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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Amar Bakshi, founder of Shared Studios and Noro, to explore how Amar’s visionary work is redefining human connection through immersive technology. Amar shares the evolution from his original art project, which connected strangers worldwide via life-size video portals installed in locations from New York to Tehran, refugee camps, and universities, to creating Noro’s cutting-edge video conferencing solutions that bridge the gap between virtual meetings and face-to-face interaction. They discuss the inspiration behind his projects, including his personal experiences as a journalist and his grandmother’s story of displacement, highlighting the emotional and cultural impact of authentic human connection. Amar explains the challenges of building a global network in complex political environments, the importance of community-led curation, and leveraging technology to enable deeper trust and collaboration beyond traditional video calls like Zoom. The conversation also covers insights into building company culture, navigating the transition from art to business, raising capital, and how AI and future tech innovations could enhance multilingual communication and intimacy in virtual settings. Amar closes by sharing lessons learned as a founder about balancing commitment with perspective and fostering inclusive, purpose-driven teams. This episode provides a thoughtful look at how technology can create meaningful, serendipitous human connections across borders and industries. Learn more about Amar's work at https://noro.co/ Connect with Amar on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amarcbakshi/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/podcast-guest-application/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…

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Past, Present, and Future of Ukraine – Diana Kuprych, London School of Economics – 242 45:15

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After seventeen emails, dating back to December, we finally have the conversation I’ve been chasing with Diana Kuprych. Diana is a Ukrainian student doing her graduate studies at the London School of Economics. Her thesis focuses on security guarantees between states, with an obvious emphasis on events in and around Kyiv. This is a conversation about the war, but also about the past, present, and future rebuilding of Ukraine. She joined us on the recommendation of three time past show guest Jeff Hawn. Cast of Characters: Diana – email Going Further: Operation Spiderweb Kyiv Independent – On drone warfare in Ukraine Subscribe to my newsletter, Takes & Typos ! Consider supporting the podcast by joining Channel 253 as a member…

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On the 2025 Washington State Legislative Session – Melissa Santos, Axios – 241 40:55

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Melissa Santos is a reporter for Axios covering Seattle and the State Legislature. We’ve been podding with Melissa since 2017 . She is a regular on the show and one of our most requested and re-requested guests by listeners. She joined us to talk about the recently concluded Washington State Legislative session, the punt on the wealth tax, and the leadership of Governor Ferguson in his first term as governor. Cast of Characters: Melissa – Bluesky Going Further: Axios Seattle Subscribe to my newsletter, Takes & Typos ! Consider supporting the podcast by joining Channel 253 as a member…

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Radical Evangelicalism and the Second Trump Presidency – Tori Williams Douglass – 240 54:19

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Tori is an anti-racist educator and writer. She grew up in a deeply conservative evangelical family and is now an out-spoken critic of racism and misogyny that lurks within in some Christian communities. She joined us to talk about the influence of 90s far right religious ideology, now at the center of the current administration’s policies. She also joined us in 2022 for a very prescient conversation about Black Conservatism and the Democratic Party. Cast of Characters: Tori – Website Going Further: Tori’s Anti-racist publications Tori on Bluesky Subscribe to my newsletter, Takes & Typos ! Consider supporting the podcast by joining Channel 253 as a member…

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A 125% “Tariff on China” is a 125% Tax on You – Abdullah Al Bahrani, Northern Kentucky University – 239 41:29

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This is a conversation about tariffs—with an economist who is an expert in making it plain . We’re starting with the basics: Tariffs are taxes on imports, and they’re usually passed on to consumers. So, in plain terms, a tariff on China is really a tariff on you. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand what tariffs are, how they affect trade, and why the current tariff policies in the US are shaping up to be a drag on both the American and global economies. Our guest today is Abdullah Al Bahrani —better known as Dr. A. He’s a full professor of economics and associate dean at the Haile College of Business, where he leads graduate programs, research, and outreach initiatives. His own research focuses on household finance and how people make financial decisions. He previously joined us in April 2021 to talk about personal finance education in schools. Cast of Characters: Dr. A – Website Going Further: Substack Econ with Dr. A on Instagram Subscribe to my newsletter, Takes & Typos ! The Nerd Farmer Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, Stitcher , and Google Podcasts and is brought to you by Libro FM Consider supporting the podcast by joining Channel 253 as a member…

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The 2025 Housing Market – Marguerite Martin, Move to Tacoma – 238 42:49

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Marguerite Martin is a co-founder of Channel 253 and creator of Move to Tacoma . This is an update to her and my ongoing conversation about housing policy and real estate. You can find my previous conversations with her and many of our other conversations about housing below. Join the #NerdFarmRead book club! We’re reading How to Stand Up to a Dictator by Maria Ressa. Members, also check the Slack Channel #Books for details of our upcoming discussion on Parable of the Sower . Nerd Farmer Housing & Real Estate Conversations The Housing Market and the Ethics of Real Estate – Jasmyn Jefferson – #107 A Protest Movement to End Homelessness – Rebecca Parson, Tacoma Housing Now – #113 How Homeowners in Rising Housing Markets Can Fight Displacement – Marguerite Martin – #117 The Missing Middle in Housing – Joseph Tovar, American Planning Association – #153 Why We Need Regional Housing Solutions – Rep. Jessica Bateman – #154 The US Housing Market is Not Okay – Nicole Beauchamp, Engel & Volkers NYC – #180 Understanding the Housing Market in Pierce County — Marguerite Martin, Move to Tacoma — #183 Subscribe to my newsletter, Takes & Typos ! The Nerd Farmer Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, Stitcher , and Google Podcasts and is brought to you by Libro FM Consider supporting the podcast by joining Channel 253 as a member…

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Creating the Seattle Green Book – Amanda Williams, Denkyem Finance – 237 47:00

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Amanda Willams is a former teacher in Seattle Public Schools and is the creator of the Seattle Green Book , an online listing of Black Owned Businesses in the Seattle Area. She joined us to talk about creating the Green Book and her work with Denkyem Finance, a Seattle Based community development financial institution. Join the #NerdFarmRead book club! We’re reading How to Stand Up to a Dictator by Maria Ressa. Members, also check the Slack Channel #Books for details of our upcoming discussion on Parable of the Sower . Going Further: Seattle Green Book KIRO coverage of the Seattle Green Book Subscribe to my newsletter, Takes & Typos ! The Nerd Farmer Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, Stitcher , and Google Podcasts and is brought to you by Libro FM Consider supporting the podcast by joining Channel 253 as a member…

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Previewing the 2025 Oscars – Chase Hutchinson and Andrew Hammond – 236 53:14

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This week’s episode is a change of pace for the show. Film critic Chase Hutchinson joined us for a conversation about the upcoming 97th Academy Awards. We talked through who we think will win each of the major categories and who we think should win. You’ll hear a breakdown of the Oscar frontrunners and why the rise of Anora seems to be breaking Nate’s brain. Join the #NerdFarmRead book club! We’re reading How to Stand Up to a Dictator by Maria Ressa. Members, also check the Slack Channel #Books for details of our upcoming discussion on Parable of the Sower . Cast of Characters: Chase and Andrew ( only for a little bit tho ) Going Further: Chase’s appearance this summer on the films of 2024 – show audio and YouTube Subscribe to my newsletter, Takes & Typos ! The Nerd Farmer Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, Stitcher , and Google Podcasts and is brought to you by Libro FM Consider supporting the podcast by joining Channel 253 as a member…

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How the Middle East Sees the New US Administration – Willy Lowry, The National – 235 33:05

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Following the inauguration of Donald Trump last month, reactions in the U.S. ranged from jubilation to alarm—depending on one’s political leanings and level of engagement. But how is the new admin being received beyond American borders? In this episode, we flip the “local lens” outward to examine how the new administration is being viewed in this neck of the woods. Our guest is Willy Lowry, Washington correspondent for The National . He joins us to break down the regional response to the news admin. We discussed how the US’ growing reputation as an unreliable partner is pushing Middle Eastern nations to explore new alliances, the moments that have strained relations over the past decade, and whether Washington is even aware of the shifting dynamics. Join the #NerdFarmRead book club! We’re reading How to Stand Up to a Dictator by Maria Ressa. Members, also check the Slack Channel #Books for details of our upcoming discussion on Parable of the Sower . Cast of Characters: Willy Lowry Going Further: The National Beyond the Headlines Subscribe to my newsletter, Takes & Typos ! The Nerd Farmer Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, Stitcher , and Google Podcasts and is brought to you by Libro FM Consider supporting the podcast by joining Channel 253 as a member…

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Fresh Imperial Ambitions – Zoltan Grossman, Evergreen State College – 234 44:37

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In this episode, we discuss the US’ renewed expansionist ambitions with Zoltan Grossman , a professor of Geography and Indigenous Studies at Evergreen State College. Grossman helped me unpack some throughlines connecting 19th century Manifest Destiny to 21st-century imperialism and discussed the stakes for indigenous communities caught in the crosshairs of these ambitions. We also talked about the fight to recolonize place names like that of Mt. McKinley. Join the #NerdFarmRead book club! We’re reading How to Stand Up to a Dictator by Maria Ressa. Members, also check the Slack Channel #Books for details of our upcoming discussion on Parable of the Sower . Cast of Characters: Zoltan Grossman Going Further: Zoltan’s Faculty Page at Evergreen Subscribe to my newsletter, Takes & Typos ! The Nerd Farmer Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, Stitcher , and Google Podcasts and is brought to you by Libro FM Consider supporting the podcast by joining Channel 253 as a member…

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The Consequences of Abandoning School Integration – Karin Chenoweth, Author – 233 44:58

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One of the least discussed stories in US public education is our decision to walk away from what worked. School integration in the US peaked in 1987, coinciding with the achievement gap between Black and white students reaching its narrowest point. What began with the Supreme Court’s Brown ruling in 1954 and was picked up with Title I legislation as a part of the Great Society by Lyndon Johnson, was abandoned by Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. In the aftermath schools have resegregated to the point that a typical white student in the US now attends a school where nearly 70% of their classmates are also white, while Black and Latino students are far more likely to attend schools where a majority of students are from minority backgrounds and where poverty rates are higher. That is the entry point for today’s conversation with author Karin Chenoweth. We discussed the fluctuations in student achievement data since the inception of the NAEP in 1971, through the “learning loss” crisis of 2020. At times this conversation gets wonky and Karin’s dog also makes a guest appearance . But she really knocks it out the part with the “what would you do as Secretary of Education?” question. If you wanna do some extended reading this episode started as a conversation on Bluesky . Cast of Characters: Karin Chenoweth Going Further: NAEP Data Explorer Long Term NAEP Trends Karin’s Website Subscribe to my newsletter, Takes & Typos ! The Nerd Farmer Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, Stitcher , and Google Podcasts and is brought to you by Libro FM Consider supporting the podcast by joining Channel 253 as a member…

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Russia’s Global Position and the Second Trump Presidency – Jeff Hawn, London School of Economics – 232 51:00

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The war in Ukraine is a functional stalemate with the Russian death toll nearing 200k. Growth is down in the Russian economy and inflation and prices are up. Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Russia’s greatest ally in the Middle East, has fallen, and taken refuge in Moscow. In some ways, the Russian global position is very weak. However, the recent US election has the potential to help change Russian fortunes. We are joined this week by Jeff Hawn. Jeff is a doctoral candidate from the London School of Economics. His research and writing is focused on the history and politics of post-Soviet Russia. Jeff is our designated Russia expert, making his third appearance on the podcast. Cast of Characters: Jeff Hawn Going Further: Jeff’s LSE Page Democratic Erosion in Russia and Elsewhere – ep 143 On the Russian Invasion of Ukraine – ep 157 Subscribe to my newsletter, Takes & Typos ! The Nerd Farmer Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, Stitcher , and Google Podcasts and is brought to you by Libro FM Consider supporting the podcast by joining Channel 253 as a member…

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The Exploitation of Foreign Fishermen on US Flagged Vessels – Cyrus Donato, International Transport Workers’ Federation — 231 47:59

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Hundreds of fishermen laboring on U.S.-flagged ships in American waters face a harsh reality: wage theft, exploitative conditions, and little recourse. Cyrus Donato, one of over 140 inspectors for the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), works on the frontlines to support foreign seafarers and transport workers grappling with these injustices. The ITF is a global union federation representing nearly 20 million transport workers worldwide, and Cyrus plays a key role in addressing their challenges. He joined us to shed light on the plight of fishermen and the broader efforts to combat exploitation in the maritime industry. Cyrus is the designated ITF inspector for the Puget Sound Region. Cast of Characters: Cyrus Donato Going Further: Slavery at Sea – BBC Filipino fishermen left in WA marina allege abandonment, lost pa y – Crosscut US visa requirements leave foreign fishermen out at sea – KUOW Subscribe to my newsletter, Takes & Typos ! The Nerd Farmer Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, Stitcher , and Google Podcasts and is brought to you by Libro FM Consider supporting the podcast by joining Channel 253 as a member…

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The Future of Public Schools is on the Ballot – Anne Lutz Fernandez, author of “Schooled” – 230 42:21

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In this episode, we sat down with Anne Lutz Fernandez—former investment banker, retired teacher, and co-author of Schooled —to discuss education’s role in the 2024 election. We discussed Trump’s first-term policies, Biden and Harris’s records on education, and how the next administration could shape public education going forward. Anne also talked about tensions between federal and local governance, the influence of unions, and what the Harris campaign could be doing to close the deal. *At some point in the episode Nate misidentified Glenn Youngkin as the Governor of Oklahoma, rather than Virginia, apologies. Going Further Anne – Newsletter , Bluesky , Threads , Mastodon Schooled A Teacher Town Hall on Immigration and Schools Resources for Supporting Undocumented Students Subscribe to my newsletter, Takes & Typos ! The Nerd Farmer Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, Stitcher , and Google Podcasts and is brought to you by Libro FM Consider supporting the podcast by joining Channel 253 as a member…

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The Civil War and Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan – Professor Sherifa Zuhur – 229 37:02

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The Civil War in Sudan is arguably the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. The fight to control the government in Khartoum has reportedly claimed upwards of 150,000 lives and conditions for people on the ground are dire but the conflict rarely makes headlines in Western media. Our guest this week is Professor Sherifa Zuhur. She’s a national security scholar of the Middle East and Islamic world. Zuhur has held faculty positions at the U.S. Army War College, the American University in Cairo, and MIT, and currently directs the Institute of Middle Eastern, Islamic and Strategic Studies. She joined to talk about the conflict and its historical antecedents. Going Further Zuhur’s – Wikipedia Page and Publications Institute of Middle Eastern, Islamic and Strategic Studies Subscribe to my newsletter, Takes & Typos ! The Nerd Farmer Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, Stitcher , and Google Podcasts and is brought to you by Libro FM Consider supporting the podcast by joining Channel 253 as a member…

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Tacoma Audio Voters’ Guide, Part I – Evelyn Lopez, Crossing Division and Nathe Lawver, Pierce County Labor Council – 228 49:02

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