Best Hassan Thomas Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 39: "Hassan’s Top 10 Saudi players of All Times" 14:07

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In this special episode, Hassan counts down his Top 10 Saudi Arabian footballers of all time — the legends who defined eras, inspired generations, and left their mark on both the local league and the international stage. From dazzling dribblers to goal-scoring machines, this list is sure to spark debate. Who made the cut? Who got left out? Tune in …

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The NIL Experience @ Rice University w/ Track Star, Jordan Edmondson 19:21

4d ago19:21

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Get ready to dive into the dynamic world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college sports with host Hassan Thomas, the Student-Athlete Engagement Manager at iGrad! This week, we have NIL student-athlete and track star at Rice University: Jordan Edmondson! Hassan and Jordan chat about: - The initial SHOCK of getting money - How to create authent…

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Dental Ethics and Oral Health Justice with Dr. Carlos Smith 1:04:49

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Dr. Carlos Smith, a general dentist and ethicist, is the Associate Dean of Ethics and Community Engagement and an Associate Professor in the Department of Dental Public Health and Policy at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. His work focuses on professional identity formation, dental ethics, and oral health justice. In this episo…

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Ep. 220 Rick Atkinson, "The Fate of the Day" 1:20:36

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Rick Atkinson has just published the second volume of his American Revolution trilogy. The book is called "The Fate of the Day" and covers years 1777 to 1780. His initial 800-page volume, titled "The British Are Coming," was published in 2019 and focused on years 1775 to 1777. Mr. Atkinson won the George Washington prize for this beginning look at …

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The Voice of Compliance with Thomas Fox 46:17

6d ago46:17

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In this week’s episode, Hemma visits with Tom Fox, the “Voice of Compliance”, founder of the compliance podcast network, prolific author, and seasoned compliance professional. He has written numerous books, including The Compliance Handbook and Upping Your Game. Through his thought leadership and tireless advocacy, he is transforming how businesses…

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#38 Future Falcons: How the Future Falcons Aim to Put Saudi Arabia on the Football Map-With Khalid 14:57

11d ago14:57

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In Episode 38, titled "Future Falcons: How Saudi Arabia Is Building a Generation to Conquer World Football," host Sunstats is joined by Khalid to dive into the story behind the Future Falcons scholarship program. Together, they explore how this visionary initiative began, how young talents are scouted and selected, and how the program blends elite …

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Ep. 219 Rick Atkinson, "An Army at Dawn" 1:07:52

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On November 17th, 2002, 23 years ago, Rick Atkinson appeared on the Booknotes television program to discuss his book, "Army at Dawn." This was the first of three books Atkinson called the "Liberation Trilogy," a full history of the European theater of World War II, which is a total of 2,512 pages, including notes and indexes. Beginning in 2019, Ric…

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The Lack of Mental Health and Financial Wellness For College Athletes w/ Dr. Brittany Collins 26:50

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Get ready to dive into the dynamic world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college sports with host Hassan Thomas, the Student-Athlete Engagement Manager at iGrad! This week, we have former D1 Basketball athlete, program director at Dayton University, and the CEO of Developing me consulting firm: Brittany Collins Hassan and Dr. Brittany chat ab…

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#37: The Rise of the Saudi Pro League With Hussam 13:48

18d ago13:48

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In this exciting episode of the No Limit Football Podcast, host SunaStats is joined by football expert Hussam to discuss the rapid rise of the Saudi Pro League (SPL). With the influx of high-profile signings and massive investments, the SPL is quickly becoming a football powerhouse. Together, they dive into the key changes in the league this season…

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Ep. 218 Thomas Maier, "The Invisible Spy" 1:08:56

20d ago1:08:56

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"Ernest Cuneo played Ivy League football at Columbia University and was in the old Brooklyn Dodgers NFL franchise before becoming a City Hall lawyer and 'Brain Trust' aide to President Franklin Roosevelt." While on the payroll of national radio columnist Walter Winchell, Cuneo "mingled with the famous and powerful. But his status as a spy remained …

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Mothers’ Day Edition: Celebrating Motherhood 54:04

20d ago54:04

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In this special Mother's Day episode of 'Unless: The Podcast,' host Dr. Hemma Lomax honors mothers everywhere by featuring a heartfelt conversation with Laurie Chevalier Fritz, her host mother from a high school exchange program. Laurie shares her journey as a daughter, mother, grandmother, and host mom who has welcomed many into her home and heart…

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Ep. 217 Clay Risen, "Red Scare" 1:11:25

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McCarthyism, Whitaker Chambers, Alger Hiss, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, Paul Robeson, House Un-American Activities Committee, the Smith Act, the Hollywood 10, the Joint Anti-Fascist Committee, the Truman Loyalty Program, the Blacklist, book burning, and communism – all subjects of controversy during the 1930s, 40s, and 50s here in the United States…

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Capital Punishment and the Physiology of Nitrogen Gas Executions 44:54

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In this episode of Bioethics in the Margins, we delve into the topic of capital punishment by nitrogen gas. Dr. Robert Glatter is Editor at Large for Medscape Emergency Medicine and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Peter Papadakos is Professor of Anesthesiology, Surgery, Neurology and …

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Ep. 216 Jill Eicher, "Mellon vs. Churchill" 1:11:24

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After a career in investment management and some time as a credit risk specialist at the US Treasury Department, Jill Eicher has written her first book titled, "Melon vs. Churchill: The Untold Story of Treasury Titans at War." It's all about the collection of war debts from World War I, which was fought between 1914 and 1918. Andrew Mellon, a wealt…

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Unveiling Hidden Traffic with Gwen Lee Hassan 1:00:36

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In this episode of 'Unless the Podcast,' Dr. Hemma Lomax interviews Gwen Lee Hassan, Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at Unisys, and host of the Hidden Traffic Podcast. Gwen shares her personal journey into the field of compliance, driven by a traumatic family experience, and her commitment to combat human trafficking in corporate supply…

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Ep. 215 Dr. Hassan Tetteh, "Smarter Healthcare with AI" 1:15:26

1M ago1:15:26

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Dr. Hassan Tetteh, in his latest book, opens the introduction with a question: "How do we prepare for the future with AI?" His primary focus is on healthcare and AI, but it's subtitled "Harnessing Military Medicine to Revolutionize Healthcare for Everyone Everywhere." Dr. Tetteh is currently based at Howard University and Inova Hospital in Fairfax,…

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The Immediate Need for Student-Athlete Financial Education w/ Stephisha Walton 18:47

2M ago18:47

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Get ready to dive into the dynamic world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college sports with host Hassan Thomas, the Student-Athlete Engagement Manager at iGrad! This week, we have former collegiate and professional basketball player and current financial literacy speaker and educator: Stephisha Walton Hassan and Stephisha chat about: - The b…

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Ep. 214 Phil Tinline, "Ghosts of Iron Mountain" 1:10:48

2M ago1:10:48

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British writer Phil Tinline has written a book titled "Ghosts of Iron Mountain." The publisher Scribner calls it "an investigative masterpiece for readers curious about the surprising connection between John F. Kennedy, Oliver Stone, Timothy McVeigh, QAnon, Alex Jones, and Donald Trump." In his introduction, author Tinline says the book is the true…

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Investing in Access to Legal Services with Zach Posner 44:44

2M ago44:44

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What if technology could unlock access to legal services for millions who can’t afford it? In this episode of Unless, Hemma sits down with Zach Posner, co-founder of The LegalTech Fund, who’s on a mission to transform access to legal services —one beautifully designed, engagement-driven tech solution at a time. Zach shares how he went from entrepre…

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Ep. 213 Richard Overy, "Rain of Ruin" 1:00:48

2M ago1:00:48

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Richard Overy is a British historian who has spent most of his professional life writing books about war, primarily World War II. Professor Overy's current work is called "Rain of Ruin: Tokyo, Hiroshima, and the Surrender of Japan." Liner notes on the cover of the book say: "With the development of the B-29 Super Fortress in the summer of 1944, str…

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NIL & Women’s College Basketball @ Stanford University w/ Lauren Green 24:27

2M ago24:27

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Get ready to dive into the dynamic world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college sports with host Hassan Thomas, the Student-Athlete Engagement Manager at iGrad! This week, we have Stanford Women’s Collegiate Basketball Player: Lauren Green Hassan and Lauren chat about: - Lauren’s unique journey to Stanford WBB - The impact of NIL on Stanford…

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Ep. 212 Dennis Hutchinson, "The Forgotten Memoir of John Knox" 1:08:44

2M ago1:08:44

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As a follow on to Stuart Banner's history of the Supreme Court, this week's Booknotes+ podcast features a 2002 interview with Dennis Hutchinson, a University of Chicago law professor emeritus. The subject matter: the forgotten memoir of John Knox, a law clerk to former justice James McReynolds, a native of Kentucky. Knox's year was the term beginni…

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Discovering Your Power Within with Cliona O'Hara 57:35

2M ago57:35

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In this episode of 'Unless the Podcast,' Dr. Hemma Lomax interviews Cliona O'Hara, CEO of the Napoleon Hill Institute and inspirational thought leader on personal growth. Cliona shares her inspiring journey from growing up in poverty in Northern Ireland to becoming a leading figure in personal development and coaching. Tune in to hear Cliona and He…

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Solidarity with Immigrants with Dr. Rachel Fabi 39:12

2M ago39:12

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Our first ever repeat guest is Rachel Fabi, PhD, Associate Professor of Bioethics and Humanities at SUNY Upstate Medical University. She is a Faculty Research Affiliate at the Syracuse University Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion. She received her Ph.D. in Health Policy and Management, in the Bioethics and Health Policy track, at the Johns …

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Ep. 211 Stuart Banner, "The Most Powerful Court in the World" 1:12:49

2M ago1:12:49

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UCLA law professor Stuart Banner's book, "The Most Powerful Court in the World," is a history of the United States Supreme Court from the founding era to the present. In his introduction, Stuart Banner writes that: "Today, critics on the left accuse the justices of deciding cases on political rather than legal grounds. This book shows that the Cour…

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The C-SPAN Story 1:15:54

2M ago1:15:54

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C-SPAN Founder Brian Lamb is in conversation with Sam Feist, the network's CEO, and Susan Swain, C-SPAN's former co-CEO, about his quest to bring live, gavel-to-gavel coverage of Congress into every American home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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NIL @ Alabama State University w/ Dr. Genese Lavalais 20:26

2M ago20:26

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Get ready to dive into the dynamic world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college sports with host Hassan Thomas, the Student-Athlete Engagement Manager at iGrad! This week, we have Senior Associate AD and Chief of Staff at Alabama State University: Dr. Genese Lavalais! Hassan and Dr. G chat about: - The biggest issue her student-athletes face…

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Ep. 210 Steven Gillon, "Presidents at War" 1:07:42

3M ago1:07:42

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Steven Gillon was a scholar in residence at the History Channel for more than 20 years. He has written 12 books on subjects including a history of the United States, the Kerner Commission, Lee Harvey Oswald, and the Life of John F. Kennedy Jr. His latest book is titled "Presidents at War: How World War II Shaped a Generation of Presidents from Eise…

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Getting The Best Out Of Humans At Work with Christian Hunt 59:31

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In this episode of 'Unless the Podcast,' Dr. Hemma Lomax engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Christian Hunt, CEO of Human Risk and author of 'Humanizing Rules.' Christian discusses his extensive background in financial services and regulation and his unique approach to compliance through the lens of behavioral science. Hemma and Christ…

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Ep. 209 Alexandra Richie, "Warsaw 1944" 1:14:37

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As a follow up to our recent podcast regarding the life and times of Anne Frank, we asked author Alexandra Ritchie to tell us more about the horrors of World War II and Poland. Ritchie, a citizen of Canada, now lives in the city which is the title of her book, Warsaw. Her focus is on 1944 and what was called the Warsaw Uprising. In her introduction…

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Nationally Renown Financial Educator, Eric Smith Shares The Top THREE Money Lessons For Collegiate Athletes 20:09

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Get ready to dive into the dynamic world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college sports with host Hassan Thomas, the Student-Athlete Engagement Manager at iGrad! This week, we have America’s premiere financial presenter: Eric Smith Hassan and Eric chat about: - The most important money lesson for student-athletes - The future of NIL - NIL don…

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Ep. 208 Katherine Carter, "Churchill's Citadel" 1:04:39

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In the years right before World War II started in 1939, Winston Churchill had been out of government. However, even though he was far from power, his country home, Chartwell, became Churchill's headquarters of his campaign against Nazi Germany. Catherine Carter is a curator and historian who has managed the house and collections at Chartwell. Her n…

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Responsible Private Equity with Melanie Sponholz 57:15

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In this episode of 'Unless the Podcast,' Hemma interviews Melanie Sponholz, the Chief Compliance Officer and Director of Responsible Investing at Waud Capital Partners and a professor at Fordham Law. Melanie shares her unique career journey, which began as an English major and transitioned through roles in physical therapy and compliance leadership…

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Structural roots of firearm violence with Dr. Tanya Zakrison 1:08:45

3M ago1:08:45

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Tanya Zakrison, MD, PhD, Professor of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery and Director of Critical Trauma Research at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Her work focuses on the connection between interpersonal trauma, critical race theory and racial capitalism. In this podcast, Dr. Zakrison shares how her pers…

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Ep. 207 Ruth Franklin, "The Many Lives of Anne Frank" 1:07:44

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80 years ago, in early 1945, 15-year-old Anne Frank died from a typhus epidemic in the Nazi German-based concentration camp Bergen-Belsen. As the 7500 square foot replica of the Otto Frank family secret annex in Amsterdam opens in New York City, writer Ruth Franklin is publishing her new biography called "The Many Lives of Anne Frank." According to…

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From Division 3 to Division 1: The inspiring story of Clarence McLean Jr. 21:45

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Get ready to dive into the dynamic world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college sports with host Hassan Thomas, the Student-Athlete Engagement Manager at iGrad! This week, we have Track star at the University of Louisville: Clarence McLean Jr. Hassan and Clarence chat about: - How to overcome being under looked in high school - The balance o…

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Ep. 206 Sean McMeekin, "July 1914" 1:13:30

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A little over 100 years ago was the beginning of what's often been called the Great War. World War I had military casualties of over nine million and millions more of civilians. Professor Sean McMeekin of Bard College, located in New York State, has written 9 books since 2003 on subjects that include German history, Russian history, the Ottoman Emp…

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Achieving Positive Peace with Margarita Quihuis 1:14:46

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In this episode, Hemma visits with Margarita Quihuis to talk about Peace Innovation and the role that Responsible Persuasive Techology can play in having impact at scale. Margarita is the CEO of PeaceX Ventures, the first venture studio dedicated to building ESG-native companies from the ground up. She is also the Executive Director of the Peace In…

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Ep. 205 David Levering Lewis, "The Stained Glass Window" 1:10:39

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David Levering Lewis is an American historian and retired professor from New York University. He's the author of 12 books and the winner of two Pulitzer Prizes for his two volumes on the life of W.E.B. DuBoisC. At 88 years old, Prof. Lewis has written a memoir that, as he says, focuses on "a past I barely knew." He a native of St. Louis, MO, with d…

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University of North Texas's Assistant AD, Tori Clark On The Biggest Issue Collegiate Athletes Face Today In The NIL Era 26:04

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Get ready to dive into the dynamic world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college sports with host Hassan Thomas, the Student-Athlete Engagement Manager at iGrad! This week, we have University of North Texas's Assistant AD, Tori Clark Hassan and Tori chat about: - The biggest issue collegiate athletes face today - Tori's tips on how to remain …

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Ep. 204 Jane Calvert, "Penman of the Founding" 1:18:02

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John Dickinson is one of the most significant founders of the United States who is not well known by the American public. Author Jane Calvert is trying to change that with her new biography "Penman of the Founding." John Dickinson is known for his 9 essays under the title Fabius, published anonymously in newspapers during the time that the states w…

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The Pursuit Of Happiness with David Meltzer 30:19

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In this episode of Unless: The Podcast, Hemma visits with David Meltzer, Chairman of the Napoleon Hill Institute and former CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, to learn about the Pursuit of Happiness and David’s mission to empower over 1 billion people to be happy. Tune in to hear why David has this audacious goal and…

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Ep. 203 Robert Kaplan, "Waste Land" 1:12:05

4M ago1:12:05

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For In his latest book titled "Waste Land," author Robert Kaplan focuses on the importance of technology in determining the world's future. Kaplan, author of 24 books, holds the chair in geopolitics at the Foreign Policy Institute. In Chapter 3 of his 177-page book, he claims: "…civilization is now in flux. The ongoing decay of the West is manifest…

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Centering Reproductive Health of Black Women with Sickle Cell Disease with Dr. Shameka Poetry Thomas 57:48

4M ago57:48

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Dr. Shameka Poetry Thomas is a medical sociologist with special interest in reproductive justice and genetics technology as well as the intersection of maternal healthcare with sickle cell disease. After receiving her Ph.D. from the University of Miami, she completed her two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/Na…

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Ep. 202 John Berendt, "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" 1:09:09

4M ago1:09:09

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For 216 weeks, a record, John Berendt's book "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" sat on the New York Times best sellers list. It was published in 1994. It sold more than 1.5 million copies. Mr. Berendt, a Syracuse native, is today 85 and lives in New York City. A musical based on the book opened in Chicago in 2024 and will open on Broadway in…

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The Future Of Work For Culture Builders with Roxanne Petraeus 47:56

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In this episode, Hemma visits with Roxanne Bras Petraeus, entrepreneur super mom, U.S. Army veteran, McKinsey alum, and CEO co-founder of Ethena. Tune in to hear about Roxanne’s remarkable journey from serving in the US Army and at consulting giant McKinsey to tech entrepreneur designing a product to reimagine the future of culture building at work…

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Ep. 201 Lincoln Scholar Harold Holzer on His Life & Work 5:20:23

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Since his first interview on C-SPAN on Booknotes in 1993, Harold Holzer has appeared on the network close to 200 times. Up to that year he had written or edited 6 books on Abraham Lincoln. Since then, Harold Holzer has added another 50 books to his name. C-SPAN viewers and listeners have had the opportunity to hear Mr. Holzer talk about Lincoln's l…

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Ep. 200 Michael Tackett, "The Price of Power" 1:05:40

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Kentucky senator Mitch McConnell has spent 40 years in the United States Senate, 17 of those as leader of his Republican colleagues. That's the longest any senator has been at the top of the leadership rung in either political party. Sen. John Thune (R-SD) was elected a few weeks ago to head up the Republican majority in the Senate in 2025. Journal…

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Unlocking Peace Intelligence with June Benjamin 1:01:47

5M ago1:01:47

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In this episode, Hemma visits with June Benjamin, a peace warrior, attorney, former entrepreneur in residence at the Stanford Peace Innovation Institute, and founder of Peace IQ, a technology company leveraging the power of AI to offer strategic insights, predictive analytics, and conflict resolution tools, creating pathways to enduring peace. As …

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Ep. 199 Brion McClanahan, "9 Presidents Who Screwed Up America" 1:22:35

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Brion McClanahan has a PhD in history from the University of South Carolina. Several years ago, he wrote a book titled "9 Presidents Who Screwed Up America: And Four Who Tried to Save Her." His view on the presidency is not the traditional one you get from most historians. On the back of his book, published by Regnery History, the liner notes claim…

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