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Lil Bub: Cat celebrity and techie Aug 15, 2016

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Katie meets with Lil Bub and her owner, Mike Bridavsky, in Bloomington, Indiana. Lil Bub is one of the internet's most famous cats. She has used technology to secure millions of social media fans and a new app funded on Kickstarter. Lil Bub has also raised over half a million dollars for charity. And, in the midst of playing a cameo part in the new film, "Nine Lives," Bub took some time out to take part in a new genome sequencing project. Bub's owner Mike talks about Bub's current adventures and what's up next.

Technologist Kevin Surace: Pokémon craze and hacking the election Aug 11, 2016

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Katie speaks with technologist and futurist Kevin Surace on what sparked the craze of Pokémon Go and if the November election could indeed be hacked.

Discover Iceland Part 2 – What the heck is geothermal energy? Aug 04, 2016

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Sitting on a literal hotbed of active and inactive volcanoes, Iceland capitalizes on its natural resources to provide renewable electricity to its citizens. Katie speaks with Hordur Arnarson, CEO of Landsvirkjun, which produces 73% of all Iceland's electricity via geothermal energy. Hordur further discusses future plans for an undersea pipeline from Iceland to the UK of hydro and geothermal-generated electricity.

Dreamfuel: Crowdfunding Startup Helps Get Olympic Athletes to the Games Jul 27, 2016

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Dreamfuel, founded by Emily White, assists Olympic hopefuls and their families with travel to the games. Such financial help is critical as many athletes only make $15k a year, or less.

Discover Iceland Part 1: Eco-tourism Jul 15, 2016

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Embark on an adventure to the environmental wonderland of Iceland and you will be able to discover and enjoy the islands' focus on eco-tourism. The Blue Lagoon, a favorite spot for tourists, is located in a lava field in the southwest part of the island. This amazing warm water lagoon harnesses geothermal energy to create a unique, and for many, transformative experience.

Buck Sexton – CNN political commentator, radio host and former CIA officer Jul 07, 2016

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Buck Sexton served as a former intelligence officer for the CIA and also worked with the NYPD intelligence division on counterterrorism issues. He is host of The Buck Sexton Show on TheBlaze TV and TheBlaze Radio. Buck breaks down the Clinton email verdict for us and also gives the inside scoop on how he keeps on top of the intelligence scene.

3D Printed Custom Insoles: Kegan Schouwenburg Jul 01, 2016

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Kegan Schouwenburg, named one of Inc. magazine's 30 under 30, founded SOLS, which brings custom 3D printing technologies to footwear. SOLS recently announced its cutting edge 3D printed custom orthotics, which offer comfort and stability. Simply download the SOLS app, snap a few pics of your feet and in less than six days and $99, SOLS sends you a pair of customized insoles to your door.

Escape the Room with Auto Technology Jun 24, 2016

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One of the trendiest interactive mystery games, "Escape the Room," partners with Ford Escape to create a limited time only 35,000 square foot experience: "Can You Escape NYC?" With the clock ticking, Sam and Katie join forces to make it through six rooms, solving puzzles while using new in-vehicle technologies. An inside look at building a customized brand experience.

Fresh Food from a Kitchen Not a Lab: Back to the Roots Jun 21, 2016

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Food Ready to Eat or Ready to Grow - Nikhil Arora, Co-Founder of Back to the Roots, is "undoing food" and connecting us back to where it comes from. Nikhil shares his journey, and how it all started with an obsession with mushrooms (the legal kind).

Creating Virtual Reality: SilVR Thread Jun 13, 2016

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David Pritchard and Tai Crosby, co-founders of SilVR Thread, which is a cutting edge company delivering virtual reality experiences, discuss developing immersive first-person virtual reality with their proprietary cameras.

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