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Episode 667: Episode 26-10 Smart Devices and Surveillance Mar 10, 2026

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On this week’s Tech Nation, We can track almost anything with a smart device - but is that data really private? Moira speaks with George Washington University Law Professor Andrew Ferguson about his book, “Your Data Will Be Used Against You: Policing in the Age of Self-Surveillance,” which takes a closer look at privacy in the world of smart devices. Then, Dr. Arun Swaminathan discusses how Coya Therapeutics is testing a new treatment for ALS. The goal? To stop progression of the disease in its tracks.

Episode 666: Episode 26-09 One Ancient Language, New Medical Frontiers Mar 04, 2026

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On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Journalist Laura Spinney about her new book, “Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global”, which explores the roots of modern language. Then, Tech Nation Chief Health Correspondent, Dr. Daniel Kraft, shares highlights from NextMed Health 2025, including major advances in medicine and technology. Finally, Biostem Technologies CEO Jason Matuszewski explains a natural solution for wounds that just will not heal.

Episode 665: Episode 26-08 AI in the Exam Room Feb 25, 2026

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On this week’s Tech Nation, how are doctors and hospitals using AI? Moira speaks with Dr. Robert Wachter about his book, “A Giant Leap: How AI is Transforming Healthcare and What That Means for Our Future”. Then, Chris Bailey talks about ways to calm your mind in anxious times, according to science.
AI in the Exam Room
On this week’s Biotech Nation, how doctors and hospitals are using AI, and how it could change the practice of medicine. Moira speaks with Dr. Robert Wachter about his book, “A Giant Leap: How AI is Transforming Healthcare and What That Means for Our Future”.

Episode 664: Episode 26-07 The Great Healthcare Disruption Feb 17, 2026

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On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Dr. Marschall Runge, University of Michigan Medical School Professor and author of “The Great Healthcare Disruption: Big Tech, Bold Policy, and the Future of American Medicine,” about the ways the American Healthcare system is changing - and needs to change - for the future. Then, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent Dr. Daniel Kraft discusses some of the latest developments for early cancer screening.

Episode 663: Episode 26-06 The Neuroscience of Revenge Feb 10, 2026

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On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with James Kimmel, Jr., founder of the Yale Collaborative for Motive Control Studies and author of, "The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction and How to Overcome It", about how revenge affects the brain and how science is uncovering ways to overcome the cycle of grievance.

Episode 662: Episode 26-05 The Elements of Power Feb 06, 2026

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On this week’s Tech Nation, ever wondered what’s inside the lithium-ion batteries we use every day? Journalist Nicolas Niarchos joins Moira to talk about the minerals that power our modern life, and how the global race to control them is impacting the planet. Then, Dr Daniel Kraft tells us about the launch of ChatGPT Health. And, a fast-acting treatment for flare-ups of common inflammatory conditions could be around the corner.

Episode 661: Episode 26-04 Sea Stars and the Secrets of Life Jan 29, 2026

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On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Marine biologist Dr Drew Harvell about her new book, "The Ocean’s Menagerie: How Earth’s Strangest Creatures Reshape the Rules of Life." Then, Sameer Sabir, CEO of Brixton Biosciences, explains their new injectable cold therapy in trials for knee pain. And, Erica Dhawan returns to explore the impact of tone in digital communication and why it often goes unnoticed.

Episode 660: Episode 26-03 The Neuroscience of Choice Jan 21, 2026

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On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Dr. Emily Falk, Professor of Communications, Psychology, and Marketing at the University of Pennsylvania, about her new book, "What We Value... The Neuroscience of Choice and Change."
Then, Jeff Liter, Founder and CEO of Luminary Therapeutics, shares how new developments in cell therapy could make treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases more affordable and accessible, without needing to be personalized for each patient.

Episode 659: Episode 26-02 AI-Powered Biology Jan 14, 2026

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On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Dr. Shana Kelley, President of Bioengineering and Head of Biohub Chicago, about AI-Powered Biology - what is it? And what could it mean for the future of research? Then, Dr. Harry Selker and Dr. Atul Deshpande of Immediate Therapeutics tell us how they’ve come up with a speedy intervention for heart attacks. And, what exactly differentiates the NIH, the FDA, and the CDC? We take a closer look at that, and what they have in common.

Episode 658: Episode 26-01 Today’s Biotech Breakthroughs Jan 07, 2026

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On this week’s Tech Nation, with the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference around the corner, we delve into three ongoing efforts in biotech. Moira speaks with Cyriac Roeding and Dr David Suhy, Co-Founders of Earli, about their innovative approach to treating solid tumour cancer. Then, Ketan Mehta of Tris Pharma discusses the potential of a euphoria-suppressing opioid. And Neil Klompas of Augurex Life Sciences talks about a new diagnostic for patients with chronic back pain that pinpoints an easily-missed form of arthritis.
BTN TITLE: Can Cancer Cells be Turned Against Themselves?
This week on BioTech Nation, Moira speaks with Cyriac Roeding and Dr David Suhy, Co-Founders of Earli, about an innovative new approach to solid tumour cancer. They discuss their effort to turn the cancer cells inside solid tumours into factories that produce their own cancer-fighting therapies.

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