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The audio information provided by Athonite Audio is for the Blind and Visually Impaired and is produced and distributed exclusively for use by blind, visually impaired, or physically handicapped individuals under the authority of Section 121 of Title 17 the United States Code, or with permission of the copyright owner(s). Use of these materials is intended for those who are medically certified to be patrons of the Library of Congress National Library Service. However, Athonite Audio is free ...
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Connecting today's political discourse with the past 40 years of politics. Using audio taken from C-SPAN's vast Video Library, each episode focuses on a theme tied to current events providing a unique perspective on today's news.
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Since 1989, the National Film Registry has selected 25 films each year that are deemed "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant". In each episode, Mike Natale (Yahoo!) and Tom Lorenzo (Men's Journal) bring on a special guest to take a look at one of the films from the registry, to get to the heart of why these films matter.
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Are you a knowledge junkie who loves when facts are stranger than fiction? Do you find yourself constantly tripping down Wikipedia rabbit holes (and delighting in the journey)? Have you ever been told you ask a lot of questions? If so, congrats! You’re one of us: a Part-Time Genius! Join Will, Mango, and the team as we scour the globe in search of obscure facts, offbeat locales, and hidden histories. Along the way, we’ll chat with experts, play some games, get in touch with our silly side, a ...
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The day’s news made fast, fair and fun – in 10 minutes. Erica Mandy is like a trusted friend who always ‘gets’ both sides. She’s a veteran journalist who was tired of talking heads, alarmist headlines and monotone voices, so she created something different. The NewsWorthy is packed with politics, tech, business and entertainment from a variety of sources -- brought together in one, convenient place (and with a fun twist). Join the thousands of people already listening each weekday!
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Welcome to Ibizology, a podcast exploring the culture, history and arts of the Balearic island of Ibiza. I’m Will Beacham, an Ibiza-based journalist and in each episode I interview an Ibizan who is contributing in some way to life on this wonderful island. Through their words I aim to bring to life different aspects of island living as they tell their unique stories. The Ibizan music you hear was recorded in July 1952 in the churchyard of the village of St Josep by the musicologist Alan Loma ...
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News in the world of books and reading, including hot industry releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more with Book Riot’s Jeff O’Neal and Rebecca Shinsky. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all designed around diverse readers and across all genres.
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Veterans Corner Radio focuses on what those who have served in the military, and their families need to know to maximize the services and benefits due to them. No matter if you are currently serving or got out 50 years ago, this program will give you answers to questions you didn’t even know you should be asking. Among those who have been and will be sharing their knowledge are those from the Department of Defense (DOD), Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, Natio ...
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Children's book publishing’s secrets are revealed as we listen in on fascinating, unguarded, insider discussion from two uniquely qualified best friends: award-winning author/illustrator Grace Lin, and one of NYC’s top editors, Alvina Ling. Go behind the scenes of kid lit and catch a glimpse of the lives of the best-selling author and editor, and the relationship between them.
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A podcast discussing comics in historical + educational contexts. Updates first Friday of every month, visit comicarted.com for more.
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The National Museum of African American History and Culture’s (NMAAHC) Civil Rights History Project, created by an act of Congress in 2009, is a joint effort of the Library of Congress and NMAAHC to collect video and audio recordings of personal histories and testimonials of individuals—many who are unheralded—who participated in the Civil Rights Movement during the 1950s and 1960s.
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Student leaders in their first year of Student Leadership NORTH are using primary and secondary resources on specific topics in Georgia to record historical podcasts. These podcasts are sponsored in part by the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Eastern Region Program, coordinated by Waynesburg University.
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A companion podcast to the 10-episode C-SPAN television series, Books that Shaped America, produced in partnership with the Library of Congress. The Library of Congress created the Books That Shaped America list to explore key works of literature from American history that have had a major impact on society. The 10 iconic books featured in the series have provoked thought, won awards, led to significant policy changes, and are still talked about today. In this companion podcast, you can lear ...
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"The Perfect Podcast" Story Telling | Parody |Politics| Spirituality|Comedy|Satire|End Times|Making Cringy News Cool| Good News This podcast will end up in the Smithsonian, MET, Byzantium Museum's and the Library of Congress! Making fun of life’s serious stuff. Listen with DISSENT and please ENJOY relax and enjoy! Share with your friends! * Educational & Entertainment purposes only* (Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for pur ...
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Since it’s founding in 1890 Belmont University has held true, through good times and bad, to a “Belief in Something Greater.” In August, non-profit organization StoryCorps visited Belmont and recorded 17 stories from 34 people from the Belmont community. These oral histories serve to capture authentic moments, document important times, and tell amazing stories of Belmont’s 125 year history for all to hear. The recordings will be archived in the American Folklife Center at the Library of Cong ...
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We're building a world that listens. PumaPodcast is an award-winning podcast production company based in Manila. We created the first podcasts out of Asia to be archived in the US Library of Congress. We're sharing the joy, power, and value there is in listening through more than 40 shows. You'll find some of those episodes here. For the full list, and more info about our work please to go pumapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Worlds of Joseph Smith contains all the papers presented at the Joseph Smith bicentennial conference in the Library of Congress, May 6-7, 2005. This volume elucidates Joseph's life and mission by positioning him — to the degree possible — within the larger framework of American spirituality and world religions. The papers in this volume examine the worlds of Joseph Smith, past, present, and future. Part 1 explores the early nineteenth-century world of his day. Part 2 examines his interac ...
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Jonathan Horowitz announces, writes about, and produces social and digital media for sports. An Emmy Award finalist for “Sports Play-by-Play” in the Heartland region for 2015 and 2016, he is both a play-by-play and public address announcer for basketball, football, horse racing, soccer, and more. He has produced sports stories for Altitude Sports & Entertainment, AT&T SportsNet, and AuroraTV in the Rocky Mountain region. Horowitz has also authored books for the Publishing Office at the Libra ...
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This blog is under construction. We hope that a researcher obtains a grant to load Bowles' music as podcasts, and uses his field notes to enrich what is a treasure of Moroccan music as it existed in mid-20th century.
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Each episode we'll assign each other an album to listen to from a specific category (ex. an album from the 1960s) and discuss the music on the show.
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Retro Movie Roundtable
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Join the Retro Movie Roundtable. They rewatch classic movies spanning a vast array of genres from a decade ago and beyond then break them down. If you love movies, you will love these guys. Do these movies hold up? Find out on the Retro Movie Roundtable. Retro, Retro Movies, Classic Movies, Vintage Movies, Movie Podcast, Movie Reviews, Movie Talk, Movie Analysis, Great Movies, Movie Lovers, Movie Fans, Old Movies, Movie Fanatics, Movie History, Movie Appreciation, Memorable Movies, Notable M ...
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Under the Radar with Callie Crossley looks to alternative presses and community news for stories that are often overlooked by big media outlets. In our roundtable conversation, we aim to examine the small stories before they become the big headlines with contributors in Boston and New England. For more information, visit our website: wgbhnews.org/utr
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The State of Enterprise IT Security is the show for technology leaders looking for actionable and approachable guidance in the security landscape. The show features Brad Bussie, the CISO of e360, a premier technology solutions provider. In each episode, Brad covers 3 timely topics in each episode impacting the enterprise security landscape.
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"Been All Around This World" explores the breadth and depth of folklorist Alan Lomax's seven decades of field recordings. From the earliest trips he made through the American South with his father, John A. Lomax, beginning in 1933, to his last documentary work in the early 1990s, the program will present seminal artists and performances alongside obscure, unidentified, and previously unheard singers and players, from around America and the world, drawn from the Lomax Collection at the Americ ...
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TAPinto Greater Olean is an online news site produced by St. Bonaventure University journalism students for communities in the greater Olean area.
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Dear Brothers, & Sisters, The Good News is, that the Bad News, in your life, was wrong. Stick around, & I will Council you, as to how you can take a deep dive, into Faith, with our Creator. Our Triune Majesty, can easily help you to regain, your Joy, & your love for one another, that you have temporarily lost, due to several negative, Supernatural Interventions, in your life. For Thirty-Seven years it has been Blood, Sweat, & Tears, for me, out, "On The Road," as a Street Preacher, ;However, ...
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From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles Riggle
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World War I soldiers from Wheeling, West Virginia, Lester Scott and Charles "Dutch" Riggle were drafted in 1917 and trained at Camp Lee, Virginia. Lester Scott served as a Wagoner (mule team driver) in the 314th Field Artillery Supply Company, Battery “A,” 80th (Blue Ridge) Division in France. Dutch Riggle was a PFC with the same unit. These are their letters home. "From Camp Lee to the Great War: The letters of Lester Scott and Charles Riggle" is brought to you by http://archivingwheeling.o ...
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A history of folk, roots, and americana music--one record at a time. Written, produced, & hosted by Matt Watroba.
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You're favorite queer duo are back and we're going back to basics. Tune in each week* as we chat about the things we enjoy and that have us excited. (Feel free to check out our back log of guested episodes with some incredibly talented artists and comedians and our library of film and television reviews) *We're humans with jobs and Sims style needs bars that need maintained.
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Intrigue! Murder! Anthropomorphism! Listen in as Mr. Johnson, his wife Grace, their kid Timmy, and their dog Cosmo experience mid-century America through the surreal happenstances of their daily lives. Buttercups & Moonbeams is an improv comedy podcast produced by Brandeis Television at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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This is a broadcast aimed at discovering how, in the midst of chaos, to live our safest, sanest, most consensual & sustainable lives. Co-hosts are world-renowned journalist, broadcaster, and brand development expert Marcus K. Dowling, alongside world-traveled sex worker and college lecturer Domina Vontana. We record live, weekly, on Tuesdays at 6 PM EST at Full Service Radio in the lobby of The LINE Hotel in Washington, DC. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mndfck ...
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A business podcast for book creators led by host Rachel DiNunzio and home to The Picture Book Academy. Follow @TheBookCreatorPodcast and @ThePictureBookAcademy to get your daily book creation updates and to join the Book Creation conversation. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebookcreatorpodcast/support
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Episode 302: CHOP SUEY: Library of Congress, AI summer reading lists, and Summer of…!
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Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they give some updates on the recent firing of the Librarian of Congress, they talk about the AI-generated summer reading list, and they ponder what they're hoping to focus on this summer. Then, children's literature specialist Alison Morris joins to give some book recommendations, and they end a…
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Travis Bickford, Director of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project
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Today we meet with Travis Bickford, head of Communications and Programs for The Library of Congress' Veterans History Project. With a small staff of civil servants working in Washington DC, Travis and his team work with volunteers recording the stories of our veterans and preserve them for future learning and research as well as sustaining their le…
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The Library of Congress has a lot of responsibilities. It’s massive in both physical scale and in scale of services. So how did it start, and how did it evolve to be the largest library in the world? Research: Cole, John Y. “America’s Greatest Library: An Illustrated History of the Library of Congress.” Library of Congress, Washington, DC, in Assoc…
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Special Edition: Nuclear Energy - Clean Solution or Too Risky?
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Nuclear power: is it the future of clean energy—or a disaster waiting to happen? With new efforts to roll back regulations and build more plants, nuclear power is back in the spotlight. Some say it’s the best shot we’ve got at cutting carbon emissions. Others warn the risks are just too big—from meltdowns and waste to security threats. Today, we’re…
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RMR 0321: Special Guest, Bears Rebecca Fonte, joins your hosts, Chad Robinson and Russsell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Back to the Future Part II (1989) [PG] Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Action, Starring: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Tom Wilson, Elisabeth Shue Jennifer, James Tolkan, Jeffrey Weissm…
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Tracy and Holly share experiences of having their hearts monitored using EKG technology. They also talk about whether or not Albert Bierstadt had any natural talent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Why Do NASCAR Fans Drive Trucks and Formula One Fans Drive Yachts?
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Sure, we've watched Pixar's Cars a few times. But that doesn't mean we know anything about racing. Will and Mango dive into the strangely boozy origins of NASCAR, why you might need a yacht to enjoy Formula One, and how driver Dick Trickle made sure every race got off to a smoking start. Spoiler: it involved drilling a couple holes in his helmet. T…
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Iran Attack Deadline, Record-Breaking Heat & ‘Jaws’ Turns 50 - Friday, June 20, 2025
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The news to know for Friday, June 20th 2025! We’ll tell you about President Trump's new deadline to decide whether to attack Iran. Also, we're talking about damage from a hurricane in Mexico ahead of another dangerous weather threat expected to affect most Americans this weekend. Plus, who President Trump is calling one of the dumbest people in gov…
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Episode 304: Subrights with Janelle DeLuise!
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Grace and Alvina welcome special guest Janelle DeLuise, Senior Director of Subrights at Hachette Book Group to the podcast. They talk about what Subrights entails, what her most and least favorite aspects of her job are, and what a typical work day might look like for her. She talks about how international news affects the foreign rights market, wh…
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William F. Buckley: Republicans — and Democrats — in Congress Quote the Conservative Giant
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William F. Buckley, Jr. The conservative icon died in February 2008 — but in 2025, he's back in the news. • In March, the U.S. Postal Service announced a new stamp with his picture • In June, a new biography, "Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America," was published • And in November, it would have been Bill Buckley's 100th birthda…
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Evacuating Israel, Transgender Care Ruling & Juneteenth Scaled Back- Thursday, June 19, 2025
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The news to know for Thursday, June 19, 2025! Today, we discuss the possibility of an American attack on Iran as President Trump weighs his options. Also, we will talk about the Supreme Court’s ruling on an especially contentious issue: transgender care for minors. And the White House has sent more troops to Los Angeles. Plus, a major hurricane thr…
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Apostasy and Antichrist Written by: Archimandrite Panteleimon Published by: Holy Trinity Monastery - Jordanville, N.Y. 1978 Translated by: Deacon Lev Puhalo & Vasili Novakshonoff 1. The Visible Universe as a Revelation about the Creator 2. Creation 3. The Miracle of Light 4. A New Babylon 5. The Kingdom of Heaven 6. The Invisible World 7. Satan and…
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Albert Bierstadt’s story runs counter to the romanticized idea of a passionate starving artist. He was strategic in his career, selecting imagery that he knew would appeal to U.S. audiences, and monetizing his art outside of selling paintings. Research: Appman, Sarah Bean. “How One Building Turned Greenwich Village Into an Artists’ Mecca.” Greenwic…
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The Most Recommendable Books of the Century (So Far)
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We are bringing our special live recording of The Most Recommendable Books of the Century So Far out from behind the Patreon wall for all listeners to try to entice you to come to our next live recording at Powell's on July 9th: The Best Books of the Year (so far). Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bl…
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Trump Threatens Iran, Cannabis Health Risks & Dynasty in the Making?- Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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The news to know for Wednesday, June 18, 2025! We have the latest on the growing conflict in the Middle East, as President Trump threatens Iran’s supreme leader and the White House weighs its options. Also, we’re talking about tense moments as another politician is detained by federal immigration agents, and we’ll tell you why members of Congress a…
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From the floating gardens of Xochimilco, to the sinking sights of El Zócalo, Mango and Gabe explore some of the most fascinating, offbeat attractions in Mexico City. Along the way we'll dole out some helpful travel tips, including the best drink to beat the heat (and the altitude!), a must-try carb-on-carb breakfast sandwich, and the only subway st…
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E. Lockhart on the WE WERE LIARS Adaptation
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It's a Book Riot podiverse crossover event! The adaptation of E. Lockhart's YA sensation We Were Liars debuts later this week. Kelly Jensen sat down with Lockhart for a recent episode of the Hey YA! podcast. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Inst…
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Trump’s Warning to Iran, Perry’s Doctor Guilty & Europe’s Tourism Revolt- Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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The news to know for Tuesday, June 17, 2025! We'll update you on what's become the worst-ever conflict between Israel and Iran and how the U.S. is responding overseas. Also, new details from the attack against Minnesota state lawmakers are coming out in what prosecutors are calling "the stuff of nightmares." Plus, there's a revolt in Europe over su…
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Elder Ephraim of Philotheou & Arizona: "On the Tears of the Most Holy Theotokos" - Homily delivered on January 26th, 1987
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Elder Ephraim of Philotheou & Arizona: "On the Tears of the Most Holy Theotokos" Homily delivered at the Holy Monastery of Philotheou on January 26th, 1987. https://t.me/athoniteaudio Episode on Telegram: https://t.me/athoniteaudio/8267
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Elder Ephraim of Philotheou & Arizona: "The Dreadful Hour of Death" - Homily delivered at H.M. Philotheou, Mt. Athos Novermber 11th, 1984
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Elder Ephraim of Philotheou & Arizona: "The Dreadful Hour of Death" Homily delivered at H.M. Philotheou, Mt. Athos Novermber 11th, 1984 https://t.me/athoniteaudio Episode: https://t.me/athoniteaudio/8262
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Late Show Book Clubs, An Anti-Book Ban Lawsuit Wins, and More Book News. PLUS: How You Make a Best Books of the Year So Far List
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Jeff and Rebecca talk about recent reading, why late night talk shows might be interested in doing book clubs, a victory in court against book bans, and more book news. Then, Jeff talks to Al Woodworth, Managing Editor of the Amazon Books team, about their picks for the Best Books of 2025 so far and how their team makes those selections. Subscribe …
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The music of ‘Jaws’ continues to delight and frighten, 50 years later
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It started as a minimalist, eerie musical phrase – one ominous note, then two, signifying the looming, underwater danger of a great white shark. Fifty years later, the theme to the 1975 Steven Spielberg blockbuster “Jaws” is just as recognizable and iconic as the film itself. We take a deep-dive into this musical masterpiece with two expert music p…
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The first electrocardiograph was invented in 1895. That device looked a lot different from today’s machines, and there are some other contenders for the title of “first.” Research: AlGhatrif, Majd, and Joseph Lindsay. “A brief review: history to understand fundamentals of electrocardiography.” Journal of community hospital internal medicine perspec…
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LabCentral’s Juneteenth event showcases how local artists express resilience and joy
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It’s been 160 years since the last enslaved people in the United States heard the news they were free. What was once celebrated on a city or state level is now celebrated nationwide as a federal holiday on June 19, also known as Juneteenth. In the spirit of the holiday, Cambridge’s LabCentral is hosting a special exhibit and panel discussion, cente…
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Jeff Pierce, Director of Media and Military Partnerships for Wreaths Across America.
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Jeff makes his third visit to the Podcast to introduce us to Wreaths Across America and their three pillars: Remember, Honor, and Teach, as well as the cornucopia of their support to veterans, their families, and fans year round. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio Y…
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MN Lawmaker Shootings, Flash Flooding & Live-Action Summer- Monday, June 16, 2025
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The news to know for Monday, June 16, 2025! We're telling you about the fourth straight day of fighting between Israel and Iran and how the U.S. plans to de-escalate the situation. And President Trump's big military parade in Washington, D.C. was overshadowed by nationwide mass protests and some tragic political violence. Plus, severe storms got in…
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This 2020 episode covers one of the transitional events between the Black Death and the Renaissance. Wat Tyler’s Rebellion was also known as the Uprising of 1381 or the Great Rising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Special Edition: Parade or Power Play? Politics of Army Celebration
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A massive military parade is happening in the nation's capital today to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary — but it’s not without controversy. From the timing and cost to the political context, we’re unpacking what this spectacle might really signal. Today’s expert helps us explore the deeper meaning, historical comparisons, and how Americans might …
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RMR 0319: Special Guest, Dan Cook, joins your hosts, Chad Robinson and Russsell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Batman (1989) [PG-13] Genre: Superhero, Action, Crime, Mystery, Drama, Adventure Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger , Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Gough, Jack Palance, Jerry…
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Holly and Tracy talk about Tracy growing up in a mostly Protestant community with little exposure to Catholicism. They also talk about the Gorsuch family's ties to John Wilkes Booth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Why Can’t You Copyright a Chicken Sandwich?
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In 2019, a new cache of works entered the public domain—from Charlie Chaplin to Jane Austen stories to Felix the Cat cartoons. But what does that really mean? Will and Mango dig into how Mickey Mouse changed copyright laws, why Woody Guthrie got foiled by his publishers, and why British clowns check a case of eggs before putting on their makeup. Th…
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Israel Attacks Iran, Miracle Plane Crash Survivor & College Dreams Realized- Friday, June 13, 2025
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The news to know for Friday, June 13, 2025! We're talking about Israel's attack on Iran and fears it could explode into a full-blown regional war. Also, one person walked away from a deadly passenger plane crash. And America's divisions are about to be on display with a huge celebration being planned the same day as nationwide protests. Plus, we'll…
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Grace and Alvina revisit the "bucket lists" they created in 2005, see what they've already crossed off, and create updated lists. For the Fortune Cookie segment, they talk about some recent changes at Scholastic Publishing. And then, Alvina tells Grace about the new book WHAT IF WE... by Eugenia Yoh and Vivienne Chang. And they end as they always d…
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President Birthdays: 10 fun facts about wishing and singing Happy Birthday to Presidents
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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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America’s Mideast Pullback, Musk’s Regret & Golf’s Toughest Course- Thursday, June 12, 2025
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The news to know for Thursday, June 12, 2025! We're still following the latest developments from immigration raids and protests around the United States, as both are ramping up. Also, we'll cover America's latest drawdown in the Middle East and details of a new trade deal between the world's two largest economies. Plus, we're talking about renovati…
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The Wind (1928) Feature Length Commentary Track
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“If only the wind would stop!” – The Wind (1928) This week, we return to the silent era with a full-length commentary track for Victor Sjöström’s haunting 1928 drama The Wind. Starring Lillian Gish in one of her most intense and vulnerable performances, the film tells the story of a woman slowly unraveling on the harsh, wind-swept plains of the Ame…
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So...Is it Good?: BURY OUR BONES IN THE MIDNIGHT SOIL by V.E. Schwab
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Rebecca Schinksy, Vanessa Diaz, and Danika Ellis go deep on V.E. Schwab's highly anticipated new book to answer the question: So, is it good? Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily n…
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The Christiana Incident offers a snapshot of the U.S. when the country was sorting into states where slavery was upheld and states that had abolished it, and what racist tension looked like at border states in the mid-1850s. Research: “The Christiana Affair Again.” New York Times. Sept. 20, 1851. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1851/0…
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LA Tension Escalates, Military Parade Preps & RIP Happy Hour?- Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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The news to know for Wednesday, June 11, 2025! We're talking about what both President Trump and California's governor are saying about the unrest in Los Angeles as immigration raids and backlash spread around the country. Also, we'll tell you why army bases are being renamed again and how the nation's capital is preparing for a massive military pa…
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Inside the Fact Vault: Bird Drama and a Tormented Statue
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Today producers Gabe and Mary are opening the top-secret PTG fact vault to share bonus stories from recent episodes, including an international seagull incident, a pioneering artist who painted chickens with eggs, and a novelty space song that must be heard to be believed. Plus: Breaking news about pennies and government puns. Listen to “The Ballad…
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ICE Faces Backlash, Tulsa Reparations Plan & Wrap on WTF - Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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The news to know for Tuesday, June 10, 2025! We’re talking about how immigration officials are stepping up enforcement, even in the face of backlash. Also, what a suspect has told investigators about his flamethrower attack in Colorado this week. Plus, where tourists had to run from a volcanic eruption, what’s included in a first-of-its-kind repara…
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More than the ‘Big Head’: MFA hosts largest, decades-spanning exhibit of Roxbury artist John Wilson’s work
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Throughout his career, artist John Wilson was inspired to capture the faces of his community: Black people who lived in Roxbury. He chose to do figurative paintings, drawings and sculptures, rather than abstract work, because he was determined that Black people should be seen in the fullness of their humanity. That was the overall theme of his work…
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