Bästa Pig Edge podcaster (2024)

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The Pursuit of Tranquility: How Many Times Do You Need To Blow Up The World? 28:27

2d ago28:27

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American fighter pilot Amy McGrath discusses U.S. security policies.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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The Nurturer’s Edge: Empathy-Driven Leadership with GiANT 5 Voices 56:39

3d ago56:39

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Unlocking Leadership Potential with the 5 Voices: Insights from Lydia Jourdain of GiANT London In today's fast-paced business world, understanding and leveraging your leadership strengths is essential for personal and team success. This week on the Think Cloud's Hack Podcast, Leon, Dean, and Paul are joined by Lydia Jourdain, a Partner at GiANT Lon…

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Accountability and Disarmament 28:21

3d ago28:21

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Project on Managing the Atom researcher Mariana Budjeryn discusses the Russia-Ukraine war.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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CTE: From ‘punch drunk’ to today, how this devastating disease is finally being taken seriously 42:02

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*A disclaimer that there will be discussions of self harm in this episode* In 2003, Chris Nowinski found himself in a WWE wrestling ring, concussed and not remembering where he was or how he was supposed to finish the match. This would be a pivotal moment not just in his life but for an entire field of research on a neurodegenerative disease long k…

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Pigs and Pistols 27:41

11d ago27:41

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At Pillen Family Farms, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and Alexander break bread over pork sandwiches; then practice skeet shooting.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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Cleaning up brain junk while you sleep and new neurons from exercise: Tiny Show and Tell Us #5 17:56

11d ago17:56

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In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we cover neurogenesis in adulthood (yes! your brain can make new neurons even as you age), the link between exercise and increased neurogenesis in the hippocampus, and the implications that could have for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. We continue on our brain-focused episode with the role cer…

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Energy to Peace 28:30

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Oppenheimer Project founder Charles Oppenheimer discusses his grandfather's legacy and nuclear counterproliferation.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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Cheeseheads and Milkpeople 27:33

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At Marieke Gouda farm in rural Wisconsin, Senator Tammy Baldwin and Alexander break bread over fondue and curds; then tour the plant.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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Pig hearts in people: Xenotransplantation's long history, current promise, and the ethical use of people who are brain-dead in research 28:17

18d ago28:17

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In the early hours of January 7, 2022, David Bennett was out of options. At just 57 years old, he was bedridden, on life support, and in desperate need of a heart transplant for which he was ineligible. Yet Bennett would go on to live for two more months — not with a human heart, but with a heart from a pig. David Bennett was the first case of a pi…

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The City of Orioles 28:37

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At Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, Governor Wes Moore and Alexander break bread over stadium concessions at a baseball game.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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Gaming the Future 28:06

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Neuroscientist Kelly Clancy discusses her new book "Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World."Av The Open Mind on PBS

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1930s (inebriated) chemist poetry and a new organelle: Tiny Show and Tell Us #4 21:58

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In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we cover the recent discovery of a new (relatively speaking, more like 100 million year old) organelle called a nitroplast that could revolutionize agriculture. Then we embark on a highly entertaining journey of 1930s chemistry poetry, sometimes written by inebriated chemists, and track down a rare and stun…

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Words to Preserve Democracy 27:54

30d ago27:54

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Planet Word founder Ann Friedman and executive director Nikki Sertsu discuss their Washington DC museum.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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Could most of our food, medication, and clothing come from...bacteria? 28:06

1M ago28:06

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You might be familiar with plant-based alternatives to animal products — things like the Impossible Burger or Beyond Meat. And maybe you’ve heard of places trying to grow fish or meat cells in a dish to make sushi or steak without a fish or cow. But in today’s episode we’ll cover an old technology that’s bringing us some new foods: precision fermen…

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The Future of Reproductive Freedom 27:45

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University of Oregon sociologist Krystale Littlejohn discusses the post-Roe climate in the United States.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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A dark energy discovery and a thirsty hydrangea mystery: Tiny Show and Tell Us #3 17:30

1M ago17:30

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Could dark energy be more dynamic than we thought? In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we cover a recent dark energy discovery that has us contemplating what the end of the universe might look like, and then we delve into if hydrangeas can actually absorb water through their petals (ahem, sepals). We need your stories — they're what make thes…

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Campus on Edge…Civics to the Rescue 28:02

1M ago28:02

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University of Denver chancellor Jeremy Haefner and Rutgers University president Jonathan Holloway discuss speech and protest.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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Ranchers for America 28:52

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In downtown Buffalo, Wyoming, Governor Mark Gordon and Alexander break bread over steak and potatoes at The Historic Occidental Hotel.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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The latest on breeding & reproduction 30:36

1M ago30:36

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This month’s Pig Edge is focusing on breeding and reproduction and Amy Quinn is joined by Teagasc Specialised Pig Advisor, Emer McCrum, to share her thoughts and experiences on the common themes and issues from around the country. For more episodes and information from the Pig Edge podcast go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/pigs/the-pig-edge-pod…

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Cyber security in financial services and Business Integrity - Dan Williams 52:08

1M ago52:08

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As a personal finance professional passionate about cybersecurity, Daniel Williams has spent years navigating the complex landscape of financial and digital security. His insights illuminate a vital truth: cybersecurity is not merely a technical concern but a cornerstone of business integrity and success. Businesses of all sizes and entrepreneurs m…

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Sewage and the Seine: From Mesopotamia messes and the 1858 Great Stink to today's flush toilets and fatbergs 32:26

2M ago32:26

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The opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics is two short days away. As over 10,000 athletes gather in Paris, France, anticipation builds. But that anticipation is not just for the next 19 days of fierce competition, it’s also for the Seine. The Seine River is set to host events including the 10 kilometer marathon swim and the triathlon, but as…

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The disappearance of 10,000 skeletons and get those eyes outside: Tiny Show and Tell Us #2 22:16

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In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we cover a recent story about how spending time outdoors can help keep kids from becoming nearsighted and the mysterious absence of skeletons at the site of the Battle of Waterloo despite over 10,000 soldiers dying (and how the beet sugar industry may have played a gruesome role). Here's a link to 'Bones of…

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A Bridge from Alaska to the Nation 28:54

2M ago28:54

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At the annual renewable energy fair in Chena Hot Springs, Senator Lisa Murkowski and Alexander break bread over salmon burgers, halibut, and scallops; then take a nature walk.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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It’s sporty (science) summer: Cutting edge monitoring of sweat, and how decades of labiaplasty inspired a new bike saddle 32:19

2M ago32:19

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This summer is a sports fan’s dream! Beyond some major soccer tournaments, Paris 2024 kicks off at the end of July. If you think about it, sports are science in motion, which means that buried in incredible athletic feats is a lot of data about how athlete bodies are using and responding to chemistry, biology and physics. That data is helping scien…

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Subscribe to the Tiny Matters newsletter! 1:34

2M ago1:34

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We have exciting news! This Wednesday, July 10th, Tiny Matters is launching a newsletter! It will come out every 2 weeks, so about twice a month. We will not spam you, promise. You can subscribe at bit.ly/tinymattersnewsletter. So what will be in this newsletter you may ask? Well, it will of course alert you to the latest episodes, providing you so…

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Courage in Flight (Season Premiere | Breaking Bread) 28:09

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In Tucson, Arizona, Senator Mark Kelly and Alexander break bread over Sonoran hot dogs and then fly over the desert.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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Country Pancakes and Country Roads 47:48

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In Fayetteville, West Virginia, Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Alexander break bread over flapjacks and then visit America's newest national park.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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Cooking in the House of Blaine 43:33

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At her annual maple tapping, Maine Governor Janet Mills and Alexander break bread over homemade chicken a l'orange.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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Christmas Every Morning 44:26

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At Tomasita’s restaurant in Santa Fe, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Alexander break bread over red and green chile enchiladas and then hike a trail.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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Parrotfish poop beaches and an altitude adaptation: Tiny Show and Tell Us #1 16:14

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In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, Sam and Deboki cover the role parrotfish poop may play in your next beach vacation and how the molecule 2,3-BPG helps people adapt to high altitudes and more. We need your stories — they're what make these episodes possible! Write in to tinymatters@acs.org *or fill out this form* with your favorite science …

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Governing and BBQ 47:04

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In his boyhood home of Nashville, North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper and Alexander break bread over pulled pork plates and banana pudding.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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God and Thai in Utah 50:06

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At Sara Thai Kitchen in Salt Lake City, Governor Spencer Cox and Alexander break bread over spicy seafood and vegetables.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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The Soul of New Jersey 50:04

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At Blueprint Cafe in Newark, Senator Cory Booker and Alexander break bread over vegan chicken and waffles and then toss a football.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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Where Theodore Roosevelt Lives 46:14

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In the North Dakota badlands, Governor Doug Burgum and Alexander break bread over homegrown bison, potatoes, and strawberries.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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A Mexican Restaurant in Oklahoma 34:34

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At San Marcos restaurant in Oklahoma City, Governor Kevin Stitt and Alexander break bread over carne asada tacos.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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Elk Fajitas in the Desert 36:47

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At the Elena Gallegos Open Space in Albuquerque, Senator Martin Heinrich and Alexander break bread over homemade elk fajitas.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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Baskets and Burgers 47:49

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At the Harold Thune Auditorium in Murdo, South Dakota, Senator John Thune and Alexander play basketball and then break bread over cheeseburgers.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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‘Beef snow,’ sludge, and seafood fraud: How NIST standardizes everything from $1,143 peanut butter to house dust to keep us safe 30:04

2M ago30:04

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Standard reference materials — or SRMs — at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) serve as standards for many food, beverage, health, industrial and other products. There are over a thousand SRMs including peanut butter, house dust, dry cat food, soy milk, blueberries, stainless steel, fertilizer, and a DNA profiling standard. S…

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From volcanoes and Swiftquakes to buzzing bees: How scientists use sound to understand our environment 32:27

3M ago32:27

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At the end of 2016, a pilot reported that a volcano in Alaska called Bogoslof was erupting. Bogoslof had been quiet for 24 years, and there wasn’t any equipment on it that scientists could use to track its eruptions. But over the next 8 months, scientists were able to track at least 70 eruptions from Bogoslof, and they did so using something you mi…

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The 2023 Teagasc National Pig Herd Performance Report 22:59

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The 2023 Teagasc National Pig Herd Performance Report has just been released, revealing some notable changes in our key performance indicators for the 2023 year. To delve into the report and analyse the figures and trends in detail, we have Specialised Pig Advisor Ger McCutcheon with us for the latest episode of The Pig Edge. You can download and r…

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The Alternative of Indigenous Economics 28:24

3M ago28:24

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University of Arizona economist Ronald Trosper discusses the Native American tradition.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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Long COVID: What we’re learning about pathogens and chronic illness goes beyond COVID-19 47:36

3M ago47:36

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On March 11, 2020, after over 118,000 cases of COVID-19 had been reported in 114 countries, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. The term Long COVID began popping up across the globe shortly after. People with Long COVID experience any combination of a huge number of symptoms that range from gastrointestinal issues to brain f…

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Peacekeeping at Home 28:21

3M ago28:21

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Civic leader David McCullough III discusses the mission of the American Exchange Project.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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Surveillance, Truckers, and You 28:31

4M ago28:31

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Privacy expert Karen Levy discusses the future of workplace surveillance.Av The Open Mind on PBS

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A Preview of the Teagasc Pig Open Day 2024 15:00

4M ago15:00

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The Teagasc pig team are in the final stages of preparation for their research event, the Pig Open Day 2024, which will take place at 10am on Wednesday May 22nd in the Paddy O’Keeffe Innovation Centre, Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork and 10am Friday May 24th in Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Co. Cavan. On this bonus episode of the Pig Edge, C…

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Mysteries in the museum: How textile conservators investigate and preserve historic clothing 31:46

4M ago31:46

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A week ago, the Metropolitan Museum of Art held its 2024 Met Gala — a yearly event to raise money for the Costume Institute. The gala also marks the opening of the Costume Institute's annual show, which this year is called "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion." The idea behind this exhibit is to showcase pieces from the museum's collection that …

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Decency in Decline 28:29

4M ago28:29

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Author Alexandra Hudson discusses her new book "The Soul of Civility."Av The Open Mind on PBS

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American Amnesia 28:16

4M ago28:16

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Documentarian David France discusses his HBO documentary "How to Survive a Pandemic."Av The Open Mind on PBS

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The curable disease that kills someone every 20 seconds: Tuberculosis (ft. John Green) 33:53

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Every year, tuberculosis claims over a million lives despite being curable. Tuberculosis or TB is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. About 5–10% of people infected with TB will eventually get symptoms. In the early stages a TB infection might cause chest pain, a cough, night sweats, and loss of appetite. But eventually it c…

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Introducing 'Tiny show and tell us' (send us your stories!) 1:33

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Deboki and Sam put out a survey last month asking Tiny Matters listeners for feedback and were overwhelmed by the number of people who asked for more Tiny Matters episodes! At Tiny Matters, we like to give the people what they want, so we're going to begin releasing bonus episodes soon. But to do that, we need your help. If you're a regular Tiny Ma…

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