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Episode 2210
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the life of Stephen "Woz" Wozniak, the engineering genius and prankster who co-founded Apple Computer. We exp…
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Dennis Ritchie: The Quiet Architect of the Digital World
Episode 2209
In this episode of pplpod, we profile Dennis Ritchie, the pioneering computer scientist whose passing in October 2011 was largely overshadowed by the…
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Frances Allen: The Math Teacher Who Became the First Woman of the Turing Award
Episode 2208
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the groundbreaking life of Frances "Fran" Allen, an American computer scientist who revolutionized the way soft…
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Zulfikar Ali Bhutto: The "People’s Leader," The Nuclear Architect, and the Gallows
Episode 2207
In this episode of pplpod, we examine the turbulent life and legacy of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the charismatic founder of the Pakistan People's Party (P…
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Jane Jacobs: Eyes on the Street and the Battle for the City
Episode 2206
This week on pplpod, we dive into the life of Jane Jacobs, the journalist and activist who revolutionized our understanding of how cities work withou…
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The Danger of a Single Story, Feminism, and Fiction
Episode 2205
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life and career of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a Nigerian writer widely recognized as a central figure in pos…
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Gabriela Mistral: The Rural Teacher Who Became Latin America’s First Nobel Laureate
Episode 2204
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life of Lucila Godoy Alcayaga—better known to the world as Gabriela Mistral—the Chilean poet and educator w…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
The King of Swing Goes to War: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Glenn Miller
Episode 2203
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life of Alton Glenn Miller, the legendary trombonist and bandleader who defined the Swing Era. We discuss h…
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Eric Clapton: The Triumph, Tragedy, and Controversy of "Slowhand"
Episode 2202
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the complex life of Eric Clapton, the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and one of the…
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The Kid from Red Bank: Count Basie & The Kansas City Sound
Episode 2201
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the swinging legacy of William "Count" Basie, the legendary pianist and bandleader who fronted one of the most …
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