Best A Place to Call Home Group Podcasts (2025)

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Latest Newscast From the WNYC Newsroom 2:03

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The Knicks are back in Indiana for a big game 6

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The Knicks are back in Indiana. They’re still down in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Three games to two, to be exact. And they’re still one loss away from elimination. But the Knicks got some of their swagger back Thursday night when they soundly defeated the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden. Sports reporter Priya Desai previews game 6 a…

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A New York City teen discusses creating youth spaces and community

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For migrant families coming to New York City, finding community can be challenging. Radio Rookies reporter, Giuliana Vallejo, knows that reality firsthand. Her family immigrated to the U.S. from Ecuador when she was four years old, and as she got older, she sought out community in different places. Today, Giuliana tells the story of a soccer progra…

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Cuomo proposes raising the minimum wage as NYC mayoral primary enters final stretch

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The latest on the race for New York City mayor leads this week's Politics Brief.

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Trump can't punish NYC for congestion pricing, judge rules

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The latest on the congestion pricing lawsuit pitting the MTA against the federal government and the Port Authority breaks ground on a new bus terminal. That and more in this week's On The Way roundup of New York City transit news.

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NY lets Brooklyn's Atlantic Yards owner skirt huge penalties for affordable housing failure

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David Brand discusses his scoop that New York will let the owner of the Atlantic Yards avoid millions in penalties for missing a decade-old affordable housing deadline.

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New York launches an interactive heat risk dashboard ahead of summertime

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We’re about a month away from summer, and while many of us enjoy our share of hot fun in the summertime, the heat can also pose some risks. New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald talked with WNYC's Sean Carlson about what you should look out for as we head into the warmer seasons. They also spoke about a new tool the Health Departmen…

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Moving local elections in NYC to even years could improve voter turnout

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New York City has a host of local elections coming up this year for mayor, city council and other local positions. But how many voters will turn out to the polls? New York State passed the Even Year Election Law in 2023 to increase participation. It moves some local elections to the same year as state and federal elections. However. moving election…

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Rep. Adriano Espaillat reflects on longtime Harlem Congressmember Charles Rangel after his death

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New Yorkers and community leaders from Upper Manhattan are remembering Charles Rangel who represented the area in Congress for decades, and died this week at age 94. Rep. Adriano Espaillat succeeded Rangel in the House of Representatives and currently represents much of Harlem, all of Washington Heights, Inwood and some of the Bronx. He talked with…

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Ep. 7 - The Naperville Cow Tunnel 5:31

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Beneath the bustle of modern-day Naperville lies a quirky piece of local lore: the Cow Tunnel. In this episode, we uncover the curious history of this hidden passageway once used to move livestock beneath the railroad tracks. It’s a journey through time, mystery, and a touch of Midwest charm. Perfect for anyone who loves strange-but-true stories hi…

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Manhattan bird lovers plan to turn Broadway malls into avian oases

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Migratory birds can find an urban refuge right in the middle of Broadway, from West 60th to 168th streets.

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How safe is Times Square?

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Complaints to 311 about the ZIP code 10036 - which includes Times Square - have surged, compared to pre-pandemic levels. But according to recent data, violent crime in Times Square is the lowest it's been in a decade. Reporter Kenneal Patterson has been covering crime and quality-of-life issues in the neighborhood. She joins "Weekend Edition" host …

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Dreaming in Color Season 5 Trailer 2:17

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In our fifth season, host Darren Isom and guest host Elisabeth Makumbi travel throughout Africa to spotlight extraordinary leaders from across the continent, from South Africa to Tunisia, with stops in Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Senegal along the way. These conversations highlight Africa as a key driver of global innovation and leadership, where…

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From Chaos to Clarity: Dean's Journey to 41 Years of Sobriety 38:45

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A Shot Glass of Recovery Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener to A Shot Glass of Recovery or a loyal member from my 2 Sober Chicks days, I’m glad you’re here. 🌟 paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery If you love the show, I’m asking for your support. Drop a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me…

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Van Gogh's flowers come alive at the New York Botanical Garden

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What if Van Gogh's paintings came to life and you could walk through them into a world of flowers and sculpture? That's the fanciful idea behind "Van Gogh's Flowers," a new exhibit opening Saturday, May 24, at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. The interactive exhibit pays tribute to the Dutch painter with botanical displays and large-scal…

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Ep 44 Big Book Study - Finishing up: Insights from 'To Wives' 56:44

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A Shot Glass of Recovery Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener to A Shot Glass of Recovery or a loyal member from my 2 Sober Chicks days, I’m glad you’re here. 🌟 paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery If you love the show, I’m asking for your support. Drop a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me…

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Trump puts NYC 'Train Daddy' Andy Byford in charge of Penn Station rebuild

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Former NYC Transit President Andy Byford has been tapped by President Donald Trump to lead the long-stalled redevelopment of Penn Station, White House officials confirmed on Friday. The project will put Byford at the center of one of the most high-profile construction projects in the country. MTA Chair Janno Lieber had previously planned to run the…

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Trump's cuts to AmeriCorps hit NYC afterschool programs

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In Sunset Park, the Center for Family Life supports 54 AmeriCorps volunteers who support kids and their parents with educational enrichment programs that serve some 800 children from 11 public schools. Federal funding from AmeriCorps typically covers a stipend for the volunteers, who mostly come from the neighborhood, as well as money toward their …

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A somber start to Fleet Week in New York City

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The week is normally a joyous occasion where New Yorkers buy drinks for the visiting mariners as they take in the sights across the nation’s most important city. But this year’s event began with a vigil hosted by Mayor Eric Adams honoring the Mexican sailors killed when their towering sailboat struck the Brooklyn Bridge last week. This Sunday, memb…

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Amtrak's East River tunnels are in such bad shape that parts crumble at the slightest touch

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To illustrate the major repairs needed in one of Amtrak’s East River tunnels, a top railroad official only needed to brush his hands along a piece of metal.

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Eric Adams' top deputy is running NYC without a computer and having a ball

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Randy Mastro, who was appointed in late March, has taken firm control of critical pieces of the mayor’s agenda: pushing for the return of ICE agents onto Rikers Island, delaying the destruction of a public garden on the Lower East Side popular among celebrities to make way for low-income housing for seniors, sparing small landlords from composting …

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From Global AA Journeys to Spiritual Awakenings: Mark S. Shares His Recovery Story 36:15

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A Shot Glass of Recovery Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener to A Shot Glass of Recovery or a loyal member from my 2 Sober Chicks days, I’m glad you’re here. 🌟 paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery If you love the show, I’m asking for your support. Drop a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me…

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NYC parents on school WhatsApp group chats: ‘Oh my God, it’s hell’

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When the final bells of the school year ring next month, local parents may be sad to leave behind the steady routine of the school day and the fleeting conversations in the pickup line. But one thing they might not miss? The class WhatsApp chats, which can overload parents with information and, sometimes, endless gossip and speculation. “Oh my God,…

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'Boss of the Carpenters' retires this weekend after 50 years building sets for SNL

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Stephen “Demo” DeMaria has been building sets for “Saturday Night Live” since before the show even aired — he helped build seats for the live studio audience ahead of "SNL's" Oct. 11, 1975 premiere. Over the decades, he ascended the ranks from set builder to “The Boss of The Carpenters,” as the 87-year-old Brooklyn native calls himself. His officia…

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Forest fire seasons are turning into "fire years" in New Jersey

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Forest fire season is well underway all over the country and in our region. In New Jersey, wildfires on average damage about 7,000 acres in the state each year. Over the last 12 months, big blazes in both north and south Jersey have made headlines for putting large swaths of the Garden State at risk. Eric Weber has been a firefighter for more than …

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Ep 43 Big Book Study - To Wives - Discovering Hope in Unexpected Places 37:14

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A Shot Glass of Recovery Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener to A Shot Glass of Recovery or a loyal member from my 2 Sober Chicks days, I’m glad you’re here. 🌟 paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery If you love the show, I’m asking for your support. Drop a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me…

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Ep. 6 - Nature Exploration at Knoch Knolls Park In Naperville 5:37

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Step off the beaten path and discover one of Naperville’s hidden gems. In this episode, we wander through the wooded trails, winding riverbanks, and vibrant ecosystems of Knoch Knolls Park. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just looking for a breath of fresh air, join us for a sensory-rich stroll that reveals the quiet wonders tucked inside this b…

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New York City releases a new diabetes reduction plan

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Diabetes is one of the leading causes of illness and death nationally. And New York City isn’t any different. But it doesn’t equally impact all populations equally. The City Health Department says New Yorkers of color are twice as likely to have the disease as white New Yorkers. And city residents who live in high poverty neighborhoods are twice as…

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Day three of the NJ Transit rail strike

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It's day three of the NJ Transit rail strike. The union representing locomotive engineers and agency officials were back at the bargaining table on Saturday, May 18. They will resume negotiations again today. WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh has been covering the strike since it went into effect at midnight on Friday. Speaking with Weekend Edition host David…

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Transforming Hatred into Love: A Journey with the St. Francis Prayer 29:34

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A Shot Glass of Recovery Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener or a loyal member of the show, we’re so glad you’re here. 🌟 paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery If you’d like to see A Shot Glass of Recovery continue to pour out content, please consider supporting the show financially. Contributions can be made via …

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#60: More Than Profit: Ranching for Land, Lifestyle & Legacy with Jared Luhman from Ranching Returns Podcast 56:55

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 60 of A Place to Call Home! This week, we’re joined by Jared Luhman, a regenerative cattle and crop producer from Minnesota, USA, and the host of the Ranching Returns Podcast. Jared manages 900 acres and 230 Red Angus cows, markets bulls through Pharo Cattle Company, and is passionate about building a profitable, l…

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NYC wants to make it easier for nonprofits to own homeless shelters. Here's why.

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A new 95-bed shelter for families with children opened last month thanks to a city tool that helps nonprofits own the shelters they manage. New York City officials said the model will help shelter providers develop their own buildings instead of relying on private landlords for space, as they've done for decades. And those buildings will be more pl…

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How a fight over antisemitism is shaping the mayoral race

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Antisemitism and Israel's ongoing attacks on Gaza will remain at the center of the mayoral race as the primary approaches. Andrew Cuomo, who is the front-runner according to polls, and Mayor Eric Adams are staunch defenders of Israel who are vying for Orthodox and conservative Jewish voters — a key voting bloc for any citywide candidate. On the oth…

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Phone ban at NY schools raises new questions

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The new phone ban in New York schools that will dramatically change classroom dynamics comes with several exemptions.

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Belinda C - Rising from the Shadows: A Journey of Resilience and Recovery 33:15

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A Shot Glass of Recovery Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener or a loyal member of the show, we’re so glad you’re here. 🌟 paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery If you’d like to see A Shot Glass of Recovery continue to pour out content, please consider supporting the show financially. Contributions can be made via …

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Finding Peace Amidst Turmoil: The St. Francis Practice - Line 1 PEACE 28:55

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A Shot Glass of Recovery Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener or a loyal member of the show, we’re so glad you’re here. 🌟 paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery If you’d like to see A Shot Glass of Recovery continue to pour out content, please consider supporting the show financially. Contributions can be made via …

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A NYC program trades cash for used needles. It’s paying out thousands of dollars.

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In this area, used needles are easy to come by. Zyre Howard, who’s staying at a nearby homeless shelter, turned in 55 during a “buy back” Monday and got $10, the maximum amount one can earn per day at one of the locations where the van stops. It's a circumstance that hits some neighborhoods harder than others. Read the full story here.…

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The push to strengthen food regulation in New York

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What do an organic farmer from upstate New York, a social worker from the South Bronx, a liberal nutritionist from Ithaca and a Republican sausage-maker in Otsego County have in common? They all support a state bill that marries blue-state regulatory muscle with “Make America Healthy Again,” the Robert F. Kennedy Jr.-led movement that mixes a prefe…

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Politics Brief: The bar at the center of a political scandal, and what to make of the polls

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There's a bar in Manhattan at the center of an investigation into Mayor Adams' former top aide, Ingrid Lewis-Martin. In Albany, state senators are discussing prison policy in the wake of the killings of multiple incarcerated people and a three-week wildcat strike. Plus: The latest polling numbers in the New York City mayoral race -- and what to mak…

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Ashley B St Clements Toronto 42:28

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A Shot Glass of Recovery Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener or a loyal member of the show, we’re so glad you’re here. 🌟 paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery If you’d like to see A Shot Glass of Recovery continue to pour out content, please consider supporting the show financially. Contributions can be made via …

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A former air traffic controller on Newark Airport's meltdown

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Newark Liberty Airport continues to struggle, as runway shortages and ground stop programs combine with equipment troubles and air traffic controller shortages. A report this week from the New York Times found that as few as three air traffic controllers were working Monday, eleven fewer than the target number of 14 set by the Federal Aviation Admi…

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New York City’s jails will get an outside manager to oversee its failing jail system

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A federal judge has ruled that New York City’s jails need an independent manager to run them. Judge Laura Taylor Swain said a “remediation manager” will collaborate with correction officials until they make appropriate improvements. Martin Horn is a former New York City correction commissioner who ran city jails under the Bloomberg administration. …

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For Better or For Worst- Ft John Coaxom 52:25

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Send us a text Buying a house as a couple can be exciting—or seriously stressful. In this episode of the First Time Home Buyer podcast, host Jerard Gibson teams up with relationship counselor John Coaxum to break down how couples can survive (and thrive) through the homebuying process. Here's what you'll learn in this episode: The emotional challen…

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Brooklyn has a new magic show for those who can find it

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A local magician has transformed an empty Carroll Gardens storefront into a speakeasy magic venue. The intimate performance space is hidden behind Precision Clock & Watch, a fake repair shop at 449 Court St. It’s in the space that was home to P.J Hanley’s for 139 years until it shuttered in 2013. The lobby is outfitted with various esoteric, old-ti…

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Ep. 4 - A Boater's Paradise in Downtown Naperville 4:47

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Ready to sail the "high seas" with your family in Downtown Naperville? Listen to hear the full story! Be sure to Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Join the conversation and our Naperville Unwrapped community to share your recommendations and stories on our Naperville Unwrapped Facebook Group. You can also follow our official Nape…

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Ep. 5 - Naperville's Stenger Brewery Story PLUS a Famous Employee 5:21

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Hear the Stenger Brewery story and find out which iconic brewing legend once worked there. Listen to hear the full story! Be sure to Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Join the conversation and our Naperville Unwrapped community to share your recommendations and stories on our Naperville Unwrapped Facebook Group. You can also foll…

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NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue is stepping down at the end of May

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New York City’s Park Commissioner Sue Donoghue is stepping down at the end of the month, after leading the city’s parks department since the start of Mayor Adams administration. She talked with WNYC's Sean Carlson about her tenure and what’s next for her.

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#4: What’s Driving the Northern Beef Market with Ripley Atkinson from Stone X 14:52

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In this episode of The Northern Update, we’re joined by Ripley Atkinson—market analyst at StoneX and host of the Australian Cattle and Beef Report podcast. We dig into what’s happening right now across the Northern Australian beef industry—from price movements and demand trends to the influence of live export and global markets. Ripley breaks down …

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‘Soul crushing’: What’s at stake for defunded NYC researchers and their projects?

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A cloud of uncertainty now hangs over the research projects that were disrupted and the researchers themselves. Academics who discussed their work with Gothamist said they worried about the incalculable loss of scholarship in fields touching lives around the globe. But they also are considering the next steps in their careers and how to pay the ren…

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St. Mark's Place as a dining destination

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Food writer Robert Sietsema says St. Mark's Place in the East Village is one of the most 'electric' streets in the city. Speaking with Weekend Edition's David Furst, he says with 63 restaurants along a 3-block stretch, there's lot of good food to choose from.

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