Best Mostly Lit Pod Podcasts (2025)

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Four Out Of Five People Are Struggling With Mental Health Schroeder Stribling Starts The Conversation 9:27

3h ago9:27

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New screening data from the organization of more than 5.9 million people shows that nearly 4 in 5 show signs of a mental health condition, with young people continuing to struggle with mental health and addiction at alarming rates. Schroeder Stribling, president and CEO of Mental Health America, states “Mental Health America’s 2024 data confirm wha…

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The Warriors Of War Aren't Just Human It's Metal Montel Williams Releases The Sailing Of The Intrepid 7:26

6h ago7:26

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In 1944, the USS Intrepid embarked on its first combat voyage. The mission was abruptly jeopardized when a Japanese torpedo plane struck the vessel, jamming its rudder at a precarious 45-degree angle. Forced to sail in circles amidst treacherous waters, the crew faced an uncertain future. Despite the daunting circumstances, the ship's Captain initi…

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Four Time Female Bull Riding Champion Jorden Halvorsen From Not Her First Rodeo 9:19

9h ago9:19

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From ABC News Studios, The New Six-Part Docuseries Takes You Inside the Adrenaline-Fueled World of Female Professional Bull Riding.Speak with Series Lead and Four-Time Female Bull Riding World Champion Jorden Halvorsen "Not Her First Rodeo" follows the Elite Lady Bull Riders, five remarkable women battling in and out of the arena, risking life and …

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The Daily Mess If God Is About The Present Why Do We Study Old Stories Plus Is Radio Dead 3:04

12h ago3:04

3:04

I’m always asking questions. The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as… If God is all about living in the present, why do preacher’s share the past? Plus is terrestrial radio seeing it’s final days and moments? I’m Arroe… I am a daily writer. A silent wolf. I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, listen study then ac…

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Arroe Unplugged Page One Thousand Six Hundred Forty Eight 6:00

21h ago6:00

6:00

By Arroe Collins

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Play It Forward Missed Opportunity With R&B Singer Songwriter Monica 3:24

24h ago3:24

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-Missed Opportunity- I love sharing conversations. Hosting requires show prep. My podcasting platforms feature thousands of guests. What you don’t have access to are the missed opportunities. The show prep was completed. The conversation didn’t happen. I keep all my notes! Paths will cross again. Let me explain Missed Opportunity. It’s my questions…

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Nick Feldman From Wang Chung Clear Light Dark Matter Plus A Tour Around The World 9:20

1d ago9:20

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Some of the '80s biggest and most enduring hits were created by a single band, Wang Chung – including "Dance Hall Days," "Everybody Have Fun Tonight," "Let's Go", "To Live and Die in L.A.," "Hypnotize Me," and “Fire In The Twilight” – and now all those tracks (and more!) will be included on the new compilation, 'Clear Light/Dark Matter' via SING (d…

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The Everything Restaurant Copycat Recipe Cookbook From Kelly Jaggers 12:10

1d ago12:10

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Dining out just got a whole lot cheaper—and even more delicious! The Everything® Restaurant Copycat Recipes Cookbook by Kelly Jaggers is your ultimate ticket to recreating the most crave-worthy restaurant dishes right in your own kitchen. With 200 fast, foolproof recipes, this cookbook unlocks the secrets behind your favorite meals, from IHOP’s flu…

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Take A Banana For The Ride Jeff Ross Is On Tour And Headed To Broadway 7:53

1d ago7:53

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Emmy-nominated comedian Jeff Ross - internationally known as "The Roastmaster General" for his incendiary comedy through three decades of Celebrity Roasts - has announced his new theatrical one-man show, JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE, will head to Broadway following an eight-city summer tour presented by Hard Rock. Hot off the record-breaki…

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The Daily Mess Will Russia And Ukraine Locate Peace Plus Does Local Honey Help People With Allergies 3:08

1d ago3:08

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I’m always asking questions. The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as… Asking A.I. technology what the real chances are that Ukraine and Russia will locate peace. Plus…does consuming local honey really help those suffering with allergies? I’m Arroe… I am a daily writer. A silent wolf. I stand on the sidelines and do nothing bu…

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Pod Crashing Episode 373 True Crime Solved By Way Of Tik Tok Jenn Swann From The Podcast My Friend Daisy 17:03

2d ago17:03

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Pod Crashing episode 373 with Jenn Swan from the podcast My Friend Daisy. After 19-year-old Daisy De La O was murdered outside her Compton apartment, her friends and family looked to authorities to make an arrest. When that didn't happen, they took matters into their own hands. Their secret weapon? TikTok. The online videos spawned an international…

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Only Six Actors Have Been James Bond Who Didnt Land The Part Robert Sellers The Search For Bond 16:53

2d ago16:53

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Only six men can lay claim to wearing the famous Savile Row tuxedo of James Bond; more people have stepped on the moon. Yet, hundreds more came within an inch of winning the coveted 007 role-the pinnacle for so many actors.For the very first time, The Search for Bond tells the often-extraordinary story of how cinema's most famous secret agent was c…

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Fight Inside The Wildest Battle For The White House From Polical Correspondent Amie Parnes 9:52

2d ago9:52

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It was the election America dreaded, a rematch between the two oldest men to serve as president. But somewhere along the way, the 2024 battle for the White House became the most jaw-dropping, heart-pounding, head-turning contest in American history. The ride was so wild that it forced a sitting president to drop his re-election bid, a once and futu…

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The Secret Is In The Tea Ari Camille From Season 27 Of NBC's The Voice 20:41

2d ago20:41

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Ari's destiny as a performer was evident from birth when a nurse heard her humming straight out of the womb. Her musical journey began at age 7 with voice lessons and performing arts camps, leading to her first major role as Glinda in "The Wiz" at age 9. Though she later faced challenges with anxiety and depression during high school, Ari found hea…

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The Daily Mess Why Do Our Palms Itch Plus Is American Idol Still Popular 3:03

2d ago3:03

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I’m always asking questions. The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as… Why are we constantly itching the palms of our hands? Plus…Is American Idol still popular? I’m Arroe… I am a daily writer. A silent wolf. I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, listen study then activate. I call it The Daily Mess. A chronologica…

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COJ #130 - Felonious Clerks (...allegedly), Birthday Parties, and Justice on Display (or Not...) 1:01:38

3d ago1:01:38

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland unpack the continued fallout from the Alex Murdaugh trial, and the four new felony charges for former Clerk of Court, Becky Hill. They dissect the charges against Hill, clarifying that she faces misconduct, obstruction and perjury allegations... but not for jury tamperin…

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Ep 361: Why May Planning is the Secret to a Peaceful First Month of School: How Early Planning Sets Microschool Leaders and Homeschool Founders Up for a Stress-Free August 17:57

3d ago17:57

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May is more than a season of endings—it’s the foundation for your next beginning. If you're a microschool founder, homeschool hybrid leader, or education entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed about next year, this episode will change the way you approach your summer. In today's conversation, Makenzie Oliver shares why May is the most strategic month to …

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Arroe Unplugged Page One Thousand Six Hundred Forty Six 3:40

3d ago3:40

3:40

By Arroe Collins

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C.T.C.S Episode 177 Valentines Day Week DJ Drama And Old Magazines 15:39

3d ago15:39

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I’m CT… When I’m not busy being Arroe the podcaster, I live in the real world. Everybody has to have a job. Mine is C.S. Customer Service. Solutions, relationships while keeping my team motivated to keep a constant connection with each guest who’s chosen to stop their day to visit our location. Episode 176 Valentines Day week, DJ Drama and Old Maga…

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My Day Of Play 3 Crazy Unedited Talks With Director Mike Young Author William Haldeman And Rock Tarah 55:15

3d ago55:15

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Welcome back to the studio. This is My Day of Play, where you’re taken into the real events and actions of how it happens long before the process of editing or cleaning up. The original purpose of these episodes was to give my broadcasting students something to edit, to practice with and to call their own. Then I realized that you are just as impor…

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Varian Johnson Makes Being A Dad Very Special In Little Big Man 9:15

3d ago9:15

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From literary powerhouse and Coretta Scott King Honor- and Boston Globe / Horn Book Honor-winning author of The Parker Inheritance Varian Johnson and New York Times bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown. Elijah can't wait to take his brand-new kite for its first flight! But with a new baby in the family, Daddy has to work this weekend. Elijah finds …

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An Amazing Play On Words Fida Known From Gloria Gaynor 9:03

3d ago9:03

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Two-time GRAMMY winner Gloria Gaynor has released the new single "Fida Known", an empowered reflection on a past relationship that serves as a showcase for Gaynor's showstopping voice and effortless vocal charisma. Co-written by Gaynor in Nashville alongside GRAMMY-winning songwriters Chris Stevens and Michael Pollack (Miley Cyrus, Maroon 5), "Fida…

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The Choice To Invest In The Thought Of Out Of Sight Out Of Mind 3:03

3d ago3:03

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When it’s extremely difficult to make up your mind. Having the power of choice can actually weaken someone. On this episode we’re going to explore why we’re leaning in on the term out of sight out of mind. Is it really becoming an issue? If so, how can we get back on track? I’m Arroe. Life is a series of choices. Who decides when you’re not making …

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Arroe Unplugged Page One Thousand Six Hundred Forty Five 3:32

6d ago3:32

3:32

By Arroe Collins

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Something Our Parents Would Say Don't Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch 1:50

6d ago1:50

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Those old sayings. Who what where when and how? Some of those old sayings are not only ancient but still carry an impact today, Don't count your chickens before they hatch. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.By Arroe Collins

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Gandolfini Jim Tony And The Life Of A Legend From Entertainment Historian Jason Bailey 9:46

6d ago9:46

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A deeply reported, perceptive, and celebratory biography of beloved actor James Gandolfini from a prominent critic and film historian.Named one of the most anticipated books of the year by the AV Club Based on extensive research and original reporting, including interviews with friends and collaborators, Gandolfini is a detailed and nuanced apprais…

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Code Name Pale Horse Going Undercover To Locate American Nazi's From Scott Payne 19:56

6d ago19:56

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Scott Payne spent 25 years in the FBI, a lot of the time undercover infiltrating Nazi groups and white supremacist organizations, motorcycle gangs, etc. He busted up many plots including one Dylan Roof copycat that wanted to attack a synagogue in Myrtle Beach. He also spent Halloween night 2019 camping in the backwoods of Georgia, huddled with a ce…

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Bill Payne of Little Feat The New Album Strike Up The Band Has Lit Up Fans Of Music 7:08

6d ago7:08

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Pioneering Southern rock troubadours Little Feat have announced the May 9 release of their forthcoming studio LP, Strike Up The Band. As a preview of the set, the band has shared their initial single, "Too High To Cut My Hair," and the official music video, featuring the theatrics of Lily Winwood playing the role of stoned hairdresser to each membe…

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The Daily Mess What Influences People Of Fame To Give And What If Bryce Young Would've Quit 3:20

6d ago3:20

3:20

By Arroe Collins

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Ep 360: How to Manage May Money Panic: Smart Enrollment and Financial Strategies for Microschool Leaders 16:33

7d ago16:33

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May brings a perfect storm of reflection, burnout, transition—and for many microschool founders, serious financial pressure. If you're staring at your re-enrollment numbers, worrying about tuition gaps, or scrambling to figure out summer revenue strategies, this episode is for you. In this practical and encouraging conversation, Makenzie Oliver sha…

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Arroe Unplugged Page One Thousand Six Hundred Forty Four 5:27

7d ago5:27

5:27

By Arroe Collins

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Forest Stories Episode Seventy Seven Did They Go Home 2:32

7d ago2:32

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Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation Become a supporte…

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The Missionary Of Anime Nicholas Friedman 7:39

7d ago7:39

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Anime – the Japanese cartoons that were once a little-known, niche entertainment form for the nerd set – have become increasingly popular in the U.S. and have crossed over into mainstream pop culture and entertainment. The anime film The Boy and the Heron took home last year’s Academy Award for Best Animated Film and anime characters Goku from Drag…

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Robert Edsel's Remember Us Is A Universal Effort To Reconnect And Never Forget 9:38

7d ago9:38

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Remember Us, by Robert Edsel-#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Monuments Men (which was turned into a blockbuster film with an all-star cast including George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray and Cate Blanchett) -begins in the pre-dawn hours of Hitler's invasion of Western Europe on May 10, 1940, when his forces rolled into the small rural…

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Fan Favorite 911 On ABC And Disney+ Oliver Stark Is Evan Buck 18:19

7d ago18:19

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Oliver Stark co-stars alongside Angela Bassett, Peter Krause and Jennifer Love Hewitt as confident, compassionate firefighter Evan 'Buck' Buckley in the smash hit drama series "9-1-1" on ABC. Named one of "Hollywood's Next Wave of Leading Men" by Hercules Magazine and one of People Magazine's "Sexiest Men Alive," Oliver Stark has made a name for hi…

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The Daily Mess What Part Of Our Body Uses The Most Toilet Paper Plus Why Do Want To Forget Our Past 3:00

7d ago3:00

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I’m always asking questions. The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as… Are we overusing toilet paper? Which part of the body uses it most? Plus… Why have we jumped into this new age of wanting to erase our past? I’m Arroe… I am a daily writer. A silent wolf. I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, listen study then …

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Play It Forward Missed Opportunity With Joseph Williams From The Band Toto 4:29

8d ago4:29

4:29

-Missed Opportunity- I love sharing conversations. Hosting requires show prep. My podcasting platforms feature thousands of guests. What you don’t have access to are the missed opportunities. The show prep was completed. The conversation didn’t happen. I keep all my notes! Paths will cross again. Let me explain Missed Opportunity. It’s my questions…

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Empowered By Julia Cameron Skye P Marshall Stars In The New Film To Live And Die And Live 20:13

8d ago20:13

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Oasim Basir's critically acclaimed Sundance Film Festival hit TO LIVE AND DIE AND LIVE starring Amin Joseph, Skye P. Marshall, Omari Hardwick, Cory Hardrict, Maryam Basir, Dana Gourrier, and Travina Springer will open May 16 in AMC Theaters across the country from AuthentiQ Films & CinemaStreet Pictures, with Samuel Goldwyn Films acquiring the movi…

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Self Discovery Through Stripping The Book Casey Dancer From Kristin Casey 18:02

8d ago18:02

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The follow-up to Kristin Casey's widely acclaimed memoir Rock Monster: My Life with Joe WalshCasey Dancer is the true story of a thirty-nine-year-old part-time stripper, full-time real estate agent, and struggling writer navigating the chaos of love and ambition. Fresh from a tumultuous breakup and newly sober, Kristin finds herself struggling to r…

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His Name Means Everything Renzo From NBC's The Voice 8:44

8d ago8:44

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RENZO has carved a unique path in music, defying generational patterns and building a multifaceted career. By day, he inspires young minds as Professor Renzo, teaching science to elementary students, while by night he immerses himself in performing, producing and songwriting. His talent has led to global stages and collaborations with artists such …

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The Daily Mess Is Bickering Part Of The Family Routine Plus Why Are Creative People Being Laughed At 2:55

8d ago2:55

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I’m always asking questions. The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as… Is bickering part of the normal routine of family life? Plus…why do creative people get laughed at? I’m Arroe… I am a daily writer. A silent wolf. I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, listen study then activate. I call it The Daily Mess. A chr…

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Arroe Unplugged Page One Thousand Six Hundred Forty Three 6:26

9d ago6:26

6:26

By Arroe Collins

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Pod Crashing Episode 372 Season Three Of The Girlfriends Spotlight Hosted By Anna Sinfeld 18:17

9d ago18:17

18:17

Pod Crashing episode 372 with Anna Sinfield from the podcast The Girlfriends Spotlight season 3. In Season 1, The Girlfriends told the story of how a group of incredible women came together to bring down one bad ex-boyfriend and seek justice for the murder of Gail Katz. In Season 2, we found the truth about a torso washed up on Staten Island, and g…

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History Making As It's Happening ESPN's Full Court Press With Nikki Spetseris 8:30

9d ago8:30

8:30

ESPN Original Series Full Court Press returns for a second season, immersing viewers in the world of elite women’s college basketball. This season, the four-part series tracks the experiences of sophomore Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, junior LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson, and graduate student USC forward Kiki Iriafen. Through exclusive interviews a…

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The Real Reason Why The City Bus Is Far From Your House Dividing Lines From Deborah Archer 16:47

9d ago16:47

16:47

From an eminent legal scholar and the president of the ACLU, an essential account of how transportation infrastructure-from highways and roads to sidewalks and buses-became a means of protecting segregation and inequality after the fall of Jim Crow.Our nation's transportation system is crumbling: highways are collapsing, roads are pockmarked, and c…

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Hung Up On A Dream The Movie About Music's The Zombies Colin Blunstone And Producer Robert Schwartzman 12:03

9d ago12:03

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In their first ever feature documentary nearly sixty years after they met as teenagers before the British Invasion music scene, THE ZOMBIES tell their story of navigating the tumultuous music industry over the decades and making one of the most influential albums of all time, Odessey and Oracle. "She's Not There" made them the first British band af…

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The Daily Mess Why Are Restaurants Beefing Up On Chicken Plus A Look Into Binge Watching Injuries 3:05

9d ago3:05

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I’m always asking questions. The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as… Why are so many restaurants putting chicken on their menus? Plus…Is binge watching TV hindering our lives? I’m Arroe… I am a daily writer. A silent wolf. I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, listen study then activate. I call it The Daily Mess…

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COJ #129 - Police Can’t Stop Lying in Coverup of Scott Spivey Investigation + Is South Carolina the Wild, Wild West? 1:07:19

10d ago1:07:19

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland pull back the curtain on disturbing issues in Horry County, South Carolina. Our team narrows focus to Weldon Boyd's troubling narrative, detailing how Boyd admittedly followed Scott Spivey before the fatal shooting. The hosts dissect the circumstances, questioning the ap…

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Ep 359: How to Build a Thriving Microschool Without Burning Out: Systems Every Founder Needs Before August to Save Time, Reduce Stress, and Lead with Confidence 21:21

10d ago21:21

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Are you exhausted from trying to do it all in your microschool or homeschool hybrid? You love what you’ve built—but you’re realizing that your dream is starting to feel like a burden. This episode is for the teacher-turned-founder who’s drowning in leadership, overwhelmed by logistics, and ready to build a microschool that runs with systems—not str…