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Steve Bannon, You In Danger

The Status Kuo • 20165 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal issues Criminal charges Podcast Accountability
  1. Legal troubles are mounting for Steve Bannon due to his involvement in fraudulent schemes and contempt of Congress.
  2. Bannon faces state criminal charges in New York related to fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy.
  3. Financial struggles, legal battles, and potential prison time indicate a challenging road ahead for Bannon, as accountability catches up to him.

The Gnome Trail

Culture Study • 2936 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Nature Community Social Issues Art Podcast
  1. There are many hidden trails on the island that offer unique and beautiful experiences for those who take the time to explore.
  2. Community, like the trails, requires ongoing maintenance and efforts to be inclusive and welcoming to all.
  3. The existence of gates, physical or metaphorical, in communities raises questions about access and the risk of exclusion.
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Conversations with women (over 40): author Helen Garner, 81

The Shift With Sam Baker • 619 implied HN points • 11 Apr 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Author Conversation Podcast Interview
  1. Helen Garner values human contact gaze over the erotic gaze in her work and conversations.
  2. Helen Garner, a respected Australian novelist at 81, is finally gaining recognition worldwide for her 13 books.
  3. Garner shares personal stories about her relationships with family members, highlighting the complexities and changes that come with age and life experiences.

Odds and Ends #31: Britain's new AI supercomputer is a shipping container in a car park

Odds and Ends of History • 603 implied HN points • 09 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Podcast Infrastructure
  1. Britain's new AI supercomputer, Isambard AI, is housed in a shipping container in a car park to boost the country's AI capabilities.
  2. London Mayoral and West Yorkshire Mayoral candidates support liberating the Postcode Address File, encouraging small business innovation.
  3. The National Underground Asset Register aims to map underground infrastructure to enhance safety and reduce accidental damage.

Mr. Lukianoff goes to Washington & introducing FIRE’s Campus Deplatforming Database

The Eternally Radical Idea • 412 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Artificial Intelligence First Amendment Podcast
  1. Greg Lukianoff testified before the House about AI threats to free speech, emphasizing the risks of AI in monitoring, flagging, and censoring individuals.
  2. FIRE introduced Campus Deplatforming Database, aiming to track incidents of censorship on college campuses.
  3. The intersection of law and AI is explored through historical reviews, highlighting the impact of technology on free speech and legal norms.

Movers & Shakers: A Parky Charter

Rory’s Always On Newsletter • 476 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Parkinson's Podcast Advocacy Healthcare
  1. The podcast Movers & Shakers discusses creating a charter for better treatment for people with Parkinson’s.
  2. The charter focuses on timely access to neurologists, better information on diagnosis, and increased government investment in Parkinson’s research.
  3. The charter also aims for access to specialized teams for Parkinson's patients and the introduction of a Parkinson's Passport for easier access to benefits and services.

Dinguses of the week: 15 governors saying “fuck them kids”

Men Yell at Me • 363 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Governors Election Healthcare Podcast
  1. 15 Republican governors declined federal assistance for feeding children in need during summer months
  2. Child Tax Credit expansion lifted millions of children out of poverty and reduced food insufficiency rates
  3. Maverick Gas Stations are changing the name of the beloved Kum & Go gas station, known for its humor

Open Thread 1

Nooceleration • 216 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🚌 Education Blogging Podcast Travel Books Languages
  1. The blog Nooceleration will be the primary venue for the author's work.
  2. The author plans to cover topics like Biosingularity, 2024 predictions, and network states.
  3. Personal goals for 2024 include developing a concept around The Biosingularity and traveling to Argentina.

A Grandmaster's Guide to Machine Learning Challenges

Mindful Modeler • 339 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Machine Learning Data Analysis Competition Podcast Challenges
  1. Focus on creating an end-to-end pipeline first, experiment with simple models, and then scale up gradually for better results in machine learning challenges.
  2. Success in a challenge correlates with time invested, so choose challenges that motivate you and spend time understanding the data before committing.
  3. Adopt a strategy to pick challenges that interest you, prioritize an experimentation loop, and aim to optimize later for overall success.

Discomforting Political Admiration

The Joyous Struggle • 375 implied HN points • 11 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Politics Interview Policy Podcast Democracy
  1. The author examines their admiration for a conservative thinker, Rory Stewart, despite their own social democratic background, highlighting the complexity of political views and personal beliefs.
  2. Rory Stewart's unique blend of experiences, from academia to politics to charitable work, offers valuable insights that challenge traditional political boundaries and encourage reevaluation of societal values.
  3. The interview with Rory Stewart reflects a broader shift in political discourse, exploring contrasts between old and new political ideologies, unveiling tensions between incremental change and the need for more profound societal transformation.

Replay: Putting the "M" in STEM

The Bell Ringer • 59 implied HN points • 17 May 24
🚌 Education STEM Mathematics Learning Achievement Podcast
  1. Math is an important part of STEM education and needs more focus. It's often overlooked, but it is essential for understanding science and technology.
  2. Encouraging students in math can help close the achievement gap. When students feel supported in math, they tend to perform better overall.
  3. There are resources and strategies available to help improve math learning. Schools and educators can use various tools to make math more engaging for students.

Generative AI 2023: Why This Year Marks a Major Turning Point

Gradient Flow • 199 implied HN points • 16 Nov 23
🕹 Technology AI Data Software Development Podcast Startups
  1. Generative AI, particularly large language models like GPT-4, is rapidly gaining mainstream adoption across various sectors like chatbots, computer programming, medicine, and law.
  2. Executives and managers are increasingly recognizing the transformative potential of generative AI, with surveys showing high interest and willingness to invest in the technology for efficiency and growth.
  3. Studies highlight the significant productivity gains generative AI provides, benefiting lower-performing workers and increasing productivity in areas like writing tasks and customer service by substantial percentages.

The Man in Korea

Soaring Twenties • 146 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
📚 Literature Short Story Fiction Podcast Writer Human Interaction
  1. The story 'The Man in Korea' revolves around a dramatic encounter in North Korea resulting from a skydiving mishap.
  2. The protagonist faces a perilous situation when mistaken for a spy, leading to a tense and tragic conclusion.
  3. The narrative showcases themes of misunderstanding, communication barriers, and the consequences of trespassing in a highly sensitive area.

Getting Paid To Wait

Things I Didn't Learn in School • 117 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Podcast Politics Investment Campaign
  1. The podcast shares a story of dealing with loss and adversity.
  2. Viewing politics through a trader's lens can offer unique insights, like considering political risks and their impact on markets.
  3. The idea of 'getting paid to wait' in relation to the Federal Reserve and potential investment implications is an interesting concept to explore further.

Leveling up the Leadership Lab in Year 4

The Leadership Lab • 98 implied HN points • 03 Jan 24
🚌 Education Leadership Coaching Subscriptions Podcast Community
  1. The Leadership Lab has evolved significantly over the years, starting from a simple idea to now offering additional features like paid subscriptions and 1-on-1 calls.
  2. The addition of paid subscriptions allows readers to directly support the content created, offering perks like exclusive sessions and contributing to the growth of the platform.
  3. The introduction of Subscriber Chat provides a new interactive space for subscribers to engage directly with the author and suggest topics for future editions.

Reflections of a new author (thank you, community!)

Cozy Philosophy • 79 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Writing Podcast Theatre
  1. The author reflects on their journey of becoming a new author and the support received from the community, highlighting the experience of sharing their book with the world.
  2. The author invites readers to join a virtual Cozy Cafe session to nurture creativity and connection, offering a space for casual chats and creative work.
  3. The author shares recent treasures like a podcast on nurturing creativity, an article on being a multi-potentialite, and a lively theatre show, providing creative inspiration.

Speaker Mike Johnson is a Product of Unopposed Legislative Seats

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 139 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislature Government Podcast Election
  1. Speaker Mike Johnson won unopposed in the Louisiana Legislature, highlighting a trend of unchallenged red state elections.
  2. The lack of opposition in elections can result in extremists holding significant political power.
  3. Active participation and opposition in elections across every state are crucial to prevent unopposed candidates from gaining influential positions.