Episodes (Page 2)
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Michael Pollan explores philosophical questions about artificial intelligence consciousness, including whether AI passing the Turing Test should be considered truly sentient
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Gisèle Pelicot's husband drugged her and orchestrated her rape by dozens of men over nearly 10 years; she became a feminist icon by opening her trial to the public to shift shame from victims to pe...
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Michael Pollan's new book 'A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness' offers both personal reflection and expansive examination of human consciousness, its origins, functions, and implications
Michael Pollan
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Rev. James Martin and other American Catholic bishops have publicly criticized President Trump's immigration enforcement policies as 'horrifying'
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Rev. James Martin, a Jesuit priest and progressive voice within the Church, discusses how Catholic institutions are increasingly speaking out against Trump administration policies on immigration an...
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey supports bystanders filming ICE and Border Patrol agents, viewing documentation as essential for accountability
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Mayor Jacob Frey navigates Minneapolis through a crisis of thousands of federal immigration agents and community protests following killings by ICE and Border Patrol agents
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Director Chloé Zhao's film 'Hamnet' received eight Oscar nominations including best picture and best director, her second major recognition following 'Nomadland's' 2021 wins
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Despite winning an Oscar for 'Nomadland,' Zhao continues to struggle with fear of rejection that intensifies during awards season
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Chloé Zhao, now 43 with five feature films and two Oscar nominations, discusses overcoming deep fears and opening her heart despite professional success
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Tina Brown, prominent media editor of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, criticizes wealthy 'digital barons' purchasing journalistic organizations and reshaping media landscapes
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Palestinian writer, lawyer, and human rights activist Raja Shehadeh discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with nuance and emphasis on shared human suffering
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George Saunders, author of 13 books including Booker Prize-winning 'Lincoln in the Bardo,' explores how awareness of mortality provides clarity and meaning
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Tina Brown, author of royal family books, offers perspective on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's future based on her knowledge of British monarchy dynamics