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Podcast: If Books Could Kill (LS 72 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)
Episode: "Going Infinite": Michael Lewis Takes On Sam Bankman-Fried
Pub date: 2024-05-02

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Peter and Michael discuss Michael Lewis’s bestselling book about the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, a young prodigy whose only flaw was that he dreamed too big.

Where to find us: 

• Peter's other podcast, 5-4
• Mike's other podcast, Maintenance Phase

Sources:

• Michael Lewis Is Buying What Sam Bankman-Fried Is Selling 
• Michael Lewis Likens Critics of His New Book on Sam Bankman-Fried to a 'Mob'
• The SBF trial is a reminder that crypto is a rotten business
• Review: Michael Lewis's Going Infinite
• The Curious Case of FTX’s ‘Company Therapist’ (vice.com)
• FTX’s Collapse Was a Crime, Not an Accident
• Going Infinite by Michael Lewis review – falling for the antihero
• The Second FTX Asset Recovery Report Is Packed With Bombshells
• Takeaways From a New Book on Sam Bankman-Fried
• Caroline Ellison Testifies Against Sam Bankman-Fried, Blaming Him for Crimes 

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Podcast: Crash Course Pods: The Universe (LS 53 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)
Episode: Ep. 1: The First Fraction of a Second
Pub date: 2024-04-24

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"Part of me was there?" 

Dr. Katie Mack teaches John Green about the beginning of the Universe - including that we are not just made of stardust; we are also made of Big Bang stuff, with pieces of us directly born in the vast, first cacophony.

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Podcast: The Culture Journalist (LS 38 · TOP 2% what is this?)
Episode: How the hipster economy went mainstream
Pub date: 2024-04-11

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The problem with talking about hipsterism is that the term is almost impossible to define. Hipsters, whether they can still be said to exist as a subculture at all at this point, famously like denying that they are hipsters. And while you could say that the figure of the hipster has become a sort of nebulous catch-all for everything we love to hate about the 21st century, liberal-arts educated, neighborhood-gentrifying creative class (see: Brad Troemel’s excellent “Hipster Report” for more on that tip), you can’t really study a group that doesn’t identify as such. 

That’s part of why Alessandro Gerosa, a researcher in cultural sociology at the University of Milan, wrote a book examining hipsterism from a different, potentially more use angle. It’s called The Hipster Economy: Taste and Authenticity in Late Modern Capitalism, and it’s a fascinating (and open source!) look at hipsterism as an economic phenomenon — one oriented around the consumption and production of cultural goods that stand out for their authenticity and distinctiveness, and in the process, sort of magically endow their owner with those same qualities.

Far from being “over,” he argues, the “hipster economy” has become dominant “aesthetic regime of consumption” in our time. But the book also goes deeper, drawing on Alessandro’s study of cocktail bar owners, food truck restaurateurs, and other neo-craft entrepreneurs to show how at bottom, the hipster economy is driven by a centuries-old impulse to carve out spaces of autonomy and self-determination within industrial capitalism. 

He joins us from Milan to discuss the surprisingly long history of our cultural obsession with the idea of authenticity, and how hipster taste is a complex interplay between authenticity and kitsch. We also get into how the hipster economy grew out of the transition from Fordism to post-Fordism, the impact of the hipster economy on cities, and how hipsterism isn’t just a reaction to the dominant culture, but also a reaction to the state of work.   

This podcast was edited by Ben Newman.

Download The Hipster Economy for free via UCL Press. (But also, if you are in Europe, you can pre-order a hard copy. U.S. readers will be able purchase the book starting in August, via The University of Chicago Press.

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Podcast: Oxford Sparks Big Questions (LS 36 · TOP 2.5% what is this?)
Episode: Can we talk to bees?
Pub date: 2024-03-27

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We are out in the wild today talking to bees!

 

In this behind the scenes episode, we visited Dr Rachel Parkinson’s bee recording studio to see insect neuroscience research in action. 

 

You might know that honeybees communicate with each other using the waggle dance, a minute choreography that shows other bees the way to the flower buffet. But little is known about how bumblebees communicate.

 

To understand more about bee behaviour, Rachel has created a series of small arenas with cameras and microphones. Using AI, visual and audio recordings can be matched up to create a database of sounds and behaviours which will, in time, hopefully reveal the secret language of bees!

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Podcast: Hollywood Exiles (LS 49 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)
Episode: 1. An American dream
Pub date: 2024-01-22

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Charlie Chaplin was one of Hollywood’s first and biggest stars. He helped create the art and industry of movies. But by the 1960s, he was exiled. Oona Chaplin follows her grandfather’s rise from the grinding poverty of his childhood in Victorian London to wealth and fame in Hollywood. In many ways, it seemed like the embodiment of the American Dream. But almost as soon as he hit the big time, Chaplin made some powerful enemies. Federal investigators were suspicious of his political beliefs and began to build a file on him. We learn how Hollywood became the battleground for the soul of America.

From the BBC World Service and CBC Podcasts.

Archive:

Communism Condemned, Universal Newsreel, 1947

Hedda Hopper's Hollywood show, 14 January 1951

Testimony of J. Edgar Hoover before HUAC, National Archives and Records Administration, 1947

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Podcast: The Apple & The Tree (LS 39 · TOP 2% what is this?)
Episode: 2: Laura & Ana
Pub date: 2024-04-19

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In Flitwick in Bedfordshire, we meet Ana and her daughter, Laura. Ana was born in Romania and moved to the UK when she was just 20 and expecting a child. Laura wanted to talk to her mum about her life in Romania, the shame culture the country still suffers with and how her parents built the good life that they all now enjoy.

Ana talks about the racism and prejudice she has faced - and sometimes still faces - being Romanian in the UK, while Laura wanted to talk about her own desire to interact more with Romania, a country she feels part of, even if that country doesn’t seem to love her back.

To get in touch just email [email protected]. You can find us on Instagram and X @appletreepod. Let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time!

Presenter: Vogue Williams

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Music written by Aloysius James and performed by Perry Ap Gwynedd and Lunar June

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Podcast: Heroes & Humans of Football (LS 44 · TOP 1% what is this?)
Episode: The Rise of Arsène Wenger
Pub date: 2024-04-18

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From his humble beginnings in an Alsatian village to his revolutionary tenure at Arsenal from 1996 to 2004, Wenger's journey is a testament to his innovative spirit and enduring influence on English football. Exploring Arsène Wenger's meteoric rise at Arsenal, this first episode of a two-part series delves into the origins and golden years of one of the Premier League's most unforgettable managers.

Starting in Duttlenheim, where Wenger grew up in the post-WWII era, his early experiences in a village transitioning back to French control from Germany set the stage for his European outlook and multilingual skills. His transition from a modest playing career to groundbreaking coaching stints across Europe, including a life-changing period in Japan, laid the groundwork for his Arsenal legacy.

With three Premier League titles and a remarkable undefeated season with "The Invincibles" in 2003-04, Wenger's Arsenal redefined footballing excellence. His emphasis on a cosmopolitan approach, meticulous attention to player development, and a pioneering embrace of sports science and dietary regimens marked a departure from traditional English practices.

When Simon and Mehreen reflect on Wenger's journey, a picture emerges of a man whose dedication to football verged on obsession, often at personal cost. His love for the game and commitment to innovation left an indelible mark on Arsenal and the Premier League. His early triumphs remind us of the profound impact one individual can have on a sport, a club, and its global fanbase. Wenger's story is a blend of ambition, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence—qualities that made him great and defined an era of football that continues to inspire and resonate.

Timestamps:

00:00 Excitement for Wenger, his legacy, and fan culture.

04:22 The French manager becomes known for his unstylish appearance.

08:20 Father's health recovered after World War 2.

11:50 University of Strasbourg graduate, economist, Arsenal manager.

12:52 Fascinated by Germany, no war hatred. Coaching.

17:57 Wenger, an economist, uses data to analyse football performance.

21:49 Wenger arrives at a small, hidden stadium. Different.

22:19 Club guest talks to woman about crucial figure.

27:41 England offers the manager a job; Wenger turns it down.

30:45 Players arrived at training under the influence of alcohol.

35:24 Wenger identifies talented players, signs them.

37:14 Wenger's scouting approach and successful player development.

40:39 The manager uses data to guide player substitutions.

42:53 Drogba's "impressive" performance against Arsenal for Chelsea.

45:34 Arsenal's confident old city, winning medals profusely.

49:09 Wenger goes from admired to joke.

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Podcast: Unholy: Two Jews on the News (LS 54 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)
Episode: The 11th Plague - with Fania Oz-Salzberger & Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib
Pub date: 2024-04-19

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In an episode recorded before Israel’s reported targeting of Iranian sites in the early hours of Friday morning, Yonit and Jonathan discuss the ongoing fallout from Iran’s attack on Israel six days earlier — assessing the arguments and dilemmas that have gripped Israel’s policymakers. Plus: a conversation about the future for Israelis and Palestinians when the current war in Gaza is finally over, with Israeli scholar and thinker Fania Oz-Salzberger and Palestinian writer and analyst Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib. And, of course, some thoughts for the seder table as Pesach, or Passover, approaches

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Podcast: Stuff You Should Know (LS 89 · TOP 0.01% what is this?)
Episode: Hitchhiking: Two thumbs out!
Pub date: 2024-04-18

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Today we go down the road a bit, thumbs out, to explore the rich history of hitchhiking. 

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Podcast: The Documentary Podcast (LS 66 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)
Episode: The poker parent
Pub date: 2024-04-18

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An eight-year-old girl holds two cards in her hand. She places several plastic poker chips into the middle of the dining room table and makes a bet. Science writer Alex O’Brien has been teaching her daughter how to play poker for three years. She believes that the game will give her daughter important life lessons for the future - critical thinking skills, empowerment, controlling emotions and understanding psychology, probability and risk. But when the game is associated with casinos, gambling and men (95% of players are male), not every one agrees with her decision - including poker players.

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