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TechNation Radio hosted by Dr Moira Gunn

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On this week’s Tech Nation, with constant interruptions from attention-grabbing tech, how setting constraints for yourself can spark creativity and innovation…

Then, a biotech company with two new drug approvals in two years. And…could it be possible... more

On this week’s Tech Nation, what is ransomware? And is it still going strong?

Moira speaks with King’s College London Professor of Political Economy, Anja Shortland, about her book “Dark Screens: Hackers and Heroes in the Shadowy World of Ransomware.... more

On this week’s Tech Nation, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first biotech company to go public, Genentech. Moira speaks with CEO Ashley Magargee about the company’s journey since its founding 50 years ago, and where they’re going next. Then,... more

On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Google’s Data Editor Simon Rogers about the questions we’ve all asked Google over the years…and the surprising truths they reveal about our shared humanity.

Then, Andrew Farnum and Sarah Le Baron von Baey... more

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Recent Guests

David Epstein
Author, Inside the Box
Riverhead Books / Penguin Random House
Episode: Episode 677: Episode 26-20 Thinking “Inside the Box”???
Michael Metzger
CEO
Syndax Pharmaceuticals
Episode: Episode 677: Episode 26-20 Thinking “Inside the Box”???
Anja Shortland
Professor of political economy, King's College London
King's College London
Episode: Episode 676: Episode 26-19 Ransomware: Behind the Screens
Jonas Hannestad
Chief Medical Officer, Gain Therapeutics
Gain Therapeutics
Episode: Episode 676: Episode 26-19 Ransomware: Behind the Screens
Joanne Taylor
Senior Vice President for Research, Gain Therapeutics
Gain Therapeutics
Episode: Episode 676: Episode 26-19 Ransomware: Behind the Screens
Simon Rogers
Google data editor; author of What We Ask Google
Google
Episode: Episode 674: Episode 26-17 What We Ask Google
Andrew Farnum
CEO
Variant Bio
Episode: Episode 674: Episode 26-17 What We Ask Google
Sarah Le Baron von Baeyer
Senior Director of Ethics and Engagement
Variant Bio
Episode: Episode 674: Episode 26-17 What We Ask Google
Christine Webb
NYU assistant professor; author
New York University
Episode: Episode 673: Episode 26-16 The Arrogant Ape

Host

Moira Gunn
Host with a strong background in technology and health, engaging with a range of experts to address current issues in these fields.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • most admirable

    Besides Moira’s great intelligence and always interesting guests,

    I greatly admire her for the absence of commercials. I listen to many podcasts and she is THE ONLY ONE without commercials. I am so impressed, she helps me to see that not all human beings are greedy and running after money. Thank you Moira. During the brief intermission instead she always has some very compelling and creative music.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quasi andata
    United States5 months ago
  • Tap dancing Recital

    Dr. Suleyman sure seems to do a lot of tap dancing around hard definitions. Everything he says May be spot on but it’s his bag. Who cares? In the long fun we’re all dead.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BDIBilly
    United States2 years ago
  • A Review of "TechNation Radio Podcast"

    I had heard what I had believed to had been certain parts of what I had believed to had been this "TechNation Radio Podcast" involving what could be perceived as ones having had vulgar or profane language being censored or obscured and one having had language that could offend at least one living being of a certain name due to its context of that name and at least one living being not of that name who might or might not had known at least one living being of that name.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    (Mario500)
    United States3 years ago
  • So excited to finally find the Tech Nation podcast!!!

    Am ECSTATIC to find the podcast version of Tech Nation. Big thanks to whatever donations made this finally possible. I definitely searched for a podcast in the past, after finding myself trapped in the car, listening to a radio broadcast, knowing that I would never be able to listen again anywhere else, because no podcast or transcript existed. And I unfortunately couldn’t always stay and listen. So I guess it has been a while since I looked to see if there was a podcast and imagine my joy when ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SheDupree
    United States7 years ago
  • Host interruptions a problem

    Love the content of this podcast but the host often interrupts guests. Her interruptions feature a giggly shrill tone that detracts from the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    tsmdesigns123
    United States8 years ago

Listeners Say

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The commercial-free format is highly praised, making each episode feel uninterrupted and focused on content rather than advertising.
Some listeners express concern about the host's interruptions during interviews, which can detract from the depth of conversation.
There are mentions of the podcast's sound quality being inconsistent, affecting the listening experience.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and knowledgeable guests featured in each episode, enhancing the educational value of the discussions.

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Episode 676: Episode 26-19 Ransomware: Behind the Screens
Q: You mentioned gangs. Are some gangs more trustworthy than others?
Yes, the interview discusses branding and reputation among gangs, the reliability of decryption keys, differences between experienced vs. novice groups, and how some organizations maintain trust and avoid disclosure after payments.
Episode 676: Episode 26-19 Ransomware: Behind the Screens
Q: Now, with everything we have to worry about these days, I forgot about ransomware. I mean, what is ransomware and is it still going strong?
The guest explains ransomware as an insidious, global threat involving extortion, data exfiltration, and ransom negotiations with criminal networks; the discussion covers how payments evolved with cryptocurrency, the role of insurance, and the ongoing risk to critical sectors like healthcare.
Episode 677: Episode 26-20 Thinking “Inside the Box”???
Q: And are you taking the approved products that you have now and extending them, or are you looking to new products?
They are both extending current medicines into new indications and populations and actively bringing in new molecules through partnerships to expand the pipeline.
Episode 677: Episode 26-20 Thinking “Inside the Box”???
Q: But how do you do that when biopharmaceuticals take 12 to 15 years from the lab bench to an approval and the team has to be focused and motivated?
The company brings science in from outside the company and uses focused, expert collaboration with outside specialists to accelerate development while maintaining a mission-driven focus on helping patients.
Episode 674: Episode 26-17 What We Ask Google
Q: How does AI assist in Variant Bio's work with diverse human populations, and what are the ethical considerations?
AI helps sort through petabytes of data to identify novel drug targets, while Variant Bio emphasizes true partnerships and benefit sharing with communities to ensure ethical research.

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2. Michael Metzger
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5. Joanne Taylor
6. Simon Rogers
7. Andrew Farnum
8. Sarah Le Baron von Baeyer

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