintani, The Lazy Tones, Craig Erickson, Joe Louis Walker, Savoy Brown, John Nemeth & The Blue Dreamers, Katy Raucher & The Spectrums, The Özdemirs, Van Morrison, Doug MacLeod, The Cadillac Kings, Muddy Husky Duo, Sharrie Williams, David Giorcelli Trio feat. Drew Davies, Bac...2023-08-042h 00Crossroads Blues RADIOE367 Special "Blues Summer" N3Crossroads Blues Radio. Special "Blues Summer" N3, tercer episodi especial de l'estiu de 2023. Dues hores de Blues non-stop, amb una selecció de les novetats que hem anat presentant durant els mesos de gener a juny d'aquest any. Tercer episodi de "Blues Summer", amb la següent playlist: Moody Smith & The Speculators, Beiztegui & The Hammond Lovers, ValLimar Jansen, Nathan James, Duca Belintani, The Lazy Tones, Craig Erickson, Joe Louis Walker, Savoy Brown, John Nemeth & The Blue Dreamers, Katy Raucher & The Spectrums, The Özdemirs, Van Morrison, Doug MacLeod, The Cadillac Kings, Muddy Husky Duo, Sharrie Williams, David Giorcelli Trio feat. Drew Davies, Bac...2023-08-042h 00
Startup Hypeman: The GOAT to Market ShowGTM 1-5: Achieving a 97% Hiring Acceptance Rate with Regal CEO Alex LevinEvery successful founder and investor will tell you 10 out of 10 times that TEAM matters more than anything else. As you scale, WHO you hire and HOW you hire them is the difference between 3x growth and falling 6 months behind target. That's why your PROCESS needs to be ironclad. Alex Levin is the Cofounder and CEO of Regal. Since launching in 2020, Regal has scaled to over 100 employees. During this time they reached $10M+ ARR in the first 2 years, have driven over $1 Billion in revenue for...2023-06-0452 min
Thinking LSATBig Law Expectations (Ep. 398)You are online 24-7. The client is always right. “I don’t know” is never an acceptable answer. These are a few of the “non-negotiable expectations” of an attorney working in big law. Nathan and Ben react to a leaked training slide that recently went viral for showing how big-law associates are expected to devote their lives to their jobs. Later, the guys consider reasons for liking a particular law school when all law schools are basically the same. They distinguish between effective and ineffective approaches to reviewing Reading Comprehension. And they explain what they mean when they say, “Don’t pay fo...2023-04-171h 13
Leaving HillsongTrials and Tribulations - R.v Brian Charles HoustonWhy is Hillsong's Brian Houston going to court? What is this case about? Why do Australian lawyers wear wigs and who the heck is 'R'? What's a Royal Commission? Councillor Nathan Zamprogno joins me, Tanya Levin, to discuss the court case that will start in Sydney's local court on December 2, 2022, We are not here to speculate or opine, merely to outline the processes that have taken place leading to this court appearance. So join us, in the pursuit of the understanding of how criminal justice might work in the land Down Under...2022-11-2734 min
Goddard in the WorldKristi Petersen SchoonoverKristi Petersen Schoonover’s stories have appeared in many publications, including Generation X-ed, Horror Library Volume 7, Lovecraftian Microfiction Volumes 6 & 7, Wicked Creatures, Crow & Cross Keys, Dancing in the Shadows: An Anne Rice Tribute Anthology, Dead Stars & Stone Arches, and others; work is forthcoming in Out of Time: True Paranormal Encounters. Her novel, Bad Apple, will get a 10th anniversary release this year, and her short story collection, The Shadows Behind, will be followed by a second collection in 2024. She is also currently curating the anthology Wicked Sick for Wicked Creative. She holds an MFA from Goddard College, has held three No...2022-09-272h 08
The Jason Levin Show#28: Nathan Baugh - The Art of StorytellingNathan Baugh is the writer behind World Builders, a newsletter teaching over 18,000 readers how to improve their storytelling.2022-07-2336 min
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationWaiting on EdTech w/ The Tech RabbiOn this week's episode we interview Michael Cohen, the Tech Rabbi. Michael is both a designer and an educator, as well as the author of the recent book Educated by Design, which outlines methods for bringing design thinking and creativity into the classroom - Michael is a big fan of creativity. Our conversation started from the recognition that the promise of technology in education has not always been the reality for students on the ground, but moved to consider the ways in which the democratization of education is being propelled by the students and teachers make real use of t...2022-05-1550 min
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationEfficiency vs. Equity w/ Martin OliverTeachers are bring tech into the classroom more than every before, but if those tech tools aren't designed for the reality and context of all students - can they really be effective? On this week's episode we speak with Professor Martin Oliver, Pro-Director for Academic Development at the University College of London’s Institute of Education. During our conversation, Martin explained that choosing effective tech tools for learning is less about choosing the most cutting edge options, and more about optimizing technology choices to the real context of students’ lives. That, in the trade off between efficiency and e...2022-05-051h 03
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationEdTech & Equity w/ Ann KozmaWhat is it about a simple undo button that fills young students with confidence? How can technology support diverse methods of assessment and create space for everyone to have a voice?On this week's episode we discuss Flipgrid and the impact of technology on equity in education with Ann Kozma. Ann loves to encourage others to “push all the buttons” as they use Flipgrid to empower learners of all ages to share their voices and respect the diverse voices of others. She has spent 20+ years dedicated to transforming education as a 1st grade classroom teacher, as a K-8 I...2022-04-2837 min
Fifty Key Stage Musicals: The PodcastGUYS AND DOLLSGUYS AND DOLLSCOMPOSER: Frank LoesserLYRICIST: Frank LoesserBOOK: Abe Burrows and Jo SwerlingDIRECTOR: George S. KauffmanCHOREOGRAPHER: Michael KiddPRINCIPLE CAST: Robert Alda (Sky), Isabel Bigley (Sarah), Vivian Blaine (Adelaide), Sam Levene (Nathan)OPENING DATE: Nov 24, 1950CLOSING DATE: Nov 28, 1953PERFORMANCES: 1,200SYNOPSIS: Gambler Nathan Detroit needs $1000 to secure a place for his illegal games. When he runs into fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, he bets him $1000 that Sky cannot...2022-04-2350 min
Champions...of Digression!Titan Up the Defense 275- Batman #440Holy auspicious beginning to a storyline, Batman! Cory's in space getting his origin retconned, so the delightful Elana Levin helps Hub unpack Batman 440, the first chapter of the Titans/Batman crossover, A Lonely Place of Dying. You guys? It's really good! If you enjoy the show and would like access to bonus materials, please consider donating at patreon.com/ttwasteland
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Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationFlipped Classroom w/ Mandy RiceFlipping your classroom means swapping the work typically done at home with the instruction typically done in the classroom. Teachers use videos to introduce content to students at home and then use the in-class time for asking questions, applying skills, and individualized instruction. In this episode, we discuss with classroom flipping expert Mandy Rice who is a classroom flipping expert with more than 10 years of experience.She has a teacher support business "Teach On A Mission" and her online course, Flipped Classroom Formula, where thousands of teachers have gone from the center of their classroom and...2022-04-2039 min
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationVirtual Classrooms, Virtual Worlds - Feat. Andreina Parisi-AmonFor two years during the pandemic, many classrooms went virtual. What have we learned about the pros and cons of virtual classrooms during that time? We are joined by education expert Dr. Andreina Parisi-Amon from Engageli as we discuss virtual classrooms for a virtual world.To find out more about our podcast, visit us at www.learningmachinepodcast.comSupport the show2022-04-1331 min
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationSeason Three TrailerLearning Machine is a podcast about the uncertain future of education, and this season, season three, is our EdTech season. We want to know how technology is transforming the classroom, for better - and for worse. Join us each episode for conversations with experts in the EdTech arena, from teachers, to researchers, to CEOs, and join us online to discuss our weekly debate topic. To find out more about our podcast, visit us at www.learningmachinepodcast.comSupport the show2022-04-1206 minChampions...of Digression!Titan Up the Defense 270- Young Justice #1 (1998)Jnco! Set your wayback machines for 1998, because in this episode Hub and special guest Elana Levin take a look at Young Justice #1! Topics include: trying to find the right lens to view this issue through, the Young Justice TV show, 80's glam metal, 90's fashion, and our misspent early adulthood. Enjoy? Enjoy?
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StarTalk RadioCosmic Queries – Stoner Edition with Janna LevinIs anything real? Is time just a construct? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen answer your far-out questions about black holes, dark matter, and the universe with astrophysicist Janna Levin. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/show/cosmic-queries-stoner-edition-with-janna-levin/Thanks to our Patrons Ivan Masjuk, c, Nathan Mitchell, Conner Kemmsies, Dustin Dewayne Hart, Kyle Reinsberg, Andrew Magri, Virginia Cohen, Cathleen Corrie, and David Claassenfor supporting us this week.Photo Credit: Les Bossinas (Cortez III Service C...2022-03-0849 min
The Muck PodcastEpisode 112: By Hook or By Crook | Bruce's Beach and Mildred Fish-HarnackTina and Hillary cover Mildred Fish-Harnack and Bruce’s Beach.
Tina’s Story
After purchasing land on Manhattan Beach California In 1912, Willa and Charles Bruce created a popular resort for local black residents. BUT, when white neighbors complain, the City Council uses eminent domain to steal their property.
Hillary’s Story
American and literary academic Mildred Fish-Harnack moved to Germany to begin her career as a professor. BUT when Nazi’s started infiltrating all aspects of German life, she served as a spy for the Nazi Resistance.
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Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationCRT: A Year in Review (Season Finale)That's a wrap for season 2! We have learned a lot about Critical Race Theory and Culturally Responsive Teaching this season from all of our education experts. In this episode, we reflect on where we started, what we learned, and how far we still have to go as a country when it comes to addressing educational equity. We also look forward to season 3 where we will be focusing on the disruptive world of educational technology.Thanks for listening!All episodes can be found at www.learningmachinepodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @LearningMachin3Follow us...2022-01-2335 min
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationWho Creates Equity in Education? w/ Tanishia WilliamsOur guest this week is Tanishia Williams, a Critical Race Theory Research Associate at The African American Policy Forum, a Ph.D. candidate in Urban Policy, and an educator for twenty-two years. In this interview, she reflects on transitioning from her previous role as a school educator and administrator into her new role as an educational researcher, and how those different positions have shaped her beliefs about student support and educational equity. Tanishia comes to the topic from different perspectives in a way that is helpful for the three of us to reflect on our own power to shape ed...2022-01-1627 min
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationWhat is QuantCrit? w/ Dr. Wendy CastilloHow do our biases shape the way that we think about numbers? Is data ever an unbiased source of truth? Dr. Wendy Castillo joins us on this episode to talk about these issues and the work she is doing to promote #Data4SocialJustice. We discuss the tenets of Quantitative Critical Race Theory (QuantCrit) and spend some time investigating our own biases about education.Homework: Write your own positionality statement acknowledging the personal biases you carry with you and how those might impact your production and consumption of data. Follow Dr. Wendy Castillo on...2022-01-0933 min
The Plutonomix Podcast: Proz & Conz - A Study of Wealth & InvestingESG and Impact InvestingIn this episode of the Plutonomix Podcast, Laurie Kamhi and Barnaby Levin discuss Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) and impact investing that have evolved into some of the most important trends for businesses, consumers and investors alike
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[00:01] Intro
[01:45] ESG investing and greenwashing
[03:02] One of the most urgent issues: water
[05:15] Three broad categories to consider
[08:53] Inclusion rather than exclusion
[10:48] Outro
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Wells Fargo Fined $250 Million for Problems in Its Mortgage Business
Our Legacy - The Nathan Cummings Foundation
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Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationCRT and the Culture War w/ Freddie deBoerIf we won the fight around CRT, what would we be winning? This is the question Freddie deBoer asks in his article, CRT could use a little cost/benefit analysis - and his argument is compelling. As the political and cultural left struggles to clearly define CRT - and even in some cases to admit that it’s having an influence in American schools - deBoer points out that there are concrete programs and initiatives that would have a bigger impact for students in the classroom. He issues a clear and important challenge to th...2021-12-1927 min
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationEquality Not Sameness w/ Dr. Kathryn Paige HardenDr. Kathryn Paige Harden recently published her first book, The Genetic Lottery: Why DNA Matters for Social Equality where she makes an urgent case for acknowledging individual genetic differences as a necessary precursor to achieving social equality. Dr. Harden compares genetic differences to socioeconomic inequality and argues that her research is an anti-eugenic reclaiming of genetics. In this episode, we discuss the implications of Harden's work for teachers, researchers, and policymakers in the field of education where inequality is still very much an unsolved challenge.You can...2021-12-1240 min
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationEmbracing CRT in the Classroom w/ David RosasIn this episode, we speak with David R. Rosas, an assistant principal at the Castle Bridge School in Washington Heights in New York City. David recently wrote an article for Chalkbeat titled, I’m an elementary school teacher, and I embrace critical race theory. In our conversation, David touches on the realities of CRT as an academic discipline vs. what it means to be a teacher who uses CRT to create an inclusive classroom. David has been an educator for 21 years and has worked as a teacher in grades K-7, an instructional coach, assistant principal, and principal in elementary sc...2021-12-0528 min
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationIs fear over CRT stopping the conversation about racism? w/ Jania HooverDr. Jania Hoover is an educator and teacher coach with over 16 years of classroom experience. As an expert on social studies education, Dr. Hoover discussed with us how teachers can navigate controversial topics in the classroom with their students. In her words, "students will ask you the tough questions" so you should probably prepare to answer them. Dr. Hoover wrote an article in July 2021 on the importance of teaching kids about racism regardless of the current debate around critical race theory. In this episode, we discuss representing diverse authors in the classroom, teaching authentic...2021-11-2836 min
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationWhat's really going on with CRT in schools? w/ Jazmyne Owens & Elena SilvaThere’s a lot of talk about Critical Race Theory and Education in the media these days, but what’s really going on with CRT in schools? In this episode we spoke with educational policy experts from New America Jazmyne Owens and Elena Silva. As we discuss the current political and cultural landscape that teachers find themselves in, Jazmyne and Elena talk about the realities of multicultural teaching and discussing race in the classroom. Along with this episode, check out Jazmyne's article: Critical Race Theory in Schools: What's Really Going On. Jazm...2021-11-2122 min
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationAre Teachers Learning CRT? w/ Dr. Amy SamuelsShould teachers be required to study Critical Race Theory as part of their training? At this point, the teaching workforce is still predominantly white and female and does not reflect the diversity of students in classrooms. Preparing teachers to understand the historical and cultural experiences students bring to the classroom is one solution to mismatched identities. Dr. Amy Samuels is an expert in teacher education and culturally responsive pedagogy and in this episode, she offers her perspective, wisdom, and a few tips for preparing the next generation of educators.You can...2021-11-1433 min
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationWhat is CRT doing in a nice field like Education? w/ Professor Janel GeorgeProfessor Janel George, Director of the Racial Equity in Education Law and Policy Clinic at Georgetown University speaks on the history of Critical Race Theory. In this episode we delve into the recent political outrage over Critical Race Theory in Education and ask the question: If you teach the history of racial inequality are you teaching Critical Race Theory? In the same vein, would Critical Race Theory by any other name be just as offensive? You can follow Janel George on Twitter @JG4Justice and check out some o...2021-11-0731 min
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationSeason 2 Trailer - What is CRT and Why It Matters Now More than EverIn Season 2 we are talking about Critical Race Theory, also known as CRT - what it is and why it has become such a politicized hot-button issue.We’re also exploring Culturally Responsive Teaching and equity in education. Just like in Season 1 we reached out to education experts from all walks of life and asked them to share their insights with all of you.Support the show2021-10-3109 min
KPBS Midday EditionAddressing COVID-19 misinformation in San Diego CountyCounty Supervisor Nathan Fletcher discusses the ongoing effort to combat misinformation surrounding COVID-19. Plus, in light of increasing gunfire incidents at schools nationwide, KPBS education reporter MG Perez talks about local efforts to keep our schools safe. Also, Congressman Mike Levin talks about his goal of phasing out offshore oil production in light of the Orange County oil spill. Then, a new job placement center in Lincoln Park just opened up to provide people with a pathway to middle-class careers in construction. And, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as marijuana is legalized in more...2021-10-0844 min
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationSeason One Finale w/ Raven DeRamus-ByersSeries One of Learning Machine is in the books! It's been such an insightful and edifying experience to work on our eight interview episodes from our first series. We've learned a lot through the process - both about the education system and about how to produce a podcast - and we're excited to bring that new knowledge forward with us as we begin work on Series Two! As part of that work, we're excited to introduce our new co-host, Raven DeRamus-Byers. Raven works in education policy at New America, and she'll be bringing her depth of experience and outlook t...2021-09-1019 min
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationIs Opportunity a Myth? w/ Deirdra Reed and Bailey Cato CzuprykDoes our education system make a promise that it doesn't keep? In this episode, we speak with Deirdra Reed and Bailey Cato Czupryk from TNTP about a 2018 report titled, "The Opportunity Myth." This report posits that there is a promise of opportunity that is made to every student, but that the system does not work equally for all students. What kind of students is our system built for? And what happens to students who don’t fit into the system we have? You can check out the Opportunity Myth here...2021-09-0222 minLeaving HillsongA Bald-Faced Lie Part 2 (final) Nathan ZamprognoWhen disgraced pastor Frank Houston left the Hillsong off shoot church he'd been sent to, Nathan Zamprogno did soon after, too. But not before he'd seen the harsh reality of where church and state collided. Nathan shares his story of leaving Hillsong and how a political party that was supposed to have nothing to do with the church, made its influence very clear. Join us for Part 2 of a Bald - faced Lie, There were some tech difficulties with a previous version so if you missed the details:Nathan has been a social co...2021-08-2944 min
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationThe Future of Education is Fun w/ Karin WuDo you consider yourself a Math person? Most people don’t, and unfortunately the statistics back this up. Just 24% of high school 12th graders scored at or above proficient on the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Karin Wu and her team at the MIND Research Institute believe that expertly designed educational games can help shift Math from frustrating to fun. STMath, the game developed by her team, is based on cutting-edge neuroscience and education research. In this episode, we discussed the potential impact of games like STMath and the power of preparing students for the unknown future they will fa...2021-08-2625 minLeaving HillsongA Bald-faced LieNathan Zamprogno was a devoted member of a church that was a Hillsong offshoot, about half an hour's drive away. He discusses the impact those years of devotion had on him before he ended up #leavinghillsong. But before he had, he was witness to a visiting pastor who appeared to stay. His name was Frank Houston, and it seemed strange he should be in such a small town so far away from the public eye. And the reasons were more than sinister.Please join us as Nathan and I discuss all things youth and...2021-08-2235 min
Rural MattersViewing Rural Health, Education, and Business Through an Equity Lens (Grantmakers In Health, Part I)In the first of our four-part series, Viewing Rural Health, Education, and Business Through an Equity Lens, produced in collaboration with and supported by Grantmakers In Health, chats with an excellent group of practitioners and experts: William Buster, Senior Vice President for Impact at Dogwood Health Trust in Asheville, NC, oversees the foundation’s grantmaking and program-related investments and ensures that the foundation lives up to its goals for diversity, equity and inclusion; Nathan Ramsey, Executive Director of Land of Sky Regional Council and Director of the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board serving Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania Counties; an...2021-08-1932 minRural MattersViewing Rural Health, Education, and Business Through an Equity Lens (Grantmakers In Health, Part I)In the first of our four-part series, Viewing Rural Health, Education, and Business Through an Equity Lens, produced in collaboration with and supported by Grantmakers In Health, chats with an excellent group of practitioners and experts: William Buster, Senior Vice President for Impact at Dogwood Health Trust in Asheville, NC, oversees the foundation’s grantmaking and program-related investments and ensures that the foundation lives up to its goals for diversity, equity and inclusion; Nathan Ramsey, Executive Director of Land of Sky Regional Council and Director of the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board serving Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania Counties; an...2021-08-1932 min
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationThe Cost of Free College w/ Kevin CareyShould college be free? Public education in the United States has guaranteed free school from Kindergarten through Twelfth grade, what we call the ‘K-12 school system’. But in a move that would create a once-in-a-generation expansion of this system, the Biden Administration would like to add two years of free pre-k and two years of free community college, growing the current thirteen years of free public education to seventeen years of school that every American is entitled to. We spoke to Kevin Carey, vice president for education policy at New America, about how the college side of this expansion would...2021-08-1921 min
Beyond Atheism PodcastEpisode 20: Secular Strategies, with Sarah LevinIn this episode, we talk with Sarah Levin, the founder of Secular Strategies, a political consulting firm that works with policymakers, lawmakers, and non-profit organizations to be effective champions of secularism in the United States. We discuss her political work – from the grassroots to lobbying to serving on the Democratic National Committee’s Interfaith Council. We also talk about why secular people seem to lean left, the possibility of an atheist president, and whether Republicans might ever pay attention to secular voters. We also learn whether a “true atheist” can, for example, eat meat or vote Republican.In our bonus co...2021-08-181h 02
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationTools of the Trade w/ Tim TruittImagine you have an expert medical doctor - you would trust this doctor to give you medical advice, right? But would you trust this doctor to make the medicine they were giving you? Would you trust them to build the x-ray machine or to design their own DIY stethoscope? Likely not! And this is exactly the point that Tim Truitt makes: Tim is Director of Mathematics at EdReports.org, a non-profit organization that reviews curricular materials and then makes those reports openly available to teachers and schools. Tim is an expert in the tools...2021-08-1217 min
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationEducation Doesn't Work w/ Freddie deBoerI’m not convinced that you’ll like what Freddie deBoer has to say, but I am convinced that you need to hear it. Freddie’s careful and honest look at what the data really says about our education system challenges our ideas about what education is for and why it just isn’t working. His article Education Doesn’t Work makes a strong (if depressing) case that education cannot fix society because that’s not what it’s supposed to do - it’s not a social panacea. And thi...2021-07-1521 min