Best Alastair Roberts Podcasts (2025)

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Who Owns Transaction Monitoring? Data-Driven Compliance and Culture in Action with Vincent Walden 24:33

21d ago24:33

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Risk doesn't end with due diligence, it intensifies when money starts moving. But who really owns the responsibility for transaction monitoring, and how can organizations collaborate across silos to stay ahead of fraud? In this episode Hanjo Siebert sits down with Vincent Walden, CEO of Kona AI, to explore how companies can modernize their complian…

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Burns Banter S2 Ep12 - Robert Burns Death 23:43

27d ago23:43

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Send us a text In this episode we look at the last few years of Robert Burns life, his death., and what happened after that. Where did he die? What caused his death? . We look at what was happening in his personal life, is he is he happy? is his work as an excise officer going well? We look at the last poems and songs he wrote and collected, were a…

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Building a Career in Financial Crime Compliance with Jessica Hamilton 24:57

2M ago24:57

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The demand for skilled compliance professionals has never been higher. But what does it take to stand out in this competitive space? How are hiring trends shifting, and what role does new technology play in shaping the future of compliance careers? To answer these questions, in this episode of BCG on Compliance, our special guest host Amalie Wedege…

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Episode 43: Land, History, and Relationship: A conversation with Jessica Intermill 1:03:44

2M ago1:03:44

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Send us a text This episode features a conversation between host Sara Jolena Wolcott and guest Jessica Intermill, a lawyer and land history consultant. Jessica highlights the significance of land history in revealing the complex relationships between Indigenous cultures, settlers, and the land. She also discusses the emotional and practical aspects…

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Strategic Risk: What Compliance Can Learn from Military Intelligence with Rowena Fell 23:06

3M ago23:06

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For 12 years, Rowena Fell worked in British military intelligence, assessing threats in high-risk zones like Northern Ireland, Bosnia, and Iraq. She followed that up with 17 years in senior corporate roles, applying her expertise to business risk management. Now a Senior Director of Knowledge at BCG, she helps organizations prepare for an increasin…

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Burns Banter S2 Ep11 - Dumfries 20:35

3M ago20:35

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Send us a text In this episode Robert leaves Ellisland farm and moves to Dumfries. We look at his work as an excise officer and a famous incident involving Robert attacking a smugglers Schooner on the Solway Firth. I also look at Roberts visit to Edinburgh to see two women, for very different reasons. We also talk about a man called George Thomson …

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Code Meets Conduct: Merging AI and Proven Compliance Practices, with Tobias Schweiger of Hawk (Rebroadcast) 21:20

3M ago21:20

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This week we're resharing one of our more popular episodes. Enjoy! Traditional compliance has always relied on rules and red flags, but for Tobias Schweiger, there is a smarter way. Tobias is co-founder and CEO of Hawk, an AML and fraud prevention software provider, and he believes in bridging the gap between cautious, law-driven approaches and the…

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The Infiltrator: Inside Illicit Money Flows and How to Stop Them, with Former Federal Agent Robert Mazur 29:39

4M ago29:39

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For nearly 30 years, Robert Mazur served as a Federal Special Agent for multiple U.S. agencies. But his most perilous work came during the years he spent deep undercover, infiltrating two of Colombia’s most powerful drug cartels - a story so extraordinary it’s been captured in two books and a Hollywood film. His covert operations led him into life-…

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Episode 42: Faith, Ancestry, and Community: A conversation with Aubrey Chaves 1:13:10

4M ago1:13:10

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Send us a text Sara Jolena and Aubrey Chaves discuss the importance of understanding one's family history, faith, and its impact on personal identity. More than most of our episodes, this one resembles the kind of conversations that sometimes arise when Sara Jolena does 1-1 spiritual direction work with people. It is tender and exploratory. We aren…

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Shell Game: Exposing Shell Companies, Sanctions Evasions and Other Risks, with Ted Datta of Moody’s 23:07

4M ago23:07

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As the geopolitical landscape continues to shift dramatically, risk management practices need to evolve as well. Ted Datta knows this all too well. As Head of Financial Crime Practice at Moody's Analytics, he's focused on using data to unravel layers of ownership and help spot sanctions evasion, discover human rights risks, combat money laundering,…

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Episode 41: Disability, Rest, and Dignity: A conversation wih Robert Monson 1:24:00

4M ago1:24:00

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Send us a text Sara Jolena and Robert Monson discuss their shared experiences with disability, the importance of communal care and mutual support, and the need to imagine a new world beyond the constraints of capitalism and able-bodied norms. They explore the intersectionality of race, class, and disability, as well as the challenges and resilience…

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Episode 40: Conversation with Lisa DeLay from BYU Radio's Elevate: A Faith and Spirituality Podcasters Summit 20:55

4M ago20:55

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Send us a text In this episode of The Remembering and Re Enchanting podcast, host Sara Jolena Wolcott and guest Lisa DeLay reflect on their experiences at BYU's Elevate: A Faith and Spirituality Podcasters Summit in Provo, Utah, where they engaged with a small group of podcasters dedicated to exploring spiritual themes. They have also highlighted k…

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Counterfeit Crisis: Fighting the Fakes Economy, with Alastair Gray of INTA 24:09

4M ago24:09

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For most of his career, Alastair Gray has been working to address the enormous problem of counterfeit goods. Some estimates put the global trade of counterfeits in the trillions, and despite the perception that it’s a victimless crime, there are indeed extraordinary implications that are connected to money laundering, human trafficking, and even fu…

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Burns Banter S2 Ep10 - The Ellisland Years 29:54

5M ago29:54

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Send us a text In this episode Robert has moved from Edinburgh To Ellisland Farm, which is by the banks of the river Nith, about 6 and a half miles north of Dumfries. He has become a farmer again, as well as an Excise Officer. How does he do this? it is two FULL TIME occupations. As well as working he is socialising, writing poetry and contributing…

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Navigating Forward: Volkswagen's Path to Trust and Transformation, with Hiltrud Werner (rebroadcast) 19:23

5M ago19:23

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Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2025 with a re-share of one of our most popular episodes from last year. Enjoy! In 2016, after Volkswagen's disastrous emissions scandal came to light, Hiltrud Werner took on the challenging role of Group Audit Director for the company and later as their Head of Integrity and Legal Affairs This was no easy task. Wi…

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Episode 39: Mapping the Inner Landscape: A Conversation with Lisa Colón DeLay 1:10:23

5M ago1:10:23

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Send us a text In this episode, Sara Jolena Wolcott and Lisa Colón DeLay have an engaging discussion about the inner landscape, drawing on wisdom from the Desert Fathers and Mothers of early Christianity. They explore how our internal worlds are deeply shaped by cultural influences, trauma, and the dynamics of community. Lisa shares insights from h…

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Burns Banter S2 Ep9 - Big Decisions 18:59

5M ago18:59

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Send us a text What does Robert Do after the the fame of being a great Poet in Edinburgh and touring around Scotland? He has to make some big decisions about his future. In this episode of Burns Banter I look at five things that influence his decisions. They are James Johnson, The Excise, a farm called Ellisland, Agnes Maclehose and Jean Armour. Th…

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Holiday Break Special: 2024 Compliance Lessons and What’s Ahead in 2025 4:39

5M ago4:39

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December marks the one-year anniversary of BCG on Compliance, and with the holidays and the new year just around the corner, there’s a lot to celebrate, and even more compliance topics to dive into. We’ve just wrapped Season Two of BCG on Compliance and as 2024 comes to a close, we’re looking back on a great year, filled with thought-provoking conv…

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Season Two Roundup: What’s the Way Forward for AI Compliance Tools? 32:47

6M ago32:47

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Over the past season we’ve heard from some of the brightest minds behind the latest Gen AI tools revolutionizing compliance, and there’s a lot to unpack. These conversations tackled how AI can make compliance faster, more accurate and help financial institutions stay one step ahead of increasingly sophisticated criminals. As we wrap up Season Two, …

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Building Trust in Tech: How the Responsible AI Institute Helps Make Safer Systems, with Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac (rebroadcast) 21:12

6M ago21:12

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This week, we're looking back at another popular episode from this year: its a deep dive into the work of the Responsible AI Institute. We'll be back soon with a new episode to wrap up Season 2! Episode Summary With AI shifting the world around us and the ground under our feet, Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac and her colleagues at the Responsible AI Institu…

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From Crisis to Compliance: The HSBC Transformation Story, with Andy Maguire (rebroadcast) 19:32

7M ago19:32

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This week, we're bringing you a rebroadcast of one of our most popular episodes of this year: a fascinating talk with Andy Maguire about his work with HSBC during a very challenging time. Episode Summary In 2014, Andy McGuire joined HSBC as Group Chief Operating Officer at one of the most difficult times in the bank's history. Investigations had re…

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Code Meets Conduct: Merging AI and Proven Compliance Practices, with Tobias Schweiger of Hawk 21:20

7M ago21:20

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Traditional compliance has always relied on rules and red flags, but for Tobias Schweiger, there is a smarter way. Tobias is co-founder and CEO of Hawk, an AML and fraud prevention software provider, and he believes in bridging the gap between cautious, law-driven approaches and the power of AI. It’s not about rewriting the rulebook, it's about tra…

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AI Express: Moving Compliance to the Fast Lane with Chiara Gelmini & Michael Baldauf of PegaSystems 20:56

8M ago20:56

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In some ways, compliance has become a race against time. Financial institutions need to move quickly in the face of fragmented regulations, siloed decision-making, and overwhelming amounts of data. No one knows this better than Chiara Gelmini and Michael Baldauf, two directors at PegaSystems. Chiara and Michael have spent years helping financial in…

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Data Knows Best: Why Good Compliance AI Starts With Good Data, with Parsa Ghaffari of Quantexa 19:11

8M ago19:11

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Parsa Ghaffari is the Head of Product Innovation at Quantexa, where he focuses on enhancing their Decision Intelligence platform to harness the power of both structured and unstructured data. Quantexa's platform is designed to help organizations uncover hidden risks and new opportunities by providing a unified view of data, enabling better decision…

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Pilgrim Faith (Episode 83: Epistemic Abuse) 32:24

8M ago32:24

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In this episode, Joseph and Dale talk about the epistemic challenges of young people living in 2024.By Pilgrim Faith

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Next-Gen AML: How AI is Modernizing Financial Crime Detection, with Yaron Hazan of ThetaRay 24:07

9M ago24:07

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We’re back with a new season exploring the future of compliance with innovators and ground-breakers! In the coming months, Hanjo is looking at the tech that is transforming the industry and reshaping how compliance is done. In our first episode of the season, Hanjo sits down with Yaron Hazan, VP of Regulatory Affairs at ThetaRay, a software provide…

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Episode 38 - Historical Context for Embodied Ethics in the Age of AI 1:04:19

9M ago1:04:19

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Send us a text This episode features a conversation with Sara Jolena Wolcott, Josh Schrei, and Andrew Dunn about history and technology. It was originally part of the Embodied Ethics in The Age of A.I. course offered by the School of Wise Innovation. Links: Andrew Murray Dunn Andrewmurraydunn.com Substack Medium X Instagram Facebook Josh Schrei The…

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Burns Banter S2 Ep8 - Touring around Scotland 44:10

10M ago44:10

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Send us a text It is 1787, Robert Burns has published the second edition of his poems, now known as 'The Edinburgh Edition'. He has sold the rights to all of his poems to William Creech and he needs to write some more.... What does he do? He goes on tour around Scotland to get inspiration for new poems and songs. He also wants to introduce himself …

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Episode 37 - The Low Road and the High Road: Alastair McIntosh and Some Wisdom from Scottish Land Reform and Waterways 1:05:22

10M ago1:05:22

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Send us a text Scottish writer, Academic, and Spiritual Activist Alastair McIntosh sits down with Sara Jolena Wolcott to talk about his work on land reform, waterways and housing; the importance of Community Gardens, and the current state of America amidst the coming US election. This includes reflections from the island from which Donald Trump's m…

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Introducing Fintech Files From BCG 34:39

10M ago34:39

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We wrapped our first season of BCG on Compliance a couple of weeks ago and we’re busy putting Season 2 together for September. But in the meantime, we know you’re always looking for more fascinating conversations on compliance, so this week we’re sharing a bonus episode from another great BCG show: Fintech Files. Fintech Files is hosted by Nora Hoc…

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Burns Banter S2 Ep7 - The Edinburgh Edition 33:35

10M ago33:35

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Send us a text In this episode I talk about Robert Burns journey to Edinburgh to produce a second volume of his book 'Poems Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect'. I also talk about the reception he received when he arrived in Edinburgh, how he published the book, the people he met and other things he did in his time there. This is Robert at the hight of…

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Governance Guardians: The Path to Responsible AI, with Carter Cousineau of Thomson Reuters 20:36

11M ago20:36

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The last few episodes we’ve been looking at AI implementation and risk management with leading industry experts who are helping to forge the path forward. In our final episode of the season (don’t worry, we’ll be back with season 2 in September!) Hanjo sits down with Carter Cousineau, VP of Responsible AI and Data at Thomson Reuters. Carter has spe…

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Burns Banter S2 Ep6 - Burns Banter Live ! 16th - 25th Aug 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival 15:51

11M ago15:51

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Send us a text In this Episode I talk about my up coming shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Yes, I'm taking Burns Banter to Edinburgh and will be performing upstairs in The Pear Tree. The venue is called The Counting House and the room is called The Attic. I'm on from the 16th to the 25th, (not the 24th), 10.30am till 11.30am each day. The sho…

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Burns Banter S2 Ep5 - Poems Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect - The Kilmarnock Edition 20:30

11M ago20:30

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Send us a text In this episode we look at how, why and when Robert published his book, Poems Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect. We look at the problems he had to overcome before John Wilson agreed to publish the book. We look at the poems and songs in the book, such as, Twa Dogs, A Tale - The Cotters Saturday Night, To a mouse and Composed in August.…

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Building Trust in Tech: How the Responsible AI Institute Helps Make Safer Systems, with Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac 21:12

11M ago21:12

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With AI shifting the world around us and the ground under our feet, Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac and her colleagues at the Responsible AI Institute are working with organizations to safely navigate this changing landscape. The institute was founded in 2016, long before AI became such a hot topic, and before responsible AI became a pressing concern across…

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Burns Banter S2 Ep4 - Mossgiel, Women and a Book 19:15

11M ago19:15

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Send us a text In this episode we look briefly at Robert's father, William - Then a Farm called Mossgiel - Roberts turbulent private life and a book called 'Poem Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect'. This is a wild and unpredictable time in Roberts life, (roughly 1784 - 1786). His father passes away in 1784, they need to move to a new farm, Mossgiel, a…

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Burns Banter S2 Ep3 - Lochlea, Tarbolton & Irvine 24:46

11M ago24:46

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Send us a text In this episode we see the Burns family move to a new farm, Lochlie. Is it better than Mount Oliphant? How well / badly do they do there? At this point in Roberts life he is in his late teens and is starting to try and move away from farming. He is also spreading his wings socially with country dancing lessons and the formation of th…

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Bridging AI and Ethics: A Conversation with Kirsten Rulf 24:05

11M ago24:05

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Kirsten Rulf is a leading expert in AI theory, ethics, policy and practice, and leads the Financial Institutions team for BCG X. Her tech policy career took root 10 years ago when she was a journalist living in China, and she became fascinated with the ubiquitous technology that was already so integrated into daily life in the country. From there, …

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Burns Banter S2 Ep2 - Mount Oliphant & Roberts first poems 18:15

12M ago18:15

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Send us a text In this episode we look at Robert life from age 7. We look at his education, the schools and tutors he had. We look at the farm that Roberts Father moved the family to, (Mount Oliphant), and whether it was a good decision. We also look at Roberts health during this period of his life, which was affected by the amount of work he was d…

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Burns Banter S2 Ep1 - Robert Burns birth & early life 12:53

12M ago12:53

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Send us a text In Series two of Burns Banter I am taking a look at the life of Robert Burns. Each episode will look at one part of Robert's Life - as this is episode one, I am looking at the Birth Of Robert Burns. I also take a look at William Burnes, (Robert's Father), and Agnes Broun, (Robert's Mother). where did they come from, what were they li…

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Navigating Forward: Volkswagen's Path to Trust and Transformation with Hiltrud Werner 19:23

12M ago19:23

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In 2016, after Volkswagen's disastrous emissions scandal came to light, Hiltrud Werner took on the challenging role of Group Audit Director for the company and later as their Head of Integrity and Legal Affairs This was no easy task. With the car manufacturer mired in legal and financial penalties, Hiltrud and her team needed to not only investigat…

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Episode 36 - Charisma and Education amidst broken stories: A conversation with Dougald Hine 1:26:36

1y ago1:26:36

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Send us a text Author, social entrepreneur and the co-founder of a School Called HOME and The Dark Mountain Project - and a long time friend - Dougald Hine sits down with Sara Jolena Wolcott to talk about (adult) education, which leads to so many other things, because education is connected to so many things. 1:27 - Introduction to Dougald Hine 5:0…

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Episode 35 - Peacemaking and honoring the sacred land: A conversation with Maija West 1:21:06

1y ago1:21:06

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Send us a text Peacemaker, business consultant, and advisor Maija West joins us to talk about her former work as co-founding the Healing and Reconciliation Institute and her journey in honoring the land. 1:34 - Introduction to Maija West and her work at Healing and Reconciliation Institute 23:58 - Tools that help Majia in her work as a facilitator …

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Episode 34 - The Goddess of the Dawn and Reckonings with Time(s) 53:40

1y ago53:40

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Send us a text In this special easter episode, we look at the curious intersections of a Goddess of the Dawn, the turning point of the Christian calendar and cosmovision, and the way in which time itself was reconceptualized in early medieval Europe, with reverberations and implications for today. This is an audio essay, not a conversation, and it …

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Burns Banter - Ep. 21 - Robert Burns 'The Rights of Women' 8:50

1y ago8:50

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Send us a text The Rights of Women was written by Robert Burns in 1792. Back in the days of Burns women didn't have many rights. The subject of women's rights was highly unpopular and very rarely talked about. Robert is being a bit of a rebel writing this poem, but he did love women and he was in favour of women's rights. It was written for a speci…

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Pilgrim Faith (Episode 82: The Gravity of Excellence) 41:31

1y ago41:31

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In this episode, Joseph and Dale discuss the relationship of being a human to being "driven by excellence."By Pilgrim Faith

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Burns Banter Ep. 20 Robert Burns - Address to the Toothache 7:32

1y ago7:32

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Send us a text Address to the Toothache, written in 1786. In the late 1700's dentistry didn't really exist. If you got the toothache you had to just deal with the pain, there was no pain relief. If things got really bad you would have to find someone willing to pull your teeth out. Probably a barber / surgeon. Robert put all of his pain into this p…

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Burns Banter - Ep. 19 A Robert Burns Quiz in Sweden 15:58

1+ y ago15:58

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Send us a text This week I am working in Stockholm. I managed to get two English colleagues, Jim and Ru, to take part in a Burns quiz. The quiz is made up of two rounds of 10 questions, with the second 10 having a very Swedish twist. This was filmed in the Quality Hotel Globe in Stockholm after an afternoon spent wandering around the old town and h…

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Burns Banter - Ep.18 Robert Burns 'My love is like a red red rose' 9:31

1+ y ago9:31

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Send us a text My love is like a red red rose is a beautiful love song written by Robert Burns around 1792. Robert said that it was an old Scots song that he had collected in the country. I believe it may well have been old, but Robert must have rewritten it. I believe this as it has very modern language which includes the concept of geological tim…

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Burns Banter - Ep.17 Robert Burns - To A Louse 8:20

1+ y ago8:20

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Send us a text To a Louse is a poem written by Robert Burns in 1786. It is set in the church at Mauchline during a Sunday Service. At first glance the poem is about a head lice, but, it is in fact about perception and the social classes. Robert is Sitting in Church and sees a head lice on a very prim and proper lady. He can't believe the impudence …

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