Best Lisa MacDonald Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 363: Lisa Alexander Daughter of Fugitive “Whitey” MacDonald | HLJ LEP363 53:34

20d ago53:34

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Joining is Lisa Alexander daughter of 30 year fugitive “Whitey” MacDonald criminal who in his last days of life wanted to be released to live with his family. Listen in to this riveting story of how bad choices have long lasting consequences and how the family fought to have their father released and what happened when they did. If you like what yo…

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Episode 371: Chris Fenton Media Executive, Story Teller, Business Leader Author Feeding the Dragon | HLJ EP 372 1:20:35

7h ago1:20:35

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Joining us is Chris Fenton Media Executive, Story Teller, Business Leader and Author of Feeding the Dragon. Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, & American Business. Chris has vast experience navigating Hollywood and the world of Chinese business and US politics world this will be an in depth look at how this relationship h…

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Imperfect Helping Hands "Rise Above Grief" Interview Seth Rubin EP2 27:37

8h ago27:37

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Welcome back to Imperfect Helping Hands, a podcast dedicated to embracing our imperfections, lifting one another up, and inspiring growth through shared human experience. In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Seth Rubin, who opens up about the profound loss of his mother which was one of the toughest chapters of his life. Seth vulnerably share…

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Episode 370: John Ward Precinct 3 officer, District 31, Tennessee GOP Nashville, | HLJ EP370 47:14

18h ago47:14

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Joining us is John Ward District 31, Precinct 3 Captain to talk about what is going on in Tennessee politics, Nashville, GOP and more. If you like what you hear make sure to subscribe to the show and share it with your friends. You can find us at http://heartlandjournal.com

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A New Butterfly with Zac MacDonald and Julian Dupuis 52:52

1d ago52:52

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Think butterfly genomics is a simple topic? Think again, but this time think alongside Zac MacDonald and Julian Dupuis. Not only are they answering some of the most interesting contemporary conservation questions, but they’re doing so using a very curious butterfly as their model organism. “One of the difficult things with studying these kinds of b…

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Episode 369: Deputy Director AFPTN Michael Lotfi | HLJ EP 369 1:19:52

23h ago1:19:52

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Joining us is Tennessee Deputy Director @AFPTN Michael Lotfi. A self described "Persian Redneck" with parents that immigrated to America during the Iranian Revolution in the 70's, he brings his unique take to digital campaigning to Tennessee and DC @MichaelLotfi on X Americans for Prosperity believes freedom and opportunity are the keys to unleashi…

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The Stronger Sex w/ Starre Vartan 1:00:26

2d ago1:00:26

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by author and Science & Environment Writer, Starre Vartan. They discuss Starre’s newest book, “The Stronger Sex: What Science Tells Us about the Power of the Female Body.” Follow: @StarreVartanBy Cara Santa Maria

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Movie News Mews (ft. guests, Matt Shakman and Sam Rockwell) 1:40:40

3d ago1:40:40

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is all kinds of fantastic. Guest-wise, Chris Hewitt sits down (in person, and on Zoom) with Matt Shakman, director of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, to discuss the FF's debut in the MCU [24:33 - 40:07 approx]; and Sam Rockwell, the cool cat who's Mr. Wolf in The Bad Guys 2. [1:07:02 - 1:19:28 approx] Then…

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Episode 368: Whistle-Blower Dr. Eithan Haim exonerated 4 exposing Children’s Hospital TX | HLJ EP 368 1:49:16

6d ago1:49:16

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Joining us is Dr. Eithan Haim M.D. to share about his ordeal before the courts, Texas medical board and senate regarding his stance on mistreatment and mutilation of minors by Children’s Hospital of Texas. Listen in to this riveting tale of one man’s war against a stacked deck and the ultimate victory of standing for what is right and noble over wh…

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Episode 367: Dr. Owen Anderson Pastor and Author of Samson A Biblical Hero| HLJ EP367 1:13:05

7d ago1:13:05

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Joining us is Owen Anderson Author of Samson a Biblical Hero. Owens book is a fresh biblical perspective with practical lessons in Christian philosophy. Readers will not only see Samson in a new light but also learn how to defend their faith and confront unbelief with clarity and courage. Dr. Owen Anderson is a pastor, professor, author, and speake…

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More Than Words w/ Maryellen MacDonald 1:05:45

10d ago1:05:45

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by psycholinguist and Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Language Sciences at the University of Wisconsin−Madison, Dr. Maryellen MacDonald. They discuss her book, More Than Words: How Talking Sharpens the Mind and Shapes Our World. Follow Maryellen: @maryellenmacdonald…

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Episode 366: Natalie Nicole A Sweeter Future with Dulsalife | Episode 366 1:14:31

12d ago1:14:31

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Joining us is Natalie Nicole. She believes that the sweetest moments in life should be as pure and natural as the ingredients that inspire them. Her story begins with a simple yet profound idea: to create a better alternative to sugar that’s not only delicious but also aligns with a healthier, more conscious way of living. The world of sweeteners w…

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Bobby Omelettes And The Dolby Rumbler (ft. guests Alex Cox and Ralph Ineson) 1:43:52

10d ago1:43:52

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Do not adjust your speakers, or your headphones. Yes, Ralph Ineson's voice really is that deep and sonorous. And in this week's Empire Podcast, Chris Hewitt sits down with the actor who plays the planet-eating entity, Galactus, in next week's The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and talks about how his voice is his passport. [1:04:38 - 1:20:16 approx] …

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Episode 365: TN State Senator Paul Bailey Chairman Commerce Committee | Episode 365 1:19:35

13d ago1:19:35

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Joining us in studio is native Tennessean, Paul Bailey. While still a first term Senator, Paul’s common sense conservative representation gained him the confidence and support to be named Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee in 2017. Just a year later, Paul was appointed Chairman of the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee where he serves…

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The Shameless Plug #5: Tron Ares, Light-Up Covers, And More 43:45

11d ago43:45

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This month's episode of The Shameless Plug sees Chris Hewitt sit down with Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, for a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire magazine, which just happens to have a limited edition light-up cover to commemorate our latest cover movie, Tron Ares. Together, our dynamic duo discuss the art of the cover line, their favourit…

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Episode 364: Author and Speaker Tracy Slepcevic with Autism Health | HLJ EP364 1:17:05

14d ago1:17:05

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Tracy Slepsevic is a certified Integrative Health Practitioner, national speaker and passionate advocate for families affected by autism. She is the author of Warrior Mom: A Mothers journey into healing her son with Autism. Tracy’s mission is to inspire, educate and assist families with resources they deserve to reclaim their children and restore h…

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Five Deep-sea Isopods with Henry Knauber 56:15

16d ago56:15

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Deep-sea isopods come in all shapes and sizes, and Henry Knauber is excited to see all of them. In this paper, he and his coauthors describe five new species and redescribe another as part of a large expedition to examine the biodiversity of the Kuril-Kamchatka Trench region of the northwest Pacific Ocean. These new species are part of what he call…

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Forever Chemicals w/ Rachel Frazin 49:27

17d ago49:27

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by author and Energy and Environment Reporter for The Hill, Rachel Frazin. They talk about her book, “Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America” Follow Rachel: @RachelFrazinBy Cara Santa Maria

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Where's The Cueball Going? (ft. guests, David Corenswet and Joseph Kosinski) 1:32:25

17d ago1:32:25

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is dominated by bald baddies. Namely, a group discussion of the hairless horrors who have been tormenting do-gooders in all kinds of movies throughout the years. But also, our very own James Dyer, whose unexplained absence from the podbooth has Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and Alex Godfrey speculating wildly…

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Episode 362: Paul List Author Mount Doom The Prophecy of Tolkien Revealed | HLJ EP362 1:17:00

21d ago1:17:00

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Joining us is Paul List, a scholar, philosopher, and the author of the gripping and unnerving book Mount Doom. In a world racing toward artificial intelligence and a transhumanist future, Paul stands at the gates waving a red flag. With deep research, razor-sharp insight, and the courage to ask the uncomfortable questions, Paul is challenging the n…

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History of Photography w/ Anika Burgess 1:08:27

23d ago1:08:27

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by photo editor and writer Anika Burgess to discuss her new book, “Flashes of Brilliance: The Genius of Early Photography and How It Transformed Art, Science, and History.” Follow Anika: @aburgessphotoBy Cara Santa Maria

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Are We The Baddies? (ft. guests Mahershala Ali & Rupert Friend, David Cronenberg, Gerard Johnstone) 1:58:21

25d ago1:58:21

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down for a pre-lunch chat about dinosaurs and sandwiches with Jurassic World Rebirth stars, Mahershala Ali and Rupert Friend, [25:28 - 36:36 approx] while Mike Muncer goes deep with the legendary David Cronenberg, as the Canadian director marks the release of one of his most personal films yet, The S…

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Episode 361: C. Richard Archie of the Tennessee Firearms Association | HLJEP361 1:26:46

27d ago1:26:46

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Joining us on this special 249th 4th of July episode is C. Richard Archie, the West TN Director of the Tennessee Firearms Association, the only No Compromise Firearms Advocacy Organization in the State. He has a message for 2nd Amendment supporters and those otherwise concerned about state government abuses of our constitutionally protected rights.…

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Episode 360: TN Rep Chris Todd Chairman Ag Committee | Episode 360 1:08:37

27d ago1:08:37

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Joining us is Chairman Chris Todd, District 73 Madison County Tennessee Business Owner Baptist B.S. Biology, Union University International certification in Erosion and Sediment Control State-certified Hydrologic Professional “As a businessman, I understand that a vibrant community is enhanced when we educate and train our youth to create a positiv…

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Episode 359: John Novello How to Design Your Perfect Life From Within | Episode 359 1:02:40

29d ago1:02:40

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His latest book, “The Invisible Architect: How to Design Your Perfect Life From Within,” delves into the intriguing fusion of memoir and channeled transformational self-help principles. This innovative self-help program offers a unique perspective on achieving one’s perfect life by harnessing the power within. Imagine having a steadfast ally, the I…

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Meltdown w/ Sarah Boon 43:15

1M ago43:15

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by environmental scientist turned freelance writer and editor, Sarah Boon. They discuss her new book, “Meltdown: The Making and Breaking of a Field Scientist” Follow Sarah: @snowhydro.bsky.socialBy Cara Santa Maria

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The Empire Podcast: The Movie (with guests Damson Idris, and Ivanna Sakhno) 1:48:08

1M ago1:48:08

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt break out the bleep machine for a particularly sweary chat with M3GAN 2.0 star, the delightful Ivanna Sakhno, [1:10:44 - 1:23:01 approx] and quietly judge the football team of Damson Idris, star of F1. [24:51 - 37:46 approx] Or F1: The Movie, to give it its full marketing moniker, which in…

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Walk N Talk Part 3 | HLJ 6 25 25 37:13

1M ago37:13

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Join Steve as she covers whatever is on his mind at the time he records these up close and personal walk and talks. If you like what you hear make sure to subscribe to the show and share it with your friends. You can find us at http://heartlandjournal.com

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Weird Universe w/ Erika Hamden 1:04:47

1M ago1:04:47

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by astrophysicist, University of Arizona Associate Professor, and Director of the Arizona Space Institute, Erika Hamden. We discuss her new book, “Weird Universe: Everything We Don’t Know About Space (and Why It’s Important).” Follow Erika: @erika.hamdenBy Cara Santa Maria

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Mona Lisa Episode IV: A New Hope (ft. guests Julianne Moore & Michael Pearce, Ralph Fiennes & Jodie Comer) 1:48:56

1M ago1:48:56

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It's another packed episode of the Empire Podcast, the show that dares to ask the big questions: isn't the Mona Lisa just a woman sitting down? Who's the richest Northern Irish person? Can you buy stocks in Glen Powell? Join the pod team — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Amon Warmann — as they tackle those questions, discuss the origina…

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Going Deep With Colin Trevorrow: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 32:55

1M ago32:55

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In our latest Empire Podcast interview special, Chris Hewitt sits down (in a swanky London hotel room) with Colin Trevorrow, the director of Jurassic World and Safety Not Guaranteed, to talk about Trevorrow's latest movie, the Prime Video comedy Deep Cover, which he produced and co-wrote. But that's not all — Trevorrow also talks about his choices …

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The Shameless Plug #4 45:21

1M ago45:21

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The Shameless Plug — the show in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor Nick de Semlyen sit down and do a deep dive into the contents of the latest issue of Empire — is back, folks, and this one really is fantastic. That's because this month's cover story is The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which inspires Chris and Nick to talk about some of their se…

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Jason Weakley GOP Nashville Fighting against rising cost of living in Nashville | HLJEP354 1:13:30

1M ago1:13:30

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Joining us is GOP Nashville spokesperson Jason Weakley to discuss issues facing Nashville and beyond and what their non-profit is doing to equip people wishing to make a difference by running for political positions within their region. For more go to www.gopnashville.org If you like what you hear make sure to subscribe to the show and share it wit…

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Rick Hill 50-Year Cancer Survivor, Reveals Why Remission Isn’t Enough | HLJ EP353 1:15:53

1M ago1:15:53

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Joining us is Rick Hill, 50-Year Cancer Survivor, Reveals Why Remission Isn’t Enough. Rick reveals why most cancer survivors believe remission is the finish line. Within six months of leaving treatment, many relapse—or worse, they die. Rick Hill, a 50-year survivor of Stage 3 Embryonal Cell Carcinoma, knows this all too well. Diagnosed in 1974 and …

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Silly Science w/ Carly Anne York 54:00

1M ago54:00

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science communicator, author and associate professor at Lenoir-Rhyne University, Dr. Carly Anne York. They discuss her new book, “ The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog: And Other Serious Discoveries of Silly Science.” Follow Carly: @CarlyAnneYorkBy Cara Santa Maria

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Steve fills in on The Yaffee Show! | HLJ Special Episode 1:18:58

2M ago1:18:58

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Join Steve as he fills in for the Yaffee Show covering the news, politics and great interviews. A must listen for Heartland Journal fans. For more visit us https://heartlandjournal.com

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Faith Casey from the street to loving one person into the kingdom at a time | EP17 58:00

2M ago58:00

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Joining us is Faith Casey is a local missionary with inspiring stories of hope and redemption in Jesus. As a public speaker, she loves to connect with the local Church and other faith based ministries. Back in May 2017, God dropped a vision in Faiths heart: to start a ministry for those without hope - for people like the old Faith. He nudged Faith …

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Yes, And/Yes, Andor (with guests Jack Lowden, Bryce Dallas Howard, Nick Mohammed & Orlando Bloom) 1:44:41

2M ago1:44:41

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down in person with Deep Cover stars, Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed, to talk about their experiences playing improvisers who go undercover as fake cops;[1:00:00 - 1:15:52 approx] and on Zoom with Tornado and Slow Horses star, Jack Lowden. [26:15 - 39:20 approx] …

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Kyle MacLachlan And Mark Frost On Twin Peaks And David Lynch: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 58:00

2M ago58:00

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Here's a damn fine special episode of the Empire Podcast for you to enjoy. We're in the grip of Twin Peaks fever all over again — the seminal David Lynch/Mark Frost TV show is being celebrated this Sunday (June 15th) at the BFI Southbank in London with a special 35mm print screening of the show's pilot, and if that weren't enough, every single epis…

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Jared Sullivan Writer Author Valley So Low A courtroom drama about TVA coal spill | HLJ EP352 1:33:11

2M ago1:33:11

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Joining us is Jared Sullivan who has written for The Atlantic, Garden & Gun, Oxford American, The New Yorker, and Time, among many other publications. He was formerly an editor for Men’s Journal and Field & Stream. He lives outside Nashville, Tennessee, with his family. We have brought him on to discuss his book: Valley So Low, A riveting courtroom…

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Reefs of Time w/ Lisa S. Gardiner 1:01:27

2M ago1:01:27

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science writer, author, and geoscientist, Dr. Lisa S. Gardiner. They discuss her newly released book, Reefs of Time: What Fossils Reveal about Coral Survival . Follow Lisa: @LisasgardinerBy Cara Santa Maria

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Jody Barrett Tennessee State Rep District 69 | HLJ EP351 1:27:03

2M ago1:27:03

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Joining us is State Representative Jody Barrett from House District 69. Jody Barrett is an American attorney and politician in Tennessee. He is a Republican and represents District 69 in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Barrett was born on November 8, 1973, in Tennessee, and he graduated from Dickson County Senior High School in 1992. He ear…

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