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The Gray Area with Sean Illing takes a philosophy-minded look at culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas. Each week, we invite a guest to explore a question or topic that matters. From the the state of democracy, to the struggle with depression and anxiety, to the nature of identity in the digital age, each episode looks for nuance and honesty in the most important conversations of our time. New episodes drop every Monday.
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Conversations that people are afraid to have with the people they're afraid of.
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A podcast about growing old in and around New York. Produced by graduate students at Columbia Journalism School. Visit us at grayareapodcast.nyc
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We talk about the forgotten history of racism and have a better way of understanding the past to to enlighten our future.
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Step into the world of the many ordinary but not so ordinary people like you.
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A discussion format podcast for, by, and about baby boomers. Each episode will feature issues baby boomers face in an aging community as well as contemporary issues from the baby boomer perspective.
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Each day on SI Now, Maggie Gray sits down with some of the brightest stars and biggest newsmakers in the world of sports. On “The Gray Area With Maggie Gray,” Maggie gives listeners the inside story behind those interviews, and offers her opinion on the sports news of the week.
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Gaming in the Gray Area is a fun gaming-centric podcast! We talk about gaming news and what we've been playing.
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A podcast for girls who are too gay for the straights and too straight for the gays
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A podcast dedicated to the Gundam Universe, Gundam Plastic Model Kits, Games, Anime, and more! Listen in with John & Niko as they quip, excite, and share their passions around the Mobile Suit Gundam Franchise! Special thanks goes to Brittany & Erin, the Gray Area Partners/Significant Others supporting our journey. This season is also dedicated to Aurora Gray, John & Brittany's daughter, highlighting the importance of creativity and pursuing passions.Consider Supporting our Podcast with the l ...
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Gray Areas is a pop culture extravaganza with a live weekly podcast, daily Let's Play videos, and a bevy of old blog posts for your enjoyment. We look at pop culture, news, and the ongoing torture that is life.
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Life is rarely as simple as "right" or "wrong." We constantly face dilemmas, ambiguities, and ethical situations that make us question our moral compass and societal norms. On this podcast, we dissect these intricacies, seeking to understand the multifaceted perspectives, values, and cultures that shape our world through music, mental health, the media, and much more! Tune into Gray Areas and prepare to open your mind to the different shades of the world.
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Are you ever happier not knowing something? As Aristotle famously claimed, “All human beings want to know.” But denial and avoidance are also human impulses. Sometimes they’re even more powerful than our curiosity. In this episode Sean speaks with professor Mark Lilla about when we’re better off searching for knowledge and when we’re better off liv…
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The gang tackles more than three decades of TV prominence by ranking 55 critical characters from The Simpsons. Also, Chris has to fly solo for a short span, and Dave disappears to do dad things.द्वारा azreous
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The gang continues the trend of eating poorly while Dave is in town by ranking more than a dozen items off the McDonald's menu live. Also, Chris tries to deal with a live mic failure, Cody abuses the app for deals, Dave is surprised by culinary excellence, and Shaun wants that secret sauce.द्वारा azreous
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The gang dissects what might be the most shocking trade in NBA history: Luka Doncic to the Lakers. Also, Chris tries to play devil's advocate, Cody buys in on conspiracy theories, and Dave takes some shots at Shaun's absence.द्वारा azreous
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What do you think of America’s institutions? Alana Newhouse, founder and editor-in-chief of Tablet Magazine, says that may be the most important political question in America. In an essay published more than two years ago, Newhouse argued that there is a new political divide, one in which your place — and the place of your allies and adversaries — …
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The gang shuffles around the plans last minute and gets back to work ranking the best wrestlers of all-time. Also, Chris makes a tough decision against his judgment, and Cody tries not to undervalue someone.द्वारा azreous
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Americans are spending an historic amount of time alone, a phenomenon that is often referred to as an "epidemic of loneliness." But are we actually lonely? Or do we prefer being by ourselves? And if we do, what does that mean for us and our society? Today’s guest is journalist Derek Thompson, who, in a recent essay for the Atlantic, challenges the …
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The gang tries to assemble a team of the best NBA scorers for just one team. Also, Chris tries to keep the ship afloat, Cody goes for the tried and true, Dave is denied a mulligan, and Shaun has a chat with the stakeholders.द्वारा azreous
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Where is your attention right now? Where was it a minute ago? A second ago? Where will it be a minute from now? One of the primary features of this age — the age of the internet and smartphones and algorithmic feeds — is that our attention is everywhere and nowhere at the same time. This is no accident. Our devices and apps are engineered to consta…
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The gang goes along for the ride on a variety of topics, from best/worst sayings to big accomplishments. Also, Chris is self-conscious about a saying, Cody makes an abrupt switch, Dave takes a bevy of potshots, and Shaun prompts a potential lawsuit.द्वारा azreous
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What does it take to be happy? Professor of psychology Laurie Santos just might have the answer. This week The Gray Area takes a break from its regular programming to bring you an episode of another podcast that we love. In this episode of Stay Tuned With Preet, host Preet Bharara interviews Laurie Santos, a psychology professor at Yale University,…
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The gang brings back its annual tradition of ranking all the best pop culture from the year before, finishing with video games. Also, Chris has a battle of heart vs. mind, Cody finds innovation and ideas, Dave feels like a dead robot, and Shaun has all the receipts.द्वारा azreous
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What is the first thing that you touch in the morning? What about the last thing you touch before you go to sleep? For many of us, it’s our phone. Digital devices are with us constantly, often putting a digital layer between us and the world. The benefits of this are enormous: convenience, efficiency, and constant stimulation. But is there a person…
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The gang brings back its annual tradition of ranking all the best pop culture from the year before, starting with TV, movies and sports. Also, Chris unifies a country, Cody is a bit skeptical, Dave finds renewed hope, and Shaun wants nothing to do with a topic.द्वारा azreous
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At the beginning of the new year, many of us make pledges to change ourselves. We want to work out more. Or read more. Or cook more. Within a few months, some of us will have succeeded but many of us will have failed. When we do, we’ll probably tell ourselves to try again, that failure inevitably leads to success. But is that true? And is failure r…
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The gang continues a month of special episodes with their updated list of the best video game characters of all-time. Also, Chris makes a future guess, Maisie shows off her tattoo, Michaela supports a fan favorite, and Shaun brings back a 10-year-old feud.द्वारा azreous
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The gang continues a month of special episodes with their updated list of the best video game characters of all-time. Also, Chris enjoys a tie, Maisie favors a fierce mom, Michaela flips the script on a character, and Shaun goes after Jason right away.द्वारा azreous
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How can we find happiness? That's an old question. Since the beginning of philosophy people have been wondering what makes us happy and how to get more of it. But if you're a real person living in the real world, you know already that it's not possible to be happy all the time. So what do we do when we’re experiencing depression or grief or a dark …
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The gang continues a month of special episodes with their updated list of the best video game characters of all-time. Also, Chris stands his ground, Maisie loves a man's voice, Michaela concedes a small drop, and Shaun gets a pleasant surprise.द्वारा azreous
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Can you ever really know what’s going on inside the mind of another creature? In some cases, like other humans, or dogs and cats, we might be able to guess with a bit of confidence. But what about octopuses? Or insects? What about AI systems — will they ever be able to feel anything? And if they do feel anything, what are our ethical obligations to…
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The gang continues a month of special episodes with their updated list of the best video game characters of all-time. Also, Chris is not sad about Nathan Drake, Maisie is pleasantly surprised, Michaela wants to keep her son safe, and Shaun regrets a small mistake.द्वारा azreous
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This week, host Sean Illing gets personal when he asks professor and podcast host Scott Galloway: What’s going on with men? There’s a growing body of evidence that men are falling behind in education, the labor market, and other areas. And when you look at the numbers on drug overdoses and deaths by suicide, it’s pretty bleak. Sean and Scott — both…
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The gang opens a month of special episodes with their first look at the best villains in video game history. Also, Chris makes a one-man pitch, Maisie gets scared out of her mind, Michaela keeps it short and sweet, and Shaun retracts his criticism of Dave.द्वारा azreous
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The sheer feeling of aliveness. We all know what that is, even though it comes in many different forms. Maybe it’s going for a long run at night. Or free-climbing a mountain. Or an intense meditation practice. Or that sensation you get when you’re on the floor at a great concert. Call it a flow state or a religious experience or whatever you want, …
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The gang gathers for the final trivia evening of the year as Shaun tries to go for a threepeat. Also, Chris brings in a new and familiar game, Cody has no interest in drama, Dave makes a big final play, and Shaun plays the game under protest.द्वारा azreous
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In this episode, host Sean Illing speaks with marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson about her book What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures. Johnson approaches climate change with informed optimism, encouraging us to stop waiting for the worst to happen. She doesn’t reject the realities of a warming planet but reminds us that doomeris…
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