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An Update from Gulf War III – #262

This is our second special episode discussing the US war on Iran and the wider regional complications.  On Friday, we departed Abu Dhabi for Thailand. We'll be living out of our backpacks until it is…Read more
March 15, 2026
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The 2026 Best Picture Power Rankings – Chase Hutchinson and Andrew Hammond – #261

In preparation for the upcoming Academy Awards on March 16, this is our annual Oscars conversation. We ranked the ten Best Picture nominees and some films we wish would have been nominated. Chase is a…Read more
March 9, 2026
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A Dispatch from the US War on Iran – #260

This is a special episode, a conversation with Hope, about the situation here in Abu Dhabi and the broader Middle East thanks to the US war on Iran. Here are the headlines from the discussion:…Read more
March 7, 2026
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Leaving the US and ICE in Minneapolis – Tom Rademacher, Teacher & Author – #259

Tom Rademacher is a prior Minnesota State teacher of the Year, author, and parent to a really rad kid. Recently his family made the decision for the safety of their family to move to Spain. …Read more
March 1, 2026
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The Gilded Age Then & Now – Professor Douglas Sackman, University of Puget Sound – #258

I had the chance to sit down with Douglas Sackman, a history professor at the University of Puget Sound, for a conversation that feels especially timely. Professor Sackman joined me to talk about the Gilded…Read more
February 23, 2026
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The Meaning of Ramadan — Amy Daraiseh — Best of Nerd Farmer

Ramadan began this week. Somewhere around 2 billion Muslims around the world will be engaging in a day time fast for the next month. Living in the Gulf, Ramadan contorts my life in so many…Read more
February 19, 2026
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Black Deported Veterans – James L. Smith & Rob Young – #257

In December, I came across a post on the r/Tacoma subreddit that stopped me in my tracks. It was titled “Black Deported Veterans film screening” and invited people to a screening of the documentary, Bring…Read more
February 3, 2026
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2026 Legislative Session – Sen Marko Liias, Chair Senate Transportation Committee – #256

State Senator Marko Liias represents Washington’s 21st Legislative District in North Puget Sound, which includes parts of Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood, and Mukilteo. He currently chairs the State Senate’s Transportation Committee and previously served on the…Read more
January 26, 2026
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Morally Motivated Online Mobs – Professor Nick Brody, University of Puget Sound – #255 

Professor Nick Brody teaches Communications at the University of Puget Sound. His research focuses on digital communication, cyber bullying, and the social implications of technology.  He joined us to talk about the concept of Morally…Read more
January 15, 2026

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The Nerd Farmer Podcast is hosted by Nate Bowling, 2016 Washington State Teacher of the Year. You can read his blog here.

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