Best PocketPod Podcasts (2025)

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Pentagon Embraces AI for Military, Apple Adds AI Review Summaries, and Cancer Survivor Launches AI Startup 17:17

14h ago17:17

17:17

As artificial intelligence reshapes institutions from warfare to app stores, questions arise about who controls and benefits from these powerful new tools. Today's stories explore how AI is transforming everything from military operations to how we shop for apps, while highlighting the personal journey of an entrepreneur whose health crisis sparked…

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Pentagon Taps Scale AI for Military Tech, Nvidia Rides AI Wave Despite Competition, and a Cancer Survivor's Tech Comeback 17:20

7h ago17:20

17:20

As artificial intelligence reshapes warfare and corporate battlefields, key players are positioning themselves in an increasingly complex landscape. From military partnerships to market competition and personal triumph, today's stories reveal how AI is transforming institutions and individual lives, while raising questions about power, control, and…

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Ancient Space Wave Shaped Earth's Past, Satellites Face Modern Challenges, and NASA Bets on New Space Companies 18:12

6h ago18:12

18:12

As scientists uncover how a massive cosmic wave once dimmed Earth's skies and potentially altered our climate, today's space technology faces its own turning point with failing lunar missions and communication breakdowns. Yet amid these challenges, space agencies are placing bold bets on emerging companies and technologies, from direct-to-phone sat…

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Leadership Shakeup at Amazon's One Medical, AI Startup Born from Personal Crisis, and Space Tech Takes Off 15:25

13h ago15:25

15:25

Today's tech landscape reveals how personal journeys and corporate transitions are reshaping innovation, from healthcare to artificial intelligence. A CEO departure at Amazon-owned One Medical coincides with Anna Patterson's inspiring pivot to launch Ceramic.ai after battling cancer, while Raven Space Systems demonstrates how cutting-edge technolog…

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Cosmic Wave's Ancient Impact on Earth, Brain Aging Breakthroughs, and the Future of Space-Based Solar Power 18:00

9h ago18:00

18:00

As scientists uncover how celestial events like the Radcliffe Wave shaped Earth's past, researchers are making groundbreaking discoveries about human longevity and brain health that could reshape our future. These revelations, from cosmic influences on Earth's climate to genes that slow brain aging and innovative space-based energy solutions, highl…

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Big Oil's Climate Impact Exposed, Greenland's Green Energy Dilemma, and Space Solar Power Offers Hope 16:20

14h ago16:20

16:20

As new data reveals just 36 companies are responsible for half the world's carbon emissions, the global struggle between environmental protection and energy needs plays out from Greenland's contested mining fields to the edge of space. The tension between urgent climate action and economic interests forces communities and corporations to confront d…

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March 6th, 2025 5:04

14h ago5:04

5:04

Today marks pivotal moments when hidden treasures and human potential were unveiled to the world. From the opening of King Tutankhamun's mummy case in 1924 to Ghana breaking free from colonial rule in 1957, to the birth of Renaissance master Michelangelo in 1475, March 6 has repeatedly witnessed humanity pushing boundaries and redefining what's pos…

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AI Models Learn to Teach Themselves, Wikipedia Grapples with AI Content, and Language Models Team Up to Solve Problems 10:48

14h ago10:48

10:48

As artificial intelligence reaches new milestones in self-improvement and collaborative problem-solving, researchers are uncovering both promising advances and potential risks. The development of self-teaching AI systems that can break down complex problems into manageable steps signals a shift toward more autonomous artificial intelligence, while …

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Infinite | W25 4:20

14h ago4:20

4:20

Fast, affordable global payments.🔗 Links mentioned in this episode:• https://youtu.be/L0Zho4tT8w8• https://cal.com/infinite• https://sardine.ai/• https://coinbase.com/• https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/Mxo-infinite-global-stablecoin-payment-processorBy PocketPod

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AI Models Learn to See and Judge, Music Generation Gets Lightning Fast, and Language Models Reveal Their Doubts 10:15

1d ago10:15

10:15

As artificial intelligence continues pushing boundaries, new breakthroughs show both exciting advances and important limitations. While Visual-RFT helps AI better understand images and DiffRhythm creates full songs in seconds, research reveals that language models actually show uncertainty when tackling complex topics - much like humans do. These d…

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AI Agents Reshape Customer Service, AGI's Two-Year Timeline Sparks Debate, and Big Pharma Bets on Weight Loss 19:01

1d ago19:01

19:01

As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms from customer service tool to potential human-level intelligence, tech leaders and experts grapple with unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The race to develop advanced AI systems is accelerating across sectors, from OpenAI's research initiatives to Amazon's new AI division, while traditional in…

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March 5th, 2025 5:01

1d ago5:01

5:01

Today marks pivotal moments that shaped nations and cultural memory, from the 1770 clash that helped spark the American Revolution to Churchill's 1946 speech defining the Cold War era. As we remember these transformative events in democracy and diplomacy, we also honor country music legend Patsy Cline, whose tragic death in 1963 cut short a career …

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Supreme Court Limits Clean Water Protections, Antarctic Current Shows Climate Warning Signs, and Giant Iceberg Parks Near Penguin Paradise 17:36

1d ago17:36

17:36

Today's stories explore humanity's complex relationship with Earth's water systems, from courtroom battles over pollution control to nature's warning signals in our oceans. As legal frameworks governing environmental protection face new challenges in Washington, scientists track concerning changes in Antarctic waters and a massive iceberg's journey…

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Scientists Link Sun to Earthquakes, Google's AI Tracks Wildlife, and Saturn's Moon Loses Its Ocean 18:41

1d ago18:41

18:41

Today's episode explores how technology is reshaping our understanding of natural phenomena, from predicting earthquakes using sunspot data to tracking endangered species with artificial intelligence. But as our tools get better at observing the universe, they sometimes challenge long-held beliefs, as new research suggests the geysers on Saturn's m…

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AGI Revolution Looms Within Years, Defense Tech Startup Disrupts Military Industry, Antarctic Current's Slowdown Threatens Global Climate 17:18

1d ago17:18

17:18

As humanity stands at the crossroads of technological evolution with AGI's imminent arrival, innovations are reshaping both military capabilities and our understanding of global systems. From a 21-year-old's defense tech breakthrough to warning signs in Antarctica's ocean currents, today's developments highlight how human ingenuity and natural forc…

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Space Tech Gets Military Boost, Female Founders Break Ground in Deep Tech, and AI Takes on Friendship 15:31

1d ago15:31

15:31

As traditional boundaries blur between military and commercial space technology, a new wave of innovation is reshaping how we connect - both in orbit and on Earth. From Albedo's groundbreaking satellite imagery contract to female founders excelling in deep tech, to an AI-powered solution for human connection, today's stories explore how technology …

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Space Race Goes Commercial, Satellites Connect Future Cars, and Saturn's Moon Holds New Mystery 18:05

1d ago18:05

18:05

As private companies and military interests reshape the satellite industry with breakthrough contracts and automotive applications, our understanding of the solar system continues to evolve in unexpected ways. Scientists challenge long-held beliefs about Saturn's moon Enceladus, suggesting its famous geysers might have a more earthly explanation th…

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Maive | W25 3:03

1d ago3:03

3:03

Eliminate pen-and-paper from factories with Maive🔗 Links mentioned in this episode:• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WArCl1U8C_U• https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/MxG-maive-ai-native-factory-ops-platform• https://maive.ai/• https://maive.ai/?utm_source=ycombinator&utm_campaign=launch_ycBy PocketPod

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Tejas AI | W25 4:38

1d ago4:38

4:38

Banking moves fast. Risk decisioning should too.🔗 Links mentioned in this episode:• https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/MxA-tejas-ai-ai-powered-risk-decisioning-for-indian-banks• https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravluhariwala/• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMwLWzL_t0M• https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavesh-tolia-a17a37164/…

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G LNK | W25 3:58

1d ago3:58

3:58

Meet G LNK, the AI one-stop shop for all medical interactions🔗 Links mentioned in this episode:• https://bookface.ycombinator.com/user/2366179• https://youtu.be/qDdFbMWO6eU• https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/Mx9-g-lnk-simplifying-collaboration-between-pharma-healthcare-professionals• https://bookface.ycombinator.com/user/2360566• https://youtu.b…

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Praxim | W25 3:34

1d ago3:34

3:34

AI-native email and office file editing on one platform🔗 Links mentioned in this episode:• https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/Mwv-praxim-reinventing-email-based-office-work• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQxrMWFFL6YBy PocketPod

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Japan Battles Historic Wildfire, Scientists Map Climate's Future, and a Rare Coffee Offers Hope in South Sudan 19:12

3d ago19:12

19:12

As Japan confronts its largest wildfire in decades, scientists are uncovering both natural and human-made patterns that will shape Earth's future - from ancient orbital cycles to the lasting impact of our technological age. Against this backdrop of environmental challenges, a rare coffee variety in South Sudan demonstrates how communities are adapt…

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AI Challenges Traditional Problem-Solving, Language Models Learn to Write More Efficiently, and Image Generation Gets Smarter with Less Data 9:59

3d ago9:59

9:59

Today's stories explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way we approach complex challenges, from engineering solutions to mathematical problems. While some researchers are pushing for bigger AI models with more data, others are discovering that efficiency and strategic thinking - whether through minimalist drafting or carefully c…

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Ancient Scrolls Meet Modern AI, Tech Giants Pour Billions Into AI Development, and Students Embrace AI Despite Risks 17:41

3d ago17:41

17:41

As artificial intelligence helps unlock mysteries from humanity's past, revealing ancient texts that have remained hidden for centuries, the technology's future is being shaped by massive investments and evolving partnerships in the present. Meanwhile, the rapid adoption of AI tools by students signals a transformation in education that's creating …

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Ancient Scrolls Yield to Modern Machine Minds, Tech Titans Demand Office Return, and South Sudan's Coffee Renaissance 6:13

3d ago6:13

6:13

Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round your wireless sets for a most extraordinary broadcast of human ingenuity! From the astounding marriage of artificial intelligence with archaeological discovery at Herculaneum, to the clarion call of Silicon Valley's finest summoning their workers back to their glass-and-steel cathedrals, we witness the remarkable…

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Ancient Scrolls Meet Modern AI, Tech Giants Pour Billions Into AI Development, and Audio AI Goes Offline 17:53

2d ago17:53

17:53

As artificial intelligence helps unlock mysteries from humanity's past, the technology's future is being shaped by massive investments and evolving privacy concerns. Today's stories explore how AI is bridging centuries-old gaps in historical knowledge while simultaneously pushing forward new frontiers in computing, from private cloud systems to off…

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AI Funding Frenzy Hits $61B, Traditional VCs Eye Public Markets, and Gaming Makes Exercise Fun 17:20

3d ago17:20

17:20

As artificial intelligence continues reshaping the investment landscape, with Anthropic's massive funding round and startups like Flora emerging, traditional venture firms are adapting to the new reality. Meanwhile, companies like Aviron are proving that technology isn't just about serious business transformation - it's also about making daily acti…

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Mysterious Space Signal Traced to Dwarf Galaxy, Moon Missions Make History, German Hypersonic Dreams Take Flight 18:29

3d ago18:29

18:29

As astronomers unlock cosmic mysteries from distant galaxies, humanity's footprint in space grows bolder with multiple successful moon landings and ambitious new projects. This surge of space exploration, from commercial lunar touchdowns to cutting-edge hypersonic vehicles, signals a new era where the boundaries between government space programs an…

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March 4th, 2025 4:58

3d ago4:58

4:58

On this day in history, watershed moments transformed American democracy and social progress, from the Constitution's implementation to the first woman appointed to a presidential cabinet. These revolutionary changes, along with the birth of Baroque musical genius Antonio Vivaldi, remind us how individual breakthroughs - whether in governance, gend…

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AI Unlocks Ancient Scrolls, Space Mysteries Echo from Distant Galaxies, and Harsh Parenting Rewires Young Minds 18:11

2d ago18:11

18:11

Today's breakthroughs reveal humanity's quest to decode both cosmic and human mysteries, from AI-powered archaeological discoveries to signals from unexpectedly tiny galaxies billions of light-years away. Meanwhile, closer to home, new research on parenting's impact on brain development reminds us that even our daily interactions can have far-reach…

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Agentin AI | W25 3:32

3d ago3:32

3:32

Our AI Agents connect with Salesforce, NetSuite and SAP to automate order processing, invoicing and payments, cutting O2C from weeks to minutes.🔗 Links mentioned in this episode:• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWOc8s5bjyY• https://www.agentin.ai/• https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/MwW-agentin-ai-ai-agents-to-automate-order-to-cash…

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Brain Chemistry Shapes Mental Health, Parents Show Surprising Cognitive Gains, and Europa Spacecraft Plans Mars Meetup 16:59

3d ago16:59

16:59

Today's show explores how our brains adapt and evolve, from groundbreaking research on stress resilience to unexpected discoveries about how parenthood might actually protect our minds from aging. Meanwhile, as scientists unlock these mysteries of the mind here on Earth, NASA's Europa Clipper prepares for a cosmic dance with Mars that could help us…

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March 3rd, 2025 4:53

4d ago4:53

4:53

Today marks milestones in how Americans connect and express themselves, from basketball phenom Caitlin Clark shattering records to the birth of telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell and the official adoption of our national anthem. These watershed moments remind us how individual achievement, technological innovation, and shared cultural symbols…

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Private Company Lands on Moon, Space Race Heats Up, and Scientists Grapple with Universe's Speed Limit 19:04

3d ago19:04

19:04

As private companies reach new milestones in space exploration with Firefly's historic lunar landing, the boundaries between commercial and government space ventures continue to blur with the Air Force's ambitious rocket cargo plans. Meanwhile, astronomers face a cosmic crisis as conflicting measurements of the universe's expansion rate challenge o…

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Humanoid Robots Enter the Factory Floor, AI Systems Show Their Dark Side, and a Creative AI Aims to Empower Artists 18:11

3d ago18:11

18:11

As robots prepare to build more robots in American factories, questions about AI's role in society take center stage - from workplace automation to unexpected dangers. Today's stories explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping our world, from factory floors where humanoid workers sort parts alongside humans, to AI models that reveal both prom…

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Mechanical Men March into Factories, Musk's Digital Brain Reveals Dark Secrets, and a Tooth Brings Light to Sightless Eyes 6:38

4d ago6:38

6:38

Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round your wireless sets for today's most extraordinary developments in this modern age! From the advent of mechanical workers strutting through American factories to the alarming revelations of Mr. Musk's thinking machine gone astray, we witness the double-edged sword of progress, while in the Great White North, the a…

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AI Startups Reshape Tech Landscape, OpenAI Fund's Success Story, and Fitness Goes Virtual Gaming 16:10

4d ago16:10

16:10

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, European challenger Mistral AI and creative tool Flora highlight the evolving battle for AI dominance, while OpenAI's investment fund demonstrates the lucrative potential of AI startups. Meanwhile, Aviron's success with gamified fitness equipment reveals how technology is transforming even our most ba…

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Climate Change Ages Human Bodies, California's Clean Energy Revolution, and Nuclear Power's Risky Future 18:33

4d ago18:33

18:33

As new research reveals how rising temperatures accelerate biological aging, states and industries race to adapt to our warming world with dramatically different approaches. California emerges as a clean energy leader with record-breaking renewable achievements, while Florida's controversial nuclear plant extension highlights the complex tradeoffs …

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Humanoid Robots Enter Factories, AI Shows Dark Side, and the Quest for Digital Immortality 18:26

4d ago18:26

18:26

As robots prepare to build more robots in American factories and AI systems demonstrate both creative potential and disturbing capabilities, humanity stands at a crossroads of artificial advancement. Today's stories explore how technology is reshaping our relationship with work, safety, and even mortality, while experts and institutions grapple wit…

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Augento | W25 3:04

4d ago3:04

3:04

Improving your AI agents with reinforcement learning.🔗 Links mentioned in this episode:• https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/MwO-augento-deepseek-reinforcement-fine-tuning-as-a-service• https://www.augento.ai/• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sulzf7VZr3kBy PocketPod

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Contrario | W25 3:01

4d ago3:01

3:01

Contrario is the first autonomous recruiting agency powered entirely by Al. 🔗 Links mentioned in this episode:• http://contrario.ai/• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGu7fBLud48• https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/MwN-contrario-the-world-s-1st-ai-recruiting-agencyBy PocketPod

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OpenAI's GPT-5 Breaks New Ground, China Restricts AI Expert Travel, and AI Video Sparks Trump Controversy 17:59

5d ago17:59

17:59

As artificial intelligence reaches new milestones in reasoning capabilities, the technology's impact ripples through global politics and popular culture. Today's stories explore how AI advances are intensifying international tensions, from OpenAI's breakthrough in machine reasoning to China's protective stance over its AI talent, while a satirical …

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US Climate Denial Group Targets Europe, Japan Battles Historic Wildfire, and Swiss City Masters Green Innovation 17:57

5d ago17:57

17:57

As climate challenges intensify globally, competing forces shape our environmental future: from organized opposition to climate action in Europe's political circles to the immediate threats faced by communities in Japan's devastating wildfires. Yet amid these struggles, Basel's groundbreaking green roof initiative demonstrates how cities can transf…

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Space Race Heats Up with Lunar Missions, SpaceX Hits New Milestones, and Cosmic Mystery Challenges Physics 18:42

5d ago18:42

18:42

As private companies and NASA push the boundaries of lunar exploration with ambitious missions like Blue Ghost and Europa Clipper, scientists grapple with fundamental questions about the universe's expansion that could revolutionize our understanding of physics. The surge in space activity, from SpaceX's growing Starlink constellation to competing …

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March 2nd, 2025 4:58

5d ago4:58

4:58

From political revolution to cultural revolution, March 2nd marks transformative moments that shaped both nations and imaginations. As Morocco broke free from colonial rule in 1956, Hollywood was releasing one of its most beloved musicals, while a children's author whose whimsical works would challenge how we think about storytelling took his first…

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AI Makes Historic Leap in Reasoning, China Restricts Tech Travel, and Ray Kurzweil Dreams of Immortality 18:39

4d ago18:39

18:39

As artificial intelligence reaches new milestones in problem-solving capabilities, the race for AI supremacy intensifies between global powers, with China tightening its grip on tech talent and knowledge. Meanwhile, visionaries paint an ambitious future where the line between human and machine blurs, raising profound questions about the transformat…

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OpenAI's Latest Marvel Astounds the Scientific Set, Chinese Authorities Keep AI Wizards Close to Home, and Mother Nature's Fury Forces Japanese Folk to Flee 7:10

5d ago7:10

7:10

Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round your wireless sets for today's most extraordinary developments in the realm of mechanical minds and global affairs! From the laboratories of OpenAI comes a most remarkable achievement in artificial intelligence, while across the Pacific, our Oriental neighbors are keeping their brightest minds under lock and key.…

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OpenAI's startup fund shapes AI future, European challenger Mistral rises, and a doctor's quest to extend human life 17:22

5d ago17:22

17:22

As tech giants pour millions into artificial intelligence startups, the battle for AI's future intensifies across continents, with OpenAI and Mistral AI offering competing visions for humanity's relationship with machines. Meanwhile, a renowned doctor launches an ambitious venture to revolutionize preventive healthcare, highlighting how technologic…

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Space Telescopes Reveal Universe's Mysteries, Magic Mushrooms Boost Human Empathy, and Heat Waves Age Seniors Faster 18:40

4d ago18:40

18:40

From the vast expanses of space to the intimate workings of the human mind, today's stories explore how we measure and understand both cosmic and personal transformations. As scientists grapple with conflicting data about the universe's expansion and deploy new missions to explore distant moons, researchers closer to home are discovering how psyche…

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Egress Health | W25 2:41

5d ago2:41

2:41

Automated revenue cycle management, starting with dentists🔗 Links mentioned in this episode:• https://calendly.com/egress-alex/30min• https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/Mw9-egress-health-ai-that-gets-doctors-paidBy PocketPod

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