Best Inspirational Discourse Podcasts (2025)

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President Birthdays: 10 fun facts about wishing and singing Happy Birthday to Presidents 27:59

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There's a big parade planned in Washington, DC for Saturday, June 14th, 2025. It's Flag Day — It's the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army — and it's President Trump's birthday — his 79th. Speaking at West Point five years ago, President Trump noted the calendar coincidence. Tomorrow America will celebrate a very important anniversary: the 245th bir…

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The 2025 Center for Innovation Conference Preview 46:31

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The 2025 Center for Innovation Conference registration has launched! And in today’s episode, Susan Ryan talks with Joan Divine and Marla DeVries about what’s in store for this auspicious event, scheduled for August 11 to 14 in St. Louis, Missouri. Hosted by The Green House Project and Pioneer Network, this event marks a significant gathering for th…

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June 7, Day 3 The Jhanas - with Delson Armstrong 1:15:53

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The 8 Jhanas, Two Types of JhanaBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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June 8 - Day 4- The Buddha's 12 Step Program to Enlightenment-Delson Armstrong 55:37

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Discussing the Upanisa Sutta and the 12 Transcendental Dependent Origination links.By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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June 9-Day 5-The Links of Suffering - Paticca Samupada Delson Armstrong 1:08:39

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The Craving links -Tanha, Upadana, Bhava, Dukkha Craving, Clinging, Becoming, SufferingBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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June 6 -Day 2 -First Day Blues-Origin of Hindrances 45:53

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Delson Armstrong June 6 "It's not so easy." Delson address Hindrances and the first full day of meditation. Donate: https://www.dhammasukha.org/shop-donations Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.orgBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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June 5, 2025 Orientation for the 5-14th Retreat with Delson Armstrong-Why are you here? 54:50

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Delson addresses the question of why do you come for a retreat. This is the first night of the retreat.By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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113. Spring 2025 Semester Reflection: Meaningful Teaching, Student Engagement, & Well-being

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In this solo episode of Writing Remix, Dan Dissinger reflects on the end of the 2025 Spring semester at USC. He shares what he changed and what worked in his classroom, the impact of creating meaningful and accessible assignments, student reactions to and experiences reading Exile & Pride by Eli Clare and All About LoveContinue reading "113. Spring…

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Presidents and Politics with 6 Celebrity CEOs not named Elon Musk 1:07:56

11d ago1:07:56

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Elon Musk is ending active involvement in the Trump administration and DOGE... His relationship with President Trump as a senior advisor and special government employee has been well documented… So has the billionaire's founding and serving as CEO of several companies…But Elon Musk isn't the only famous CEO who's had connections to presidents. In t…

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Armageddon 46:54

15d ago46:54

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Hi Friends, Did the title get your attention? Today we explore a Neville Goddard lecture called “The Battle of Armageddon.” Is this an external war? An inner conflict? What do we do with the tension that naturally arises when the stakes are high? Join me for a deep dive into this important topic. Musical selections: Meadow Thoughts by Cody Francis …

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Three Top Senate Reporters Share Favorite Senate TV Moments for C-SPAN2 Anniversary 1:12:44

18d ago1:12:44

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Live, gavel-to-gavel coverage of the U.S. Senate floor. It began 39 years ago -- June 2nd, 1986 – Day One of C-SPAN2. Here's one of the first things heard that first day of Senate TV: "Today begins the video history book. No longer will the great debates in this Chamber be lost forever. What a thrill it would be to watch Henry Clay, John Calhoun, o…

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A Legacy of Care and Innovation 1:05:59

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In this week’s episode, Susan Ryan sits down with Dr. Carol McKinley, president and CEO of Simpson, a senior living community in Bala Cynwyd, Pa. Carol shares her journey of more than 35 years in eldercare, and how early interactions with her grandmother and father's ministry work inspired her career in social work and geriatrics. In addition to em…

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The Miracle of Tension 52:30

21d ago52:30

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Hi Friends! Today is a deep dive into the topic of tension as it relates to the creative process and orientation. Tension seeks resolution, and in fact, tension is the fuel of creation. Wow! Join me as we clarify this vital understanding of tension, with great assistance from the work of William Whitecloud. Musical selections: We Are Here Now by Au…

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May 25 2025 'All is Burning' Delson Armstrong 1:00:27

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Sutta SN 22.61 Burning All of the 5 aggregates are burning. Www. dhammasukha.org Delsonarmstrong.comBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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Memorial Day: Presidents and the Vietnam War, 50 Years After the Fall of Saigon 15:54

25d ago15:54

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50 years ago, the Vietnam War ended.. The South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese Army…. North Vietnam achieved its objective of reunifying Vietnam under communist rule.... There were 58,220 U.S. military fatalities …. America effectively lost the Vietnam War.... "It was a sad day to sit in the Oval Office and see on televis…

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Abdul Wohab, "Secularism and Islam in Bangladesh: 50 Years After Independence" (Routledge, 2025) 38:42

25d ago38:42

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Secularism and Islam in Bangladesh: 50 Years After Independence (Routledge, 2025) comprehensively analyses the syncretistic form of Bengali Islam and its relationship with secularism in Bangladesh from pre-British to contemporary times. It focuses on the importance of understanding the dynamics between religion and secularism within specific cultur…

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Inspired by Family, Driven by Purpose 49:57

26d ago49:57

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Inspiration comes in many forms, but in the field of aging services it appears that it most often comes from one’s own experience with a loved one. Case in point: Jennifer Baker, policy director at the Moving Forward Nursing Home Quality Coalition, whose motivation to work in eldercare comes from early exposure to her great aunt and grandmother, bo…

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May 18 Link of Bhava - What is it?: AN3.76 Bhava Sutta Delson Armstrong 50:33

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May 18, 2025 "Bhava" Delson Armstrong discusses the many meanings of the Pali word Bhava or otherwise known as Becoming, Existence or Habitual Tendencies.By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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Governors Say the Loveliest Things About Their Spouses 19:25

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Ah -- Romance is in the air. And by romance in the air – we mean Governors giving their annual state of the state addresses and budget speeches in front of state legislatures. Like Tony Evers. Here’s what the Wisconsin Governor said during his 2025 state of the state address: “My forever prom date, Kathy, is up in the gallery, as well. Kathleen Fra…

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Hand in Hand: Advancing the Movement to Humanize Eldercare 1:03:07

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Bold, visionary leaders are the ones who challenge the status quo, break down barriers, and champion quality of life for older adults. Today’s guest, Karen Schoeneman, is a shining example of that kind of leadership. This week, Susan Ryan sits down with Karen to discuss her many years of work reforming long term care, beginning with her work in soc…

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The Best-Of James Traficant Speeches – Annotated by Nick Gillespie of Reason Magazine 46:12

1M ago46:12

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At some point, close listeners to C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly" might have wondered: Why have we never done an episode featuring the best-of James Traficant? Well – wonder no more. Because – it's this week's episode! Why now? Two reasons: 1. This podcast is running on May 8th - That's right – Congressman James Traficant's birthday … he was born on …

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Creating Compassionate Organizations 52:31

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In this episode, Susan Ryan sits down with Marcus Engel—speaker, educator, and expert in compassion science—whose powerful survival story has become a catalyst for inspiring more humane, connected workplaces. Through his work, Marcus helps organizations foster environments rooted in empathy, connection, and purpose. With a Master’s in Narrative Med…

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"I have not Finished...": Rokahya Diallo on being Black, Muslim, and frequently interrupted (Emilie Diouf, JP) 48:39

2M ago48:39

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Emilie Diouf of Brandeis English, whose monograph on genocide and trauma is forthcoming, joins John to speak with the celebrated French journalist and activist Rokahya Diallo. Diouf places Diallo within a transnational black intellectual tradition, founded in the interwar period in the Negritude movement; it was then that Paulette, Jeanne, and Anne…

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Ronald Reagan and Brian Mulroney: A U.S.-Canada Friendship 24:57

2M ago24:57

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Can you imagine a time when a U.S. President and a Canadian Prime Minister were friends? ... And said nice things about each other in public? ... And the nice things they said about each other in public were neither remarkable nor newsworthy? Well, here's proof that such a time once existed: "The fact that we go on, we got along, President Reagan a…

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Beltane: Animating the Vertical Axis 1:19:14

2M ago1:19:14

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Happy Beltane, Friends. As we reflect more on “Beauty and the Beast,” we also explore embodiment rituals for accessing the vertical axis of our sovereign journey. Indeed, Beltane symbolism invokes celebratory images of the May Pole. So, too, can we shift our engagement with the chakras along our human vertical axis in service to alignment with our …

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Australia’s First Green House Homes 1:03:04

2M ago1:03:04

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In today’s episode, Susan Ryan sits down with Dan Gordon, Craig Major, and Stephanie Smithson of ACH Group, creators of the first international Green House homes in Adelaide, Australia. Based in South Australia, ACH implemented the Green House model into its newest residential care home, Healthia, in Elizabeth in 2023. Dan, a nurse, and Craig, a he…

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Beauty and the Beast 31:09

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Hi Friends! Today we navigate the confluence of several themes: a unique version of the fairytale “The History of Beauty and the Beast,” the occasion of Beltane drawing near, and The Wild Marriage. What do these tributaries share? How do they feed and amplify each other? To what sovereign ocean are we heading? Join me! Musical selections: Timeless …

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The Washington Hilton Is 60 — And Still Hosting the WHCA Dinner 13:10

2M ago13:10

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It's time for the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton. But this year: No comedian. Which means: No jokes about C-SPAN … or about the Washington Hilton. In the past, at every dinner, there seemed to be at least one joke made about one or the other ... or sometimes both in the same joke — Like Conan O'Brien p…

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112. Creating Joy and Community Through Poetry w/ West Hollywood Poet Laureate Jen Cheng

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Dan Dissinger celebrates National Poetry Month with the West Hollywood Poet Laureate, Jen Cheng. They talk about Jen’s multi-hyphenate creative journey, her dedication to blending East-West influences in her writing and workshops, her role as the creator of the Palabras Literary Salon, and the importance of “artist dates.” Dan asks Jen to explain w…

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The 2025 Center for Innovation Conference Preview 45:07

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The 2025 Center for Innovation Conference registration has launched! And in today’s episode, Susan Ryan talks with Joan Divine and Marla DeVries about what’s in store for this auspicious evet, scheduled for August 11 to 14 in St. Louis, Missouri. Hosted by The Green House Project and Pioneer Network, this event marks a significant gathering for tho…

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Four Former WHCA Presidents Tell Us Their Favorite Big Media Dinner Moments and Inside Stories 1:10:22

2M ago1:10:22

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The White House Correspondents Association dinner is just a week away. The big annual media black tie shindig in the basement of the Washington Hilton typically has several surprises. Like this film shown during 2000 dinner. "I want to thank the Academy for this tremendous honor. This may be the greatest moment of my life. I mean, hear since i was …

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Opportunities Begin with Seeing the Whole Person 1:01:20

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Opportunity can come in many shapes and in unexpected places. Today’s guest, Jeff Ash, Ed.D, chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer at The Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, Md., tells a very compelling story about how he was given an opportunity that set the stage for his now-illustrious career. Having had a somewhat circuitous care…

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Apr 13 2025 AN 47.10 Inspiring Sign & SN 22.37 Ananda Sutta 39:39

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Talking about the proof for the 6Rs and the arising of all forms.By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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How did a 1996 Senate Whitewater Hearing Seen on C-SPAN Inspire the Hit 2025 Netflix Series "The Residence"? 35:03

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Thirty years ago, C-SPAN showed the Senate Whitewater Committee hearings. The Special Committee to Investigate Whitewater Development Corporation and Related Matters was created in May 1995. Hearings ran for 300 hours over 60 sessions across 13 months. Did anything concrete come out of those hearings seen on C-SPAN? Well – at least one thing. A hit…

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Apr 6 2025 AN 6.63 Penetrative Discourse -Delson Armstrong 1:18:24

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What is the actual origin of craving, of the world? Delson explains how trouble arises for us and its always up to us! www.dhammasukha.orgBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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A Republican President, Canada, and Tariffs: What Ronald Reagan Said and Did 14:41

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If you're listening closely to the language currently being used by leaders of the United States and Canada about each other -- what a Republican president once said about the two countries might seem unfamiliar. The American people know that putting up walls around our country is a prescription for ruin, not renewal. What the world and the United …

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111. Sailing Without Ahab w/ Dr. Steve Mentz

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Dan Dissinger welcomes back his former professor Dr. Steve Mentz, chair of the Saint John’s University English Department, to discuss his latest book of poems Sailing Without Ahab and the Blue Humanities. They dive into (no pun intended) Dr. Mentz’s writing journey in and out of the poems in Sailing Without Ahab, the interconnected writing process …

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Mar 30, 2025 MN 2 All the Taints -Talk with Delson Armstrong on Zoom Sunday Session 53:23

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Delson reads and explains sutta MN 2 All the Taints - This is how to handle and eliminate Hindrances to the meditation AND life.By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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Dissolving the Concept of Self with Metta-1 hr guided with Bell 1:01:12

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This is another guided meditation from Delson Armstrong whereby he takes you through the Metta meditation and subsequently ends with looking at the 5 aggregates and seeing their impersonality. Guided Meditation 1 hr with BellBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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The Magic Story 56:33

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The Magic Story by Frederick van Rensselaer Dey. Musical selection: Findings by August Wilhelmsson Donations: http://paypal.com/paypalme/LoriGreenPodcast

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Quantum Recap 1:05:24

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Hi Friends! Happy Spring. Today we revisit a few themes with an emphasis on precision and deeper quantum understanding. For example, we explore why the concept of “attracting” an outcome is not helpful in actually experiencing the heart’s desires. We also enjoy the power and clarity of Discourse 2 from The I Am Discourses, which highlights the invo…

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Annual Baseball Episode: An Oral History of the Washington Nationals, As Told By Congress 30:54

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October 31st, 2019. The U.S. House debates and passes a resolution laying out the rules in the first impeachment inquiry of President Trump. House Democratic Leader Steny Hoyer addresses the House that day — but there's something else on his mind as well: Today is a serious day. Last night was an extraordinary night. I rise for the millions of peop…

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Inside the EINSTEIN Option Summit 51:46

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Policy experts Joe Angelelli and Anne Montgomery return to the podcast to discuss the recent EINSTEIN Option summit, a gathering of eldercare changemakers dedicated to advancing a comprehensive plan to reimagine the entire care delivery system. In this episode, you’ll learn how the EINSTEIN Option could create full care continuums in communities ar…

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Devouring Form and Remorse-Talk on the 5 aggregates and Remorse -Delson Armstrong 50:06

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Khandhasamyutta Sn 22.79 (7) Sutta for Mar 23rd Also AN 2.108 Remorseful dhammasukha.orgBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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The JFK Assassination, Oliver Stone, and Conspiracy Theories — Now with President Trump 35:17

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On the third day of his second administration, President Trump signed six executive orders. One was: Declassifying files pertaining to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. The inclusion of JFK was of particular interest to the C-SPAN podcast "The Weekly." Three years …

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Sustaining Small Homes for Decades 1:00:10

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Suellen Beatty is a pioneer of person-directed care and small-home living in Canada. During her decades-long career at the Sherbrooke Community Center in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Beatty worked tirelessly to always go above and beyond even the basics of person-directed care practices, building a community where residents actually want to live, and c…

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Three Top Political Podcasters Share Their Favorite Moment From The House on TV 38:18

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Next week is C-SPAN's 46th anniversary…. On March 19th, 1979, House TV began – for the first time Americans could watch live gavel to gavel coverage of the U.S. House floor on their television. … It was Day One of privately funded C-SPAN. To mark this anniversary on this podcast, we're trying something new. We asked three of America's greatest poli…

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Guided Lovingkindness/Contentment Meditation w/David Johnson 1 Hr- Bell 57:19

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Lovingkindness & Contentment- from radiating the feeling to yourself, to a friend and to all directions and all beings. Contentment is contemplated. A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ How to practice Metta/TWIM Meditation https://www.dhammasukha.org/beginner-lovingkindness What are the 6R…

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Documenting the Dementia Journey on Film 47:21

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Like far too many people across the world, Kyle Henry was forced to spend his mother’s last days communicating from behind screens and PPE as the COVID-19 pandemic raged. But Henry — a prolific filmmaker and associate professor at Northwestern University — also saw an opportunity to shine a light on dementia, caregiving, and his own relationship wi…

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DEBT FRET: In their First Speeches to Congress, New Presidents Aguish About the National Debt 12:45

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When presidents come into office, traditionally their first big speech to Congress is about the budget. Like President Trump this past week. Instead of a State of the Union address, new presidents share their economic agenda and vision for the coming four years. And almost always in that big budget speech, they anguish over the escalating national …

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