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Stanford Pathfinders with Howard Wolf: "The Business of Basketball with guest Joe Lacob" Owner and CEO of the Golden State Warriors Joe Lacob talks about how his experience as a venture capitalist informed his success in running the NBA’s current dynasty. Lacob discusses the building of the organization, his decision to move the team to a new arena in San Francisco, and what he expects out of the Warriors as they begin the 2018-2019 season. Originally aired on SiriusXM on October 20, 2018. Recorded at Stanford Video.

The Future of Everything with Russ Altman: "Jayodita Sanghvi and Grace Tang: Big data meets big business" Jayodita Sanghvi is director of data science at Grand Rounds, a startup that connects members to high-quality health care. Grace Tang is a data scientist at LinkedIn. Both are alumnae of Stanford bioengineering. While the connection between big data and bioengineering may not be readily apparent, Sanghvi and Tang say that the connection couldn’t be more clear or timely than right now when big data is now firmly entrenched in big business. From applications that help diagnose and guide people to relevant care to programs that suss out bad actors on social media, the challenges of harnessing big data and the consequences of incorrect or improper use are raising important questions for those charged with making big data work. The challenges range from finding correct answers in messy or missing data to the deep ethical and privacy dilemmas inherent in the breadth and quantity of information available toda

The Future of Everything with Russ Altman: "Alison Marsden: Computer models could transform cardiovascular surgery" Imagine being born with just half a heart. Alison Marsden does, pretty much every day. She is an associate professor of pediatrics specializing in cardiology and also of bioengineering. She works with children born with such dire defects. Fortunately for those kids, Marsden is also an expert in computational modeling of cardiovascular system and developer of SimVascular, software that helps surgeons simulate surgeries on the computer without risk to living patients. The software provides researchers and surgeons a way to propose novel surgical procedures and then simulate the resulting blood flow patterns in order to better understand the potential for a successful outcome. Join host Russ Altman and Alison Marsden for an exploration of the many ways computer simulations are making heart surgery more effective and more personal than ever before. Originally aired on SiriusXM on October 20, 2

Stanford Legal with Pam Karlan & Joe Bankman: "Bad Blood and Silicon Valley Startup Culture with guest John Carreyrou" John Carreyrou, author of best-selling book “Bad Blood,” joins Pam and Joe for a discussion about Silicon Valley excesses, the downfall of VC darling Theranos, and its charismatic founder Elizabeth Holmes. Originally aired on SiriusXM on October 13, 2018. Recorded at Stanford Video.

Stanford Legal with Pam Karlan & Joe Bankman: "Mental Health Challenges for Lawyers & Law Students w/ guest Kathryne Young" Kathryne Young, assistant professor of sociology at Amherst and author of "How to Be (Sort Of) Happy in Law School,” joins Pam and Joe to discuss the mental health challenges of high-pressure careers like law and shares tips that law students and others can use to improve their mental well being in school, on the job, and in life. Originally aired on SiriusXM on October 13, 2018. Recorded at Stanford Video.

School's In with Dan Schwartz and Denise Pope: "Tackling Concussions in School Sports w/ guests Shelley Goldman & Piya Sorcar" Shelley Goldman, Associate Dean for Faculty at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, and Piya Sorcar, CEO of the nonprofit TeachAIDS, tell us about concussions during school sports, how to identify them, and talking to students about understanding and reporting concussions. Originally aired October 13, 2018, on SiriusXM. Recorded at Stanford Video.

School's In with Dan Schwartz and Denise Pope: "Taking the Stress Out of College Selection with Denise Pope" Dan Schwartz, Stanford Graduate School of Education Dean, talks with his co-host, Senior Lecturer Denise Pope, about college rankings, how they are determined, and whether it is important to choose a school that is high on one of the many lists create college hierarchies. Originally aired on SiriusXM on October 13, 2018. Recorded by Stanford Video.

Stanford Pathfinders with Howard Wolf: "Workplace Activism with guest Lily Zheng" Author, consultant, and activist Lily Zheng talks about some of the successes and hardships that the trans community is facing in corporate America. Lilly shares some of the surprising findings she experienced while researching her book, “Gender Ambiguity in the Workplace: Transgender and Gender-Diverse Discrimination”. Originally aired on SiriusXM on October 6, 2018. Recorded at Stanford Video.

The Future of Everything with Russ Altman "Annelise Barron: The battle against Alzheimer’s is reinvigorated" Fresh insights into Alzheimer’s are giving researchers renewed confidence that better treatments are just around the corner.​ Episode Notes While Alzheimer’s disease has cut short too many lives and devastated more families than can be counted, its root causes and effective treatments have eluded researchers for decades. But, says Stanford bioengineer Annelise Barron, new science indicates that many Alzheimer’s cases are coincident with viral or bacterial infections in the brain, pointing to possible new approaches to treatment or prevention. Originally aired on October 6, 2018. Recorded at Stanford Video.

School's In with Dan Schwartz and Denise Pope: "Challenges for Native Schools with guest Teresa LaFromboise" Teresa LaFromboise, Professor of Development and Psychological Science at Stanford, talks about the challenges facing schools with a predominantly Native American population and how those communities are addressing those problems. Originally aired September 29, 2018. Recorded by Stanford Video.

Stanford Pathfinders with Howard Wolf: "Changing Banking with Cryptocurrency and Blockchain with guest Chris Larsen" Ripple co-founder and executive chairman Chris Larsen talks about the promise of XRP and other cryptocurrencies and how blockchain technology will change the way we do business. Originally aired on SiriusXM on September 22, 2018. Recorded by Stanford Video.

The Future of Everything with Russ Altman: "​Marshall Burke: The impact of climate change on human behavior" Obscured behind the better-known impacts of climate change are a host of potentially more serious effects global leaders have yet to reckon with. Originally aired on SiriusXM on September 22, 2018. Recorded at Stanford Video.

The Future of Everything with Russ Altman: "Riana Pfefferkorn: How are the boundaries of digital privacy shifting?" The growing power and prevalence of smart devices are reshaping the definition of personal privacy in the digital age. Episode Notes Riana Pfefferkorn is a digital security expert and Cryptography Fellow at the Stanford Center for Internet and Society. She says that we are living in the “Golden Age of Surveillance,” in which the growing ubiquity of data-rich smart devices has produced a fundamental tension between the rights of users to protect their personal data and the needs of law enforcement to investigate or prevent serious crimes. She says draft legislation in Australia could have major privacy and security implications across the globe, including in the United States. If passed, the bill would require tech companies that do business in Australia to design their devices (such as smartphones) and communications services (such as encrypted messaging apps) to include digital backdoors all

School's In with Dan Schwartz and Denise Pope: "The Politics of Textbooks with guest Francisco Ramirez" Stanford Graduate School of Education Professor Francisco Ramirez tells us about the politics behind textbooks and how changes in textbooks reflect a national outlook. Originally aired on SiriusXM on September 15, 2018. Recorded at Stanford Video.

School's In with Dan Schwartz and Denise Pope: "Back to High School with guest Amika Guillaume" East Palo Alto Academy High School Principal Amika Guillaume gives us insight into the daily life of a principal. She also discusses some of the challenges in helping first generation students get into college and the importance of professional development for teachers aiming to improve education outcomes. Originally aired on SiriusXM on September 15, 2018. Recorded at Stanford Video.

Stanford Legal with Pam Karlan & Joe Bankman: "Regulating Cryptocurrencies w/ guests Brad Garlinghouse & Joe Grundfest" What are cryptocurrencies? Should they be regulated? How much? Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Professor Joe Grundfest answer these questions and more in this episode of Stanford Legal. Originally aired on SiriusXM on September 15, 2018. Recorded by Stanford Video.

Stanford Legal with Pam Karlan & Joe Bankman: "Fighting Opioids/Addiction in the Courts w/ guests Nora Freeman Engstrom & Michelle Mello" An estimated 510,000 people will die over the next decade from opioid-related causes. Should the companies that make and distribute the drugs be held liable? Professors Michelle Mello and Nora Freeman Engstrom share their thoughts on an issue that is increasingly ending up in our courts. Originally aired on SiriusXM on September 15, 2018. Recorded at Stanford Video.

Stanford Pathfinders with Howard Wolf: "Earning a spot on the bench with guest Goodwin Liu" California Supreme Court Associate Justice Goodwin Liu discusses his ascension to the highest court of our nation’s largest state. From his upbringing as the son of immigrant parents in Sacramento, to his education, to clerking for Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and what it is like to go through a confirmation process. Originally aired on SiriusXM on September 8, 2018. Recorded at Stanford Video.

The Future of Everything with Russ Altman: "David Magnus: How will artificial intelligence impact medical ethics?" In recent years, the explosion of artificial intelligence in medicine has yielded an increase in hope for patient outcomes, balanced by an equal concern for ethical implications. Originally aired on SiriusXM on September 8, 2018. Recorded by Stanford Video.

The Future of Everything with Russ Altman: "Balaji Prabhakar: Can digital incentives help alleviate traffic?" Researchers are reducing traffic congestion and commute times using networks that gently nudge people toward better travel habits.​ Originally aired on SiriusXM on September 8, 2018. Recorded at Stanford Video.