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S4E2 Data, Debt, and the Dollar: A Conversation with Ken Rogoff
In this episode of MIT's Data Nation, hosts Liberty Vittert Capito and Munther Dahleh sit down with economist, Harvard professor and former Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund, Kenneth…
S4E1 Beyond the Trip: The Data on Psychedelics
What can data science reveal about the mind on psychedelics? In this episode of MIT's Data Nation, hosts Munther Dahleh and Liberty Vittert Capito speak with Nicolas Langlitz and Joshua S. Siegel…
S3E10 Harnessing the Power of Data: Chat with Munzer Dahleh
In this episode of Data Nation Liberty interviews our very own Munzer Dahleh. Munzer emphasizes that while data is most important, focusing on the right data is essential for meaningful impact.…
S3E9 De-Extinction, Data, and the Future of Conservation with Colossal
In this episode of Data Nation, we talk with leaders of Colossal, a company working to bring back extinct animals like the wooly mammoth, Tasmanian tiger (thylacine), and dodo bird. Colossal CEO Ben…
S3E8 Behind the Tariff: What the Data Says
In this episode of Data Nation, economist Dr. Dave Donaldson joins us to explore how data shapes U.S. tariff policy. The discussion focuses on why Americans are skeptical of tariffs, how different…
S3E7 Immigration by the Numbers: What the Data Really Says
In this episode of Data Nation, economist Giovanni Peri and political scientist Margaret Peters join us to explore the evolving landscape of U.S. immigration and the data that shapes it. The…
S3E7 Jillian Michaels: Exposing the Truth About our Food and Weight Loss
In this episode of Data Nation, fitness expert Jillian Michaels joins us to explore the complex world of food safety, nutrition, and health. The discussion covers critical topics like hidden food…
S3E6 Rising Tensions and Sea Levels: Advancing Extreme Weather Policy and Technology
Today on Data Nation, we are speaking with Kerry Emanuel and Kelvin Droegemeier to better understand extreme weather prevention and technology. Together, we'll explore extreme weather displacement,…
S3E5 Money, Sports, and Data: The World of College Athletics
In this episode, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) with Michael Schwimer, CEO of Big League Advantage and Alabama Men's Basketball's secret weapon to making…
S3E4 Beyond Botox: The Future and Ethics of Anti-Aging Technologies
Today on Data Nation, we are speaking with Jeffrey Karp and Daniel Belsky to explore the future of anti-aging technologies. Together, we'll explore the accuracy of biological age tests, the ethics of…
S3E3 2024 Election Debrief: What actually happened?
The 2024 election was a time of tension and polarization amongst Americans. With these pressures, according to Associated Press elections data, over 153 million Americans felt the need to cast their…
S3E2 What is going to happen on Nov 5, 2024?
Today on Data Nation, guests John Della Volpe and Scott Tranter join us to discuss the approaching 2024 U.S. presidential election. Together, we'll explore the many factors at play in the 2024…
The D in Democracy stands for Data
With Election Day nearing, this episode explores the relationships between polling and election digitalization with experts Andrew Gelman, a statistician and political scientist at Columbia…
S2E8 Driving technology change
Why are they using more electric cars in Norway than in the US? What are the underlying mechanisms that drive technological change, and how can we influence them? What is 'soft technology' and what…
S2E7 Profit and profiteering in the housing market
When Maxwell Frost was elected to Congress, he struggled to find housing in DC. Today he advocates for stronger consumer protections and authors legislation to level the playing field between renters…
S2E6 The case for AI optimism
As an MIT professor and tech entrepreneur, Devavrat Shah has seen firsthand how AI tools can impact research, business, and careers. While some have dire warnings about the scale of harm AI can…
S2E5 Data Dilemmas in Health
Facing the tough decisions of a serious health threat brings the need for information and analysis into a sharp and personal focus. Computer scientist Regina Barzilay was an expert in natural…
S2E3 Can you steal an election?
The term "election fraud" is on the verge of making a comeback with the approach of the 2024 presidential election. Liberty Vittert and Munther Dahleh speak to MIT political scientist and MIT…
S2E3 AI, Avatars, and Augmented Reality
Liberty Vittert and Munther Dahleh dive into the world of augmented and virtual reality this month with Professor Fox Harrell. Harrell is Professor of Digital Media & AI in both the Comparative…
S2E2 The inflection point: AI and the future of work
Ford Professor in the MIT Department of Economics David Autor joins Data Nation to explore how AI automation can replace, augment, and unpredictably change how we work.
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