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Episode 657: Episode 25-51 The Hidden Power of Carbon Jan 02, 2026

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On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with author and environmental thought leader Paul Hawken to discuss his latest book, "Carbon: The Book of Life", about the invisible forces shaping our planet and the actions that can transform our future. He challenges us to rethink climate, commerce, and our own beliefs.

Episode 656: Episode 25-50 How AI Learned to Talk Dec 24, 2025

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On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Dr Christopher Summerfield, Professor of Cognitive Science at the University of Oxford and author of "These Strange New Minds … How AI Learned to Talk and What It Means," on how AI is changing our world. Then, Professor Niels Riedemann, Co-Founder & CEO of InflaRx, explains how the body’s immune system sometimes turns against itself and what can be done to prevent it.

Episode 655: Episode 25-49 A Journey Through Anxiety. Dec 17, 2025

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On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Dr. Alexandra Shaker, Clinical Psychologist and author of "The Narrowing … A Journey Through Anxiety and the Body," exploring what anxiety really is and how our gut instinct and genetics play a role in our response. Then, Dr. Thomas Chen, Director of Neuro-oncology at USC and Founder of NeOnc Technologies, discusses an innovative method to deliver drugs directly to the brain to treat glioblastoma and other brain cancers.

Episode 654: Episode 25-48 Not to Burst Your AI Bubble Dec 11, 2025

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On this week’s Tech Nation, Emeritus Professor of Economics, Gary Smith, addresses the question of an AI bubble: is there one? And what will be the economic impact if it bursts? Then, CEO Martin Burns explains how Bruin Biometrics aims to prevent a potentially fatal condition affecting more than 2.5 million Americans each year.
BTN Title: Preventing Pressure Injuries: Detecting the Invisible Signs
Bruin Biometrics CEO, Martin Burns, talks about a new diagnostic tool being used to detect and prevent potentially fatal bedsores in their earliest stages.

Episode 653: Episode 25-47 Rethinking Ability Dec 04, 2025

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On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Dr. Ashley Shew, Professor of Science, Technology, and Society at Virginia Tech and author of, "Against Technoableism... Rethinking Who Needs Improvement", about how technology influences our perception of disability and whether it truly helps those it aims to support. Then, Dr. Ari Azhir, CEO of Neuvivo, discusses how her company revived a once-failed ALS drug by re-examining clinical trial data, uncovering its potential to treat Huntington’s, Alzheimer’s, and Vascular Dementia.

Episode 652: Episode 25-46 A Woman Of No Importance Nov 28, 2025

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On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Sonia Purnell about her book, “A Woman of No Importance,” and the story of Virginia Hall, an American spy who operated in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, even with her wooden leg. Then, Dr. Lincoln Nadauld, President & CEO of Culmination Bio, discusses how medical records and biological data are being combined with technology to answer unprecedented questions in medicine.

Episode 651: Episode 25-45 Building RESILIENCE Nov 20, 2025

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On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with
Terry Healey about "The Resilience Mindset … How Adversity Can Strengthen Individuals, Teams, and Leaders". Then Lisa Dechamps tell us how Aviado Bio is working to correct the gene driving many cases of frontotemporal dementia. And Columbia University professor Dr. Sandra Matz describes the science of psychological targeting”.
BTN Title: Correcting Gene-based Frontotemporal Dementia
Lisa Dechamps tell us how Aviado Bio is working to correct the gene driving many cases of frontotemporal dementia.

Episode 650: Episode 25-44 To the Ends of the Earth Nov 12, 2025

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On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with
Dr. Neil Shubin, University of Chicago professor and author of, “Ends of the Earth”, about his experience exploring the Arctic and Antarctic in search of life, the cosmos, and our future. Then, Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent introduces us to the discovery of new “dark” proteins that could change biotech. And, Erica Dhawan, talks about how to convey respect and avoid disrespect in a digital world.
BTN Title: Dark Proteins?
Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent, introduces us to the discovery of new “dark” proteins that could change biotech.

Episode 649: Episode 25-43 You Are Smarter Than You Think !!! Nov 06, 2025

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On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with
You are smarter than you know - Dr. Angus Fletcher talks about Primal Intelligence, and then Dr. Derek Jantz from Tune Therapeutics explains how they aim to "tune" DNA - not just with human DNA, but stopping the Hepatitis B virus in its tracks.
BTN Title: Tuning DNA, and Tuning Out Hepatitis B
Dr Derek Jantz, the Chief Scientific Officer of Tune Therapeutics, explains their approach, now in advanced clinical trials for Hepatitis B.

Episode 648: Episode 25-42 What are Ancient Myths Telling Us About Planet Earth ?? Oct 30, 2025

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On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Stanford University Research Scholar, Adrienne Mayor, what do ancient myths tell us about the deep history of planet earth in her book "Mythopedia". Then in biotech, Dr. Ned Swanson, the President and Chief Medical Officer of Polarity Bio, tells us about their approach to healing serious, hard-to-treat skin wounds. In early trials, it’s twice as effective as the current treatment for diabetic foot ulcers.

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