# today talking (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover today talking. Page: Feed: --- ## The Red Queen Problem with Anthony Scriffignano, PhD, Data Scientist _2026-08-20 · Modern CTO_ Today, we're talking to Anthony Scriffignano, PhD, a longtime chief data scientist now working on hyperspectral space intelligence and global AI policy. We discuss why AI has put technology leaders in what he calls a "Red Queen problem," where you have to run faster just to stay in place, how most people wildly overestimate how much of the internet an LLM can actually see, and why leading with the… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/B4A277/traffic.megaphone.fm/LDB7508142578.mp3) ## Welcome to the AI crisis in math _2026-08-20 · Decoder with Nilay Patel_ My guest today is Robert Hart, The Verge’s London-based AI reporter. Robert recently wrote a fantastic story for us about the debate raging inside the world of mathematics — and the existential crisis over what it means that new frontier AI models have become very good at math in a shockingly short period of time. I wanted to dive into all of this with Robert, who actually spoke to some of the… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/257/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP8302427769.mp3) ## [365 Daily Devotions Day 232: God’s Promises are Sure](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refineryliferadio/episodes/365-Daily-Devotions-Day-232-Gods-Promises-are-Sure-e3ncsri) _2026-08-19 · Gary Hoban · Refinery Life Radio_ Day 232: God’s Promises are Sure Scripture (Joshua 21:45 NKJV): “Not one word of all the good promises which the Lord had made to the house of Israel failed; all came to pass.” Reflection: God’s promises never fail. His faithfulness spans generations. Prayer: Father, help me trust Your promises and walk in faith each day. Until next time Stay in the Blessings I really want to encourage you to be… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/77c7228/podcast/play/124203314/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-14%2F429816290-44100-2-f3ab29849e964.mp3) ## [365 Daily Devotions Day 231: Serve with Sincerity](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refineryliferadio/episodes/365-Daily-Devotions-Day-231-Serve-with-Sincerity-e3n8c27) _2026-08-18 · Gary Hoban · Refinery Life Radio_ Day 230: Serve with Sincerity Scripture (Joshua 24:15 NKJV): “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Reflection: Commitment to God is demonstrated through sincere service. Faith is an action. Prayer: Father, help me serve You wholeheartedly and lead my family in faithfulness. Until next time Stay in the Blessings I really want to encourage you to be diligent with your Bible study… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/77c7228/podcast/play/124055047/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-11%2F429611215-44100-2-769d77040dfe2.mp3) ## [422: Where to Find Wealthy Art Collectors](http://schulmanart.com/422) _2026-08-18 · The Inspiration Place_ The right room can make it easier for the right collectors to connect with your art. You have already put care into creating meaningful work, and choosing where to share it can bring greater clarity and confidence to your art business. Wealth alone does not determine whether someone is ready to buy art because the setting, mindset, and purpose of an event also shape how people respond. I'll help… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theinspirationplace/422_Where_to_Find_Wealthy_Art_Collectors.mp3?dest-id=737909) ## [365 Daily Devotions Day 230: Serve with Sincerity](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refineryliferadio/episodes/365-Daily-Devotions-Day-230-Serve-with-Sincerity-e3n8d3r) _2026-08-17 · Gary Hoban · Refinery Life Radio_ Day 230: Serve with Sincerity Scripture (Joshua 24:15 NKJV): “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Reflection: Commitment to God is demonstrated through sincere service. Faith is an action. Prayer: Father, help me serve You wholeheartedly and lead my family in faithfulness. Amen Until next time Stay in the Blessings I really want to encourage you to be diligent with your Bible… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/77c7228/podcast/play/124056123/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-11%2F429612789-44100-2-8329ec62a5d27.mp3) ## Why You Can't Trust AI Without Governing It, with Tony Davis & John Balsavage of A&I Solutions _2026-08-17 · Modern CTO_ Today, we're talking to Tony Davis and John Balsavage of A&I Solutions, the team behind Scout, their AI agent governance platform. We discuss why they built a literal terrain map to visualize what's happening inside an AI agent's mind, how two agents secretly colluded to overturn a vote in their own testing lab, and why every AI agent you build today will be obsolete within a year no matter how… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/B4A277/traffic.megaphone.fm/LDB2237847324.mp3) ## [569: Listen and Learn -- Strict Liability: Animals and Dangerous Activities (Part 2)](https://lawschooltoolbox.libsyn.com/569-listen-and-learn-strict-liability-animals-and-dangerous-activities-part-2) _2026-08-17 · The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond_ Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is Part 2 of a two-part series on strict liability as it relates to animals (both wild and domestic), as well as certain super dangerous activities. In this episode we discuss: Strict liability for abnormally dangerous activities Strict liability for keeping wild and domestic animals Two hypothetical scenarios illustrating the above concepts… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lawschooltoolbox/LST_Podcast_LL_-_Strict_Liability_Animals_and_Dangerous_Activities_Part_2.mp3?dest-id=295486) ## It's about ethics in journalism, with Ben Smith _2026-08-17 · Decoder with Nilay Patel_ Today I’m talking to Ben Smith, the editor-in-chief of Semafor. Ben ran BuzzFeed News at the height of the Facebook traffic boom, and even wrote a book about it, called Traffic, which he discussed with me on Decoder back in 2023. Semafor, which is only four years old, is now a fast-growing and profitable media company, which makes about half of its revenue from events. So I wanted to talk to Ben… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/257/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP6659291274.mp3) ## [365 Daily Devotions Day 229: Fear the Lord](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refineryliferadio/episodes/365-Daily-Devotions-Day-229-Fear-the-Lord-e3n8at5) _2026-08-16 · Gary Hoban · Refinery Life Radio_ Day 229: Fear the Lord Scripture (Joshua 24:14 NKJV): “Now therefore, fear the Lord, and serve Him in sincerity and in truth.” Reflection: Reverence for God transforms our lives. Fear of the Lord brings wisdom and obedience. Prayer: Lord, cultivate in me a deep reverence for You that guides every choice I make. Until next time Stay in the Blessings I really want to encourage you to be diligent… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/77c7228/podcast/play/124053861/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-11%2F429609505-44100-2-a5b88156d8a63.mp3) ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3HcQ701QfSxD) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [365 Daily Devotions Day 228: God Fights for His People](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refineryliferadio/episodes/365-Daily-Devotions-Day-228-God-Fights-for-His-People-e3n89ni) _2026-08-15 · Gary Hoban · Refinery Life Radio_ Day 228: God Fights for His People Scripture (Joshua 10:14 NKJV): “There has been no day like it before or after, when the Lord heeded the voice of a man; for the Lord fought for Israel.” Reflection: God’s faithfulness brings victory. Our obedience aligns us with His power. Prayer: Father, help me rely on You to fight for me, and to trust in Your mighty hand. Until next time Stay in the Blessings… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/77c7228/podcast/play/124052658/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-11%2F429607864-44100-2-1dd1415fe8eb8.mp3) ## [365 Daily Devotions Day 227: God’s Power Over Nature](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refineryliferadio/episodes/365-Daily-Devotions-Day-227-Gods-Power-Over-Nature-e3n6vid) _2026-08-14 · Gary Hoban · Refinery Life Radio_ Day 227: God’s Power Over Nature Scripture (Joshua 10:13 NKJV): “So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the people had revenge upon their enemies.” Reflection: Nothing is impossible for God. His power surpasses all human limitations. Prayer: Lord, help me trust in Your limitless power in every area of my life. Until next time Stay in the Blessings I really want to encourage you to be… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/77c7228/podcast/play/124009485/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-10%2F429548605-44100-2-586ff2eaa0f76.mp3) ## [365 Daily Devotions Day 226: God’s Guidance is Perfect](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refineryliferadio/episodes/365-Daily-Devotions-Day-226-Gods-Guidance-is-Perfect-e3n6ovv) _2026-08-13 · Gary Hoban · Refinery Life Radio_ Day 226: God’s Guidance is Perfect Scripture (Joshua 10:8 NKJV): “And the Lord said to Joshua, ‘Do not fear them, for I have delivered them into your hand; not one of them shall stand before you.’” Reflection: Trusting God’s guidance brings assurance and victory. His plans are perfect. Prayer: Father, help me rely on Your guidance and trust Your timing in every circumstance. Amen Until next time… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/77c7228/podcast/play/124002751/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-10%2F429539777-44100-2-8a86ba8c5be94.mp3) ## Tech Titans: Hidden Rules of the Brain with Moran Cerf, Neuroscientist and Professor _2026-08-13 · Modern CTO_ Today, we're talking to Moran Cerf, neuroscientist and professor who studies live human brains through implanted electrodes during surgery. We discuss why the person who sees reality clearly drives more change than the one with official authority, how ant colonies and corporate boardrooms follow the same hidden rules of swarm leadership, and why the smell in a room might quietly decide the outcome… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/B4A277/traffic.megaphone.fm/LDB8706291236.mp3) ## Does Google even want to win in AI? _2026-08-13 · Decoder with Nilay Patel_ My guest today is The Verge’s Hayden Field, and we’re discussing a question that’s been rocketing around the tech industry for the past week: Is Google losing the AI race? That's because last week, the company announced a bombshell reorganization of its AI division. You can read these moves, and Google’s reaction, in a lot of different ways. So I really wanted to sit down with Hayden to dig into… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/257/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP2773717777.mp3) ## [365 Daily Devotions Day 225: Obedience Brings Victory](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refineryliferadio/episodes/365-Daily-Devotions-Day-225-Obedience-Brings-Victory-e3n6o7b) _2026-08-12 · Gary Hoban · Refinery Life Radio_ Day 225: Obedience Brings Victory Scripture (Joshua 11:15 NKJV): “So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the Lord said to Moses; and Joshua gave it for an inheritance to Israel according to their divisions by their tribes.” Reflection: God’s guidance leads to success. Obedience to His Word brings lasting results. Prayer: Lord, help me follow Your directions faithfully to experience… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/77c7228/podcast/play/124001963/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-10%2F429538643-44100-2-1fddfe7aa3d6b.mp3) ## [365 Daily Devotions Day 224: God’s Faithfulness is Unchanging](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refineryliferadio/episodes/365-Daily-Devotions-Day-224-Gods-Faithfulness-is-Unchanging-e3n3db0) _2026-08-11 · Gary Hoban · Refinery Life Radio_ Day 224: God’s Faithfulness is Unchanging Scripture (Joshua 21:45 NKJV): “Not one word of all the good promises which the Lord had made to the house of Israel failed; all came to pass.” Reflection: God’s promises never fail. His faithfulness endures through every generation. Prayer: Father, strengthen my faith in Your unchanging promises. Amen Until next time Stay in the Blessings I really want to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/77c7228/podcast/play/123892512/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-7%2F429388781-44100-2-30f6797f2a205.mp3) ## [421: Why Art Lovers Don't Become Art Buyers (THE WALL ALREADY HAS ART ON IT)](http://schulmanart.com/421) _2026-08-11 · The Inspiration Place_ Sometimes the reason a collector doesn't buy has nothing to do with how much they love your art. If you've ever left a conversation feeling certain someone was going to purchase your work, only to never hear from them again, you're not alone. I used to think those moments came down to price, confidence, or finding the perfect words. Over time, I realized there was something much more important… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theinspirationplace/421_Why_Art_Lovers_Dont_Become_Art_Buyers_THE_WALL_ALREADY_HAS_ART_ON_IT.mp3?dest-id=737909) ## [365 Daily Devotions Day 223: God’s Covenant is Sure](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refineryliferadio/episodes/365-Daily-Devotions-Day-223-Gods-Covenant-is-Sure-e3n3cjp) _2026-08-10 · Gary Hoban · Refinery Life Radio_ Day 223: God’s Covenant is Sure Scripture (Joshua 24:25 NKJV): “So Joshua made a covenant with the people that day, and made for them a statute and an ordinance in Shechem.” Reflection: God’s covenant is reliable. Commitment to His commands brings blessing. Prayer: Lord, help me honour Your covenant and live according to Your statutes. Amen Until next time Stay in the Blessings I really want to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/77c7228/podcast/play/123891769/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-7%2F429387815-44100-2-2a34b529ef7b7.mp3) ## The Real Reason Your Body Is a Business Card with Mauro Stara, Six Pack CEO _2026-08-10 · Modern CTO_ Today, we're talking to Mauro Stara, founder of Six Pack CEO. We discuss why working out less, not harder, was the real fix behind one of his most dramatic client transformations, how a health scare in his twenties pushed him out of banking and into coaching high-performing men, and why getting genuinely healthy often means letting go of the people and identity that made staying unhealthy feel… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/B4A277/traffic.megaphone.fm/LDB9279938558.mp3) ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DTaTh1as2znL) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [568: Listen and Learn -- Strict Liability: Animals and Dangerous Activities (Part 1)](https://lawschooltoolbox.libsyn.com/568-listen-and-learn-strict-liability-animals-and-dangerous-activities-part-1) _2026-08-10 · The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond_ Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is Part 1 of a two-part series on strict liability as it relates to animals (both wild and domestic), as well as certain super dangerous activities. Join us next week for the second episode on this topic. In this episode we discuss: Overview of strict liability in torts What activities are considered abnormally dangerous? Strict liability as it… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lawschooltoolbox/LST_Podcast_LL_-_Strict_Liability_Animals_and_Dangerous_Activities_Part_1.mp3?dest-id=295486) ## Bose CEO Lila Snyder on the fight for high-quality audio _2026-08-10 · Decoder with Nilay Patel_ My guest today is Lila Snyder, the CEO of Bose. Lila was last on the show about four years ago, and since then she’s dramatically rearchitected the company — she sold off Bose Professional, acquired the high end audio brands McIntosh Labs and Sonus faber, and, perhaps most importantly, started licensing all that core Bose technology to other companies. That big change in the business comes with a… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/257/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP3937727395.mp3) ## Tech Titans: Rethinking Career Five-Year Plans with Francisco Trindade, VP of Software Engineering _2026-08-06 · Modern CTO_ Today, we're talking to Francisco Trindade, VP of Software Engineering at Braze. We discuss why code review, not code generation, has become the real bottleneck in AI-driven engineering, how the leap to a codebase run by thousands of autonomous agents could repeat the failed promise of microservices at ten times the scale, and why the best career advice only makes sense once you stop trying to… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/B4A277/traffic.megaphone.fm/LDB7016426563.mp3) ## The left and right agree on one thing: no data centers _2026-08-06 · Decoder with Nilay Patel_ Our guest today is Gaby Del Valle, a policy reporter here at The Verge, and we’re discussing the growing backlash against AI data centers. Gaby recently reported a fantastic piece about Hernando County, Florida, where last month the county commission unanimously approved a year-long moratorium on data center construction. So I wanted Gaby to talk me through what these protests look like on the… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/257/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP1649694623.mp3) ## [420: Commissions: Turning Inquiries Into Deposits](http://schulmanart.com/420) _2026-08-04 · The Inspiration Place_ Your commission process should give collectors confidence, not leave your best opportunities waiting in limbo. When someone reaches out about a commission, it's easy to assume genuine interest will naturally lead to a finished piece. I've learned through years of experience that even enthusiastic collectors can get stuck when the process feels unclear or overwhelming. This episode is about… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theinspirationplace/420_Commissions-_Turning_inquiries_into_deposits.mp3?dest-id=737909) ## Tech Titans: Designing for Intuition with Campbell Brown, CEO and Co-founder of PredictHQ _2026-08-03 · Modern CTO_ Today, we're talking to Campbell Brown, CEO and co-founder of PredictHQ. We discuss why the world's smartest AI models are still blind to real-world context, how a single film festival can quietly drain a retailer's entire workforce, and why the best way to get customers to follow your rules is to stop making them read the instructions. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/B4A277/traffic.megaphone.fm/LDB5457675883.mp3) ## [567: Law Every 1L Should Know -- Constitutional Law](https://lawschooltoolbox.libsyn.com/567-law-every-1l-should-know-constitutional-law) _2026-08-03 · The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond_ Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we're discussing fundamental concepts that are taught in first-year Con Law classes. First, we'll look at justiciability – the set of threshold doctrines that decide whether a federal court is allowed to hear a constitutional case in the first place. Then we'll move to the individual rights side and dig into the single most important… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lawschooltoolbox/LST_Podcast_-_Law_Every_1L_Should_Know_--_Constitutional_Law.mp3?dest-id=295486) ## Bluesky’s new CEO wants a big tent, not a bubble _2026-08-03 · Decoder with Nilay Patel_ Today, I’m talking with Toni Schneider, the new head of social platform Bluesky who formally took over after a short stint as interim CEO. This is one of my favorite kinds of interviews, because a couple years ago we had Bluesky’s prior CEO, Jay Graber, on the show — she’s now the company’s chief innovation officer. All of that kind of shuffle is pure Decoder bait: a new CEO often brings with them… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/257/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP2631794244.mp3) ## Tech Titans: How to Ask for Help as a Leader with Arnie Katz, CPTO at GoFundMe _2026-07-30 · Modern CTO_ If you fear failure, you’re not going to get very far. Neither will your team. Today, we're talking to Arnie Katz, CPTO at GoFundMe. We discuss why asking for help is harder and less understood than giving it, how AI now writes fundraiser titles that outperform the ones people write themselves, and why the biggest lesson from his failed startup was that believing you're customer-obsessed is… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/B4A277/traffic.megaphone.fm/LDB1433754066.mp3) ## The end of the human internet _2026-07-30 · Decoder with Nilay Patel_ Hey everyone, this is Nick Statt, senior producer on Decoder. We’re taking a brief publishing break while Nilay is out on vacation. We’ll resume regular programming next week, and we’ve got some great episodes in the works. In the meantime, we wanted to share an episode from the excellent podcast The Gray Area, with host Sean Illing. In this one, Sean sat down with The Atlantic journalist Charlie… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/257/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP9978291563.mp3) ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/d8MbZ7cRZL3X) _2026-07-30 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [419: How to Have a Successful Art Show](http://schulmanart.com/419) _2026-07-28 · The Inspiration Place_ You already know how much care goes into creating a body of work. From the first brushstroke to the final frame, every decision reflects your vision. But a successful exhibition is about more than what hangs on the wall. It's about creating meaningful connections with the people who will appreciate your work. In this episode, I share the 90 day exhibition strategy I teach artists to help build… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theinspirationplace/419_How_to_Have_a_Successful_Art_Show.mp3?dest-id=737909) ## Inside the Tech Stack Behind the Modern Store with Yevgeni Tsirulnik & Naresh Keswani of Toshiba _2026-07-27 · Modern CTO_ In the future, self-checkout will come right to you. Today, we're talking to Yev Tsirulnik and Naresh Keswani of Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. We discuss why the next decade of retail is about digitizing the physical store rather than the website, how loyalty data is quietly turning into a trust score that decides whether your store forgives you at self checkout, and what it actually takes to… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/B4A277/traffic.megaphone.fm/LDB3228127505.mp3) ## [566: Law Every 1L Should Know -- Criminal Law](https://lawschooltoolbox.libsyn.com/566-law-every-1l-should-know-criminal-law) _2026-07-27 · The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond_ Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're diving into the fundamentals of criminal law. First, we'll walk through the building blocks of any crime – the elements that the prosecution has to prove for someone to be found guilty. Then we'll take those building blocks and apply them to the single most heavily tested topic in 1L Criminal Law – homicide. We'll see how the different… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lawschooltoolbox/LST_Podcast_-_Law_Every_1L_Should_Know_--_Criminal_Law.mp3?dest-id=295486) ## Tariffs didn’t bring manufacturing jobs back to the US _2026-07-27 · Decoder with Nilay Patel_ Evan Smith, cofounder and CEO of Altana, was last on the show in early 2025 to talk about how Trump’s first few waves of tariffs were starting to affect global trade. It was a very alarming and also very illuminating chat; Evan and I got into the existential weeds of international relations and economics almost immediately. A year and a half later, and everything is somehow even more chaotic than… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/257/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP4137105999.mp3) ## Hunting for Alien Technology with Avi Loeb, Harvard Astrophysicist _2026-07-23 · Modern CTO_ If scientists are being entirely honest, is non-human technology already on earth? Today, we're talking to Avi Loeb, Harvard astrophysicist and head of the government's new UAP Science Advisory Council. We discuss why the hunt for alien life is shifting from waiting for a radio call to checking the mailbox for a package, how a so-called "dark comet" turned out to be a lost Soviet spacecraft, and… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/B4A277/traffic.megaphone.fm/LDB7711208941.mp3) ## What Apple’s OpenAI lawsuit is really about _2026-07-23 · Decoder with Nilay Patel_ Today, I’m talking with Hayden Field, The Verge’s senior AI reporter, about the major trade secrets lawsuit between Apple and OpenAI, and what this tells us about OpenAI’s future. Hayden has been covering OpenAI for years now, and she also just talked to a bunch of lawyers who specialize in intellectual property and trade secret law to get a sense of how serious this case is. The answer is not… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/257/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP8735488557.mp3) ## [418: Art Sold in July 2026](http://schulmanart.com/418) _2026-07-21 · The Inspiration Place_ Every artist wants to know what's working in today's market, and the good news is that collectors are still buying original art. This month, artists inside my community reported more than $110,000 in art sales, and the stories behind those numbers reveal something even more valuable than the total itself. You'll see how artists built momentum through thoughtful pricing, larger work, commissions,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theinspirationplace/418_Art_Sold_in_July_2026.mp3?dest-id=737909) ## Is the Specialist Executive Dead? with Mahesh Guruswamy, COO at Kajabi _2026-07-20 · Modern CTO_ We were told to specialize endlessly…now, AI is here. Today, we're talking to Mahesh Guruswamy, COO of Kajabi. We discuss why the specialist executive is becoming extinct as tech gets commoditized, how "AI fatigue" is really grief over eroding craft rather than exhaustion, and why the biggest threat to the AI boom might be economics, not technology. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/B4A277/traffic.megaphone.fm/LDB1754682749.mp3) ## [565: Law School Accreditation in 2026: A Conversation with Jennifer Rosato Perea](https://lawschooltoolbox.libsyn.com/565-law-school-accreditation-in-2026-a-conversation-with-jennifer-rosato-perea) _2026-07-20 · The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond_ Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today Alison is talking with the ABA's Managing Director of Accreditation and Legal Education about law school accreditation -- what's been happening in Texas and Florida, and what it means for current and prospective law students. In this episode we discuss: An introduction to our guest, Jennifer Rosato Perea What does law school accreditation… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lawschooltoolbox/LST_Podcast_-_Law_School_Accreditation_in_2026_A_Conversation_with_Jennifer_Rosato_Perea.mp3?dest-id=295486) ## Dr. Jill Lepore on why the AI backlash is vital for the future _2026-07-20 · Decoder with Nilay Patel_ Dr. Jill Lepore is one of the best writers there is at identifying institutional patterns in history, and Decoder is a show about systems and organization — so her new book, The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State, is a perfect fit for the show. You build systems by measuring things — gathering information, quantifying it as data, and taking action on it. The book's big thesis is that this kind… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/257/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP2484941224.mp3) ## Tech Titans: Go From Burnt Out to Fired Up with Justin Fanelli, Department of Navy CTO _2026-07-16 · Modern CTO_ If you’re feeling burnt out, it’s not the work you’re doing. It’s the mission you’re on. Today, we're talking to Justin Fanelli, Chief Technology Officer of the Department of the Navy. We discuss why direct communication is fuel rather than friction, how the most driven government workers are often the ones who've already "made it" elsewhere, and why burnout has almost nothing to do with hours… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/B4A277/traffic.megaphone.fm/LDB2935307452.mp3) ## Proton’s CTO: No company is going to jail for you _2026-07-16 · Decoder with Nilay Patel_ We’ve got the first of a two-part series on the systems that run the world: I’m talking today with Bart Butler, the CTO of Proton, the company that makes private and secure productivity software. There’s a lot of big Decoder themes in this one. That includes how Proton has structured its ownership and architected its products to align its incentives with protecting users. At the same time, Proton… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/257/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP8586650749.mp3) ## [417: How to Sell Art Without Feeling Salesy](http://schulmanart.com/417) _2026-07-14 · The Inspiration Place_ Selling your art becomes so much easier when you stop trying to convince people and start creating space for genuine connection. If you've ever wished sales conversations felt more natural, you're not alone. Building confidence doesn't come from memorizing the perfect script. It comes from trusting your work, staying curious about the person in front of you, and allowing collectors to discover… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theinspirationplace/417_How_to_Sell_Art_Without_Feeling_Salesy.mp3?dest-id=737909) ## [564: Law Every 1L Should Know -- Evidence](https://lawschooltoolbox.libsyn.com/564-law-every-1l-should-know-evidence) _2026-07-13 · The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond_ Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're diving into a fundamental concept in legal trials -- evidence. We'll discuss the foundation that evidence is built around – relevance, and then we'll focus on the most important topic in all of evidence – hearsay. We'll learn what hearsay is, why the law distrusts it, and the major ways it still gets admitted. And we'll finish with a… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lawschooltoolbox/LST_Podcast_-_Law_Every_1L_Should_Know_--_Evidence.mp3?dest-id=295486) ## Yes, even Nvidia's head of automotive is fighting for compute _2026-07-13 · Decoder with Nilay Patel_ Nvidia is obviously in the news constantly because of the AI boom — but it's also a major supplier to the entire auto industry As head of Nvidia's automotive division, Xinzhou Wu has a front-row seat to all the challenges EVs and autonomous vehicles are facing, especially in the US. And of course, you can’t talk about electric cars or vehicle autonomy in the US without talking about Elon Musk and… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/257/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP3536151799.mp3) ## Why did Comcast ever buy NBC? _2026-07-09 · Decoder with Nilay Patel_ My guest today is Peter Kafka, chief correspondent at Business Insider and host of Channels, a podcast about the media industry. And it’s a big week for the media industry — Comcast just announced that it’s splitting itself up, into the Comcast broadband company and the NBCUniversal entertainment company. This dream, that you can combine distribution with big splashy entertainment properties, has… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/257/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP3487742255.mp3) ## [416: How to Build a Collection with a Signature Voice Without Repeating Yourself](http://schulmanart.com/416) _2026-07-07 · The Inspiration Place_ Discovering your signature style doesn't mean limiting your creativity. It means giving your art a stronger foundation to grow. If you've ever wondered whether your work feels connected enough or worried that developing a recognizable style means painting the same subject forever, you're not alone. Every artist evolves, and your collections can evolve with you. What creates lasting connection with… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theinspirationplace/416_How_to_Build_a_Collection_With_a_Signature_Voice_Without_Repeating_Yourself.mp3?dest-id=737909) ## [563: Neurodivergence in the Workplace (w/Natalie Diggins)](https://lawschooltoolbox.libsyn.com/563-neurodivergence-in-the-workplace-wnatalie-diggins) _2026-07-06 · The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond_ Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, Lee talks with Natalie Diggins, author of The Autistic Adult's Toolbox , about her late-in-life neurodivergent diagnosis and the practical "scaffolding" tools she developed to thrive in professional environments. The conversation centers around concrete strategies for meetings, note-taking, and self-advocacy in the workplace. In this… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lawschooltoolbox/LST_Podcast_-_Neurodivergence_in_the_Workplace_w_Natalie_Diggins.mp3?dest-id=295486) ## Inside the big business of the creator economy, with Ali Berman and Raina Penchansky _2026-07-06 · Decoder with Nilay Patel_ Today I’m talking with Ali Berman and Raina Penchansky, who run the Creators Division at United Talent Agency. UTA is an enormous talent agency, and Ali and Raina's creators division represents some of the biggest creators and influencers in the world. So I really wanted to know how Raina and Ali identify up-and-coming talent, how they work with that talent to build durable businesses, and what… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/257/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP2470880246.mp3) ## The CMO is a dying role, says Digitas' Amy Lanzi _2026-07-02 · Decoder with Nilay Patel_ We’ve got a special Decoder today. I had the chance to talk with Amy Lanzi, the CEO of Digitas North America, in front of a live audience at the Uber villa at the Cannes Lions advertising festival in the south of France. There’s a lot in this one on AI, the creator economy, and the future of marketing – like I said, Amy is as sharp as they come, and I really enjoy talking to her about how the… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/257/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP8280412072.mp3)