Originally published on Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin. Nicole Shanahan, founder of patent management startup ClearAccessIP and now-candidate for Vice President of the United States, discusses her fascinating career journey and insights on AI ethics. From humble beginnings working in restaurants as a teen, Nicole went on to study abroad in Asia, work at a patent law firm in Beijing, and create AI tools for the legal field at Stanford. She shares her experiences with her daughter's autism diagnosis and treatment, and her support of Bobby Kennedy's presidential campaign based on his stances on environmental health and corporate influence. Nicole emphasizes the critical importance of developing strong AI ethics and verification systems as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly ubiquitous and powerful in our lives and society. She reflects on the rapid changes in Silicon Valley culture and the responsibilities of technology companies as tech integration reaches every corner of the human experience.

In this episode of the Back to the People Podcast, host Nicole Shanahan sits down with Dr. Mary Talley Bowden about what true health freedom looks like in today's world. Dr. Bowden, trained in otolaryngology at Stanford Medical School, one of the top ENT programs in the country, is renowned for her use of ivermectin to treat patients during the pandemic and her critical stance on Covid vaccines. The conversation delves into the pressures facing independent medical practitioners, the significance of patient autonomy, and Dr. Bowden’s experiences in confronting the status quo within the current healthcare system.

In this episode of the Back to the People Podcast, host Nicole Shanahan sits down with Gabriel Shipton, the brother of Julian Assange, to delve into the ongoing incarceration of the WikiLeaks founder. We explore the impact of Julian’s work on freedom of the press and the implications for a free and open internet.

In this episode of the Back to the People Podcast, host Nicole Shanahan sits down with Scott Adams, best-selling author and creator of Dilbert, to discuss the art of persuasion, the impact of environment on reproductive health, and the top issues facing America in 2024.

Back to the People Podcast with Nicole Shanahan

In this episode of the Back to the People Podcast, host Nicole Shanahan sits down with Weston Sager, a preeminent legal scholar on U.S. state media. The discussion opens with a history lesson on the Smith-Mundt Act, explaining how it was originally designed to prevent U.S. government-funded media content, intended for foreign audiences, from being distributed within the United States to avoid domestic propaganda. The conversation then focuses on the key changes brought by the 2013 Smith-Mundt Modernization Act, signed by President Obama, which lifted the ban on domestic dissemination.

Back to the People Podcast with Nicole Shanahan

In this episode of the Back to the People Podcast, Nicole Shanahan sits down with financial expert and thought leader Luke Gromen. The discussion opens with an exploration of Luke's background in global macroeconomic research and his unique approach to financial markets. As the conversation unfolds, Nicole and Luke delve into the current trends affecting the global economy, including the implications of rising national debts and shifts in geopolitical relationships.

Back to the People Podcast with Nicole Shanahan

In this episode of the Back to the People Podcast, Nicole Shanahan and 19-year-old investigative journalist Grace Price explore cancer prevention through lifestyle and environmental changes. Grace, passionate about biology and having started her research after a family cancer diagnosis, discusses the challenges of deciphering nutritional science and the influence of industry funding. They also touch on strategies for empowering teenagers to adopt healthier habits and the potential benefits of a ketogenic diet. Tune in as they share insights on rewriting the narrative around health and the importance of critical thinking in public health.

Back to the People Podcast with Nicole Shanahan

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is an environmental attorney, activist, founder of the Children’s Health Defense, the author of The Real Anthony Fauci (All proceeds of his book go to the Children’s Health Defense), and a 2024 candidate for the office of The President of the United States.

Back to the People Podcast with Nicole Shanahan

First Episode on 5/1/2024