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History Extra podcast

Immediate Media

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The History Extra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts. Produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine, History Extra is a free history podcast, with episodes released six times a week. Subscribe now for the real stories behind your favourite films, TV shows and period dramas, as well as compelling insights into lesser-known aspects of the past. We delve into global history stories spanning th ...
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The History of England

David Crowther

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This my re-telling of the story of England. I aim to be honest, and rigorous - but always loving of my country's history. It is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing. To listen free of adverts, support the podcast, access a libra ...
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Future Knowledge

Internet Archive & Authors Alliance

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Future Knowledge explores the intersection of technology, culture, and information policy with leading authors, scholars, and experts. From copyright and open access to AI and digital preservation, we discuss the big issues shaping knowledge and creativity in the digital age. This podcast is brought to you by the Internet Archive and Authors Alliance.
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Andrew Wommack Recorded Live

Andrew Wommack Ministries

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Enjoy Andrew's teachings on the go with the new Andrew Wommack Recorded Live podcasts (formerly Gospel Truth Radio podcasts). You can now look forward to weekly, hour-long podcasts instead of fifteen-minute segments on weekdays. Taken from past Gospel Truth Conferences and other live events, you'll enjoy Andrew's humor and personality—in ways that you might not typically experience them on his studio broadcasts—while building yourself up in the Word. Subscribe to have your library of grace-b ...
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IDEAS is a place for people who like to think. If you value deep conversation and unexpected reveals, this show is for you. From the roots and rise of authoritarianism to near-death experiences to the history of toilets, no topic is off-limits. Hosted by Nahlah Ayed, we’re home to immersive documentaries and fascinating interviews with some of the most consequential thinkers of our time. With an award-winning team, our podcast has proud roots in its 60-year history with CBC Radio, exploring ...
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The day’s news made fast, fair and fun – in 10 minutes. Erica Mandy is like a trusted friend who always ‘gets’ both sides. She’s a veteran journalist who was tired of talking heads, alarmist headlines and monotone voices, so she created something different. The NewsWorthy is packed with politics, tech, business and entertainment from a variety of sources -- brought together in one, convenient place (and with a fun twist). Join the thousands of people already listening each weekday!
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In the Village of Nothing Much, everyday life is full of glimmers of ordinary magic. From the Inn on the Lake to the Farmer’s Market, from the bookshop in downtown to the cabin in the woods, enjoy soothing stories that lean into small pleasures and celebrate community. Based on the enormously popular podcast Nothing Much Happens, these family-friendly stories are an antidote to anxiety and a dose of simple goodness. Listen on your commute, on a walk, or whenever you want to visit a place whe ...
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News in the world of books and reading, including hot industry releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more with Book Riot’s Jeff O’Neal and Rebecca Shinsky. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all designed around diverse readers and across all genres.
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The UK Column is an independent news organisation analysing the information war. Operating without financial backing or external investment, we remain free from advertisers, foundations, and political parties, relying solely on support from our audience through memberships and donations.
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The Beat

Knox County Public Library

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In each episode of The Beat, host Alan May introduces a poet and we hear a few poems, usually read and recorded by the poets themselves. The Beat is produced by Knox County Public Library in Knoxville, Tenn. Rate and review The Beat: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-beat-1664614
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Inside Eugene

City of Eugene

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Go behind the scenes with the people who make Eugene, Oregon a vibrant place to live, work and play. Join us each episode as we share conversations with staff from the City of Eugene’s Library, Recreation and Cultural Services department, highlighting local stories, community programs, upcoming events and much more.
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What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.
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Enjoy Brian's teachings on the go with the new Brian Likens Ministry Podcast. Taken from past YouTube videos and live events. You'll enjoy Brian's humor and personality while building yourself up in the Word. Subscribe to have your library automatically updated as they become available. Tune into the Word today!
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The Women's Podcast

The Irish Times

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The Women's Podcast, hosted by Róisín Ingle & Kathy Sheridan. Producers: Róisín Ingle and Suzanne Brennan. By women, for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Awake in the World Podcast is a library of talks on a wide-range of topics, including bringing mindfulness and meditation practice into daily life; personal and community issues regarding mental health; and social change. The podcasts were recorded at live events so you might hear coughing, airplanes, cars, sirens, laughter, and peoples’ questions—all part of the intimate experience. Michael Stone (1974-2017) was a Buddhist teacher, author, and mental health advocate. His legacy is stewarded ...
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The most listened to romance novel podcast, Fated Mates is co-hosted by bestselling author Sarah MacLean and romance critic Jen Prokop. Weekly episodes include romance novel read-alongs and lively discussions of the work of the genre, highlighting the romance novel as a powerful tool in fighting the patriarchy…with absolutely no kink shaming.
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*The Bureau of Lost Culture broadcast rare, countercultural stories, oral testimonies and tales from the underground. *Join host Stephen Coates and a wide range of guests including musicians, artists, writers, activists and commentators in conversation. *Listen live on London’s premier independent station Soho Radio or via all major podcast providers. The Bureau is collected at The British Library Sound Archive
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20 Minute Books

20 Minute Books

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Every Tuesday, a new book summary! Embark on a journey of knowledge with the "20 Minute Books" podcast, your free gateway to invaluable insights distilled from best-selling non-fiction books. Spanning categories such as Business, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, and more we transform influential works into engaging (roughly) 20-minute summaries. Perfect for commuters, budding entrepreneurs, or book enthusiasts, join me as I distill key takeaways from a world of wisdom, offering a rich library o ...
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For more than three decades, Billy Joe Gentry has shared his extensive library of Gospel music with KNEO Radio’s listeners- and now, thanks to the reach of podcasting, he is sharing it with the world. Featuring some of the greatest musicians in Southern Gospel history, Billy Joe Gentry is making sure that these classic tunes are neither gone nor forgotten. Brought to you by Billy Joe Gentry; Fohn Funeral Home of Cassville, Mo.; and the Sky High Podcast Network.
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Classic City Vibes

Athens Regional Library System

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Classic City Vibes Podcast - Conversations with people in the Athens, Oconee and surrounding communities who help make this such an amazing place to live. Learn what is going on in one of the nation’s most famous music, film and art scenes, learn about some of the amazing opportunities around us where you can be active and interact with others who have similar interests. This podcast is put out by the Athens Regional Library System where we are committed to helping build strong communities a ...
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Each week WFMT goes live to the Chicago Cultural Center for concerts with emerging artists from around the world, produced by the International Music Foundation. Some shows offer solo recitals while others feature ensembles. The concerts take place beneath the world’s largest Tiffany-domed ceiling, part of a landmark building that originally housed the Chicago Public Library. The Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts are named for British pianist Myra Hess who organized some 1,700 free lunchtime ...
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Joshua J Sheats, MSFS, CFP, CLU, ChFC, CASL, CAP, RHU, REBC is a financial planner who teaches people how to live a rich life now while building a plan for financial freedom in 10 years or less. He mixes creative approaches to lifestyle design, deep-dive financial planning techniques, and hard-core business strategy to equip you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to build financial independence.
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A podcast started by a school librarian turned Storyteller and Podcaster who believes in the power of storytelling for creating awareness and inclusion. Member of school library association & Spectrum -The Awareness Project and their "Story Aunty Neena." Recipient of GetLitt "The Most Motivating Librarian" award 2020-21. "We fall, fail, and stress, yet we hope for the best." Ready to face challenges with determination for a better tomorrow? littlestorytellers aims to help children and adults ...
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Originally these episodes were recorded for our one-hour weekly radio show, airing on 101.7 FM in Richmond, VA. That format didn't allow for folks to hear it unless they caught it live, and we have built the library of them so everyone can listen at their leisure. The content is designed for our local water but applies to most of the US. We discuss private well, community well, and municipal water supplies as well as common contaminants found in each. Some examples are: Chlorine, Chloramine, ...
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Engelberg Center Live!

Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy

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This season of Engelberg Center Live! contains audio from Engelberg Center events. Previous seasons of Engelberg Center Live! included a deep dive into the datasets used to train AI with Knowing Machines, an oral history of the unionization effort at Kickstarter, and (of course) audio from a range of Engelberg Center events. To learn more about Knowing Machines, please visit https://knowingmachines.org/ To learn more about the Engelberg Center, please visit https://www.nyuengelberg.org/
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Missed a Sunday? Or listening from afar? Catch up here. Our Sunday teaching sometimes follows a theme, a book or explores the ‘now’ word of God to us as a community. Feel free to explore and use our online library of resources at www.lifelinechurch.co.uk.
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Before you can read an Akashic Record for others it's helpful to know what the Akashics is, how to navigate through it, and how to read your own. Each episode will explore an aspect of the Akashics ranging from general information on how to access it, discussions of beings who reside there and how to interact with them, tours of unusual or lesser known areas of the Akashics, healing practices, Akashic meditations, and of course discussions about the Akashic Library and your soul book. These ...
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Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness

Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness

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Join Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) each week for their next exciting endeavor! “Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness" is here to empower listeners (and also make them laugh) by using curiosity as a tool for personal growth. In a world that often feels overwhelming—where it’s easy to feel stuck, frustrated, or helpless—Getting Better offers a lifeline. Each week, Jonathan Van Ness, alongside experts and thought leaders, guides us through our shared challenges—confidence, productivity, mental ...
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Tubi or Not Tubi

Cecilia Dillon & Rafiq Taylor

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So you're sitting on your couch... Or in your bed... Or on the subway during a 3-hour commute to a generic ceremony that vaguely involves a series of bizarre acquaintances... And you need something to stream. You stumble across the free film streaming app named Tubi. You marvel at the variety of quality films, many of which no one has encountered before. You click a title that interests you based on the description. A dog vomits within the first ten minutes... in live-action. We made a podca ...
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A Palace For The People

A Palace For The People

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Welcome to A Palace for The People, a podcast unearthing pieces of Nairobi’s history that support and feed the restoration process of the McMillan Memorial Library and its branches in Makadara and Kaloleni. Hosted by the Founders of Book Bunk; Angela Wachuka and Wanjiru Koinange, the title of this podcast is inspired by Eric Klinenberg’s book, Palaces for The People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life.
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How can we live sustainably in an unsustainable world? Second Nature is a podcast by Commons exploring how our sustainable choices impact our lives and the planet. Every week hear how listeners are taking public transit, composting food waste, eating more plant-based meals and practicing deconsumption to create the kind of world they want to live in. We'll calculate the carbon impact of collective action and get expert answers to your burning climate questions. Everyone’s sustainable life is ...
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Your weekly insight into all things production music, library music, and sync licensing! Hosted by Dave Kropf, a production music composer, podcaster, and educator based in Orlando, Florida. His credits include CBS Sports (NFL, PGA, NCAA and more), NFL Network, The Golf Channel, FOX Sports, ESPN, ABC, Netflix, Sony, Amazon, Showtime, Disney, Discovery, Animal Planet, OWN, TLC, The History Channel, USA, TBS, E!, Bravo, TNT, TruTV, and many others.
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24 Minutes of A24

Ethan Simmie and Ben Lawhorn

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Hosts Ben Lawhorn and Ethan Simmie work through the A24 library of movies 24 minutes at a time. Or at least they try to. With full reviews and funny tangents, regardless if you are unfamiliar with A24 or an A24 superfan, this is the podcast for you! New episodes drop every Friday!
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The AC Podcast

Association for Coaching

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Welcome to the Association for Coaching (AC) Podcast Channel. Enjoy our educational, thought-provoking conversations as our diverse range of hosts speak with coaches, thought leaders, academics and industry innovators. Listen to our weekly episodes to gain actionable tools and proven techniques to elevate your personal and professional development, boost your coaching business and become a better coach for your clients. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, this is your go ...
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You Are Not So Smart

You Are Not So Smart

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You Are Not So Smart is a show about psychology that celebrates science and self delusion. In each episode, we explore what we've learned so far about reasoning, biases, judgments, and decision-making.
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Lisa Appignanesi, Visiting Professor at King’s College London and Chair of the Royal Society of Literature, gives a brief history of extreme emotions. About Lisa Appignanesi "I’m a Visiting Professor in Medical Humanities at King’s College London. I’ve written books on anger, on love and trials of passions, and on women. I’m fascinated by the subje…
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Mike Robinson, Patrick Henningsen and Mark Anderson with Friday's UK Column News. If you would like to support our independent journalism, please join the community: https://community.ukcolumn.org/ Sources: https://www.ukcolumn.org/video/uk-column-news-27th-june-2025 00:38 Fighting Russia to the Last Ukrainian: Operation Interflex and More Millions…
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Jim Secord, Director of the Darwin Correspondence Project, University of Cambridge, explains how perception of Darwin has evolved. About Jim Secord "I’m the Director of the Darwin Correspondence Project in the University Library at Cambridge University. My research is on public debates about science in the 18th and 19th centuries. I’ve written part…
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Peter Girguis, Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University, examines microbes, life and its origins. About Peter Girguis "I’m a Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. My research focuses on the deep sea and the relationship that animals and microbes have to one another, but also to their e…
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Episode Notes This week on Live Like the World is Dying, we have part two of a crossover episode with the Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness podcast, with our monthly feature zine Martyr Culture by Sara Blum., which is an essay about martyr culture within the Kurdish Freedom Movement. In the last episode we had an audio version of the zine as well a…
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The news to know for Friday, June 27, 2025! We’ll tell you about rulings coming today for some of the Supreme Court’s biggest cases of the year. Also— Senators were finally briefed on the U.S. attacking Iran. And there’s apparently progress in trade negotiations. Plus: why gas prices are getting lower, what the new vaccine advisors decided about RS…
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In the latter half of the 19th century, Europe was dazzled by the beauty, charm and sensibility of two empresses: Eugénie, Empress of the French via her marriage to Napoleon III; and Elisabeth (or 'Sisi'), consort to the Austrian emperor, Franz Joseph. Author Nancy Goldstone speaks to Danny Bird about the lives of these two women, revealing how the…
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Joan Jonas, now 88, has been a celebrated artist since the late 1960s. But it wasn't until 2024 that she received her crowning recognition in the U.S., when New York's Museum of Modern Art organized a major retrospective of her work. The arts icon splits her time between a Soho loft in NYC, and the "magical landscape" of Cape Breton, where she can …
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Steve Falconer, the guy who runst the Spacebusters channel, and Jerm cover awide range of topics, from vaccination to how COVID-19 has shifted views onhealth. They share personal stories about vaccines and the growing interest inalternative ideas. They also explore the role of authority and control, the effectsof 911 and the war on terror, and the …
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Brazilian graduate student Gisele Ferreira reaches for a specimen of Cane Toad (Rhinella marina) found on the western side of Marajó, during an excursion with a team of researchers from Cal Poly Humboldt on Marajó Island. (Photo courtesy Pedro Peloso) Marajó is the world's largest river island. It is about the size of the state of West Virginia and…
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Buzz Baum, Cell Biologist at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, explains the beginnings of life on Earth. Key Points • Darwin hypothesised that all living organisms are branches on a tree and that there is one single trunk to life on Earth. • Two partners gave rise to all complex cells: bacteria and archaea. We are all composite …
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Jim Secord, Director of the Darwin Correspondence Project, University of Cambridge, explains the traits Darwin thought to be fundamental to humans. About Jim Secord "I’m the Director of the Darwin Correspondence Project in the University Library at Cambridge University. My research is on public debates about science in the 18th and 19th centuries. …
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Emanuele Coccia, Associate Professor of Historical Anthropology at EHESS, discusses metamorphosis. About Emanuele Coccia "I am Professor at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris. I’m working on art, fashion and ecology. I published The Life of Plants four years ago, and this year I published a book called Metamorphoses." Key Poi…
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Tim Lenton, Professor of Earth System Science at the University of Exeter, discusses how our remarkable planet came to be the way it is now. About Tim Lenton "I’m Director of the Global Systems Institute and Professor of Earth System Science at the University of Exeter. My work focusses on the transformation of our planet. Reading Jim Lovelock’s bo…
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Concerns about the rise and rapid development of artificial intelligence often tend to focus on AI’s threat to jobs or its potential to influence politics and elections. But what about the very real threat that AI poses to women? In her new book, The New Age of Sexism, feminist writer Laura Bates explores how the ever-evolving world of technology h…
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The News to Know for Thursday, June 26, 2025! What to know about the next round of talks between the U.S. and Iran. Also, why American pediatricians are already clashing with vaccine advisors. And—what to know about Jeff Bezos’ lavish wedding and the protests against it. Plus: We're looking back on 10 years of marriage equality, explaining what’s b…
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CW: This podcast episode contains mild discussion/description of sexual assault. The film itself is NOT mild in its depiction, however. In this looming, brooding episode of Tubi or Not Tubi, we take a haunting journey into the 2017 film, The Lullaby, directed by Darrell Roodt. Pregnancy has an extremely varied and convoluded cinematic history and p…
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Even in the name of love, we can justify hatred, even murder, of the other. But why do we hate others? Scholars have identified a list of 10 reasons why one group may hate another group. They also have suggestions on how to break the cycle of hate. Guests in this episode are scholars from the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR): Prerna…
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Andrew Wakefield, a British former scientists, filmmaker and “controversial” figure in vaccine debates, talks about how awareness of vaccines has changed, especially after COVID-19. He looks back on his controversial career, the harsh criticism from the medical community after his Lancet paper, and the continuing arguments over vaccine safety. Andr…
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Rogue Community College in downtown Medford( RCC) Rogue Community College has been awarded the Carnegie Foundation’s new Opportunity College Classification—a first-of-its-kind recognition, and RCC is the only public college in Oregon to receive this prestigious honor. Joining the Exchange is RCC President Dr. Randy Weber to discuss the Carnegie cla…
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Mike Robinson, Charles Malet, Vanessa Beeley and Sandi Adams with Wednesday's UK Column News. If you would like to support our independent journalism, please join the community: https://community.ukcolumn.org/ Sources: https://www.ukcolumn.org/video/uk-column-news-25th-june-2025 00:00 Mainstream Fear Factory: Selling Total War 06:00 NATO Summit 202…
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Timeline How Much Does Obama's Summer Reading List Cost Your Library? E-Books for Us DPLA Introduces E-Books Libraries Can Own BRIET Readers First, an organization “dedicated to ensuring access to free and easy-to-use eBook content” For more on how publishers have tried to control library access to information, see The Publisher Play Book: A Timeli…
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Nowadays, I would say almost every person I see in therapy talks about their troubled body en passant, as though it is not something to be dealt with because it is just something you have to live with. About Susie Orbach "I am a psychoanalyst, psychotherapist and writer, and the co-founder of the Women’s Therapy Centre in London and New York. I loo…
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Anger is a primordial emotion and appears across cultures as a formative force. About Josh Cohen "I’m a psychoanalyst in private practice in London and Professor of Modern Literary Theory at Goldsmiths, University of London. My research is at the borders of psychoanalysis, literature and cultural theory. I’ve written a number of books, including on…
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Helping and being helped informs almost all our forms of relating to other people. About Adam Philips "I was trained as a child psychotherapist and I worked in the NHS for 17 years. I am currently a psychoanalyst and a writer. Since 2003 I have been the general editor of the new Penguin Modern Classics translations of Sigmund Freud. I write one day…
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Jeff and Rebecca compare their lists of the biggest, buzziest, most newsworthy books of 2025 so far. Looking for the best books of the year so far? Join us Powell's on July 9th. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry …
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‍-> Short Survey: Tell us what you think of Second Nature ‍ Whether you're a parent, an auntie, a coach, a godfather — there's a lot to think about when it comes to raising a more sustainable generation. How can we raise young people to take better care of the planet than the generations before them? ‍ ‍For our last episode of season 3, we're looki…
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The news to know for Wednesday, June 25th, 2025! We have the latest on the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran — and how much damage the U.S. strikes may have really done to Iran’s nuclear program. Also, how results from one local election could reflect the future of the Democratic Party. Plus: we’re talking about a new hope that Type 1 diabe…
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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week on Getting Better, JVN sat down with internet sweetheart, icon, and author - the effervescent Drew Afualo. Talking all things clapping back to trolls, nuanced conversations on the internet, and why being woke …
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Millions of tourists flock to London each year, eager to snap a selfie in front of Buckingham Palace or Big Ben. But beyond the crowds lies a darker – and distinctly stranger – side to the city: a gothic metropolis haunted by tales of demons, poltergeists and murders most foul. Jon Bauckham talks to author and historian Clive Bloom about some of th…
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Maria Chapdelaine: A Tale of French Canada, written by Louis Hémon in 1913, is one of the most widely read works of fiction ever written in French. Yet today, the book remains far less known in English Canada and the English-speaking world. It is the world's highest-selling French book, and has been translated into over 20 languages. The book has i…
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In this chat, Zuby, a British rapper, podcaster, and fitness influencer, talks with Jerm about staying positive in a world full of negativity and fear. They discuss how social media warps perceptions, the risks of falling into despair, and how travel and personal experiences can broaden your perspective. Zuby stresses that influencers have a duty t…
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Orchard View Farms entrance with blossoming cherry & pear trees overlooking Mt. Hood from orchard in The Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. (Andrea Johnson / Oregon Department of Agriculture ) Nellie McAdams is Executive Director of the Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT) and Steve Denney is a retired landowner. Both join the Exchange to discuss…
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We often discuss auto-buy authors and completist authors around here, and today's guest is a completist on a mission to discover her new favorite summer author. Stephanie Edwards-Gass is a seventh-grade English teacher and an Elin Hilderbrand completist. For years, she's turned to Hilderbrand's novels for summer reading satisfaction. She's read (an…
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Jeff and Rebecca talk about their shared love for Richard Linklater's Before Trilogy (Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, Before Midnight). This is a bonus preview of a Patreon-only episode of the Book Riot Podcast. To get the whole episode and every single other Patreon-exclusive thing ever posted by the BR Pod, go here to sign up. Learn more about you…
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Send us a text Meet Caleb Zane Hewitt, the creative force behind Triangle Agency, a groundbreaking tabletop role-playing game that's redefining how we think about narrative control and power dynamics at the gaming table. In this wide-ranging conversation, Caleb shares how his unexpected journey from theater kid to professional game master to acclai…
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Lisa Appignanesi, Visiting Professor at King’s College London and Chair of the Royal Society of Literature, explores “good” and “bad” emotions. About Lisa Appignanesi "I’m a Visiting Professor in Medical Humanities at King’s College London. I’ve written books on anger, on love and trials of passions, and on women. I’m fascinated by the subject of e…
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Edith Hall, Professor of Classics at Durham University, examines Aristotle’s approach to emotions and how we might understand them. About Edith Hall "Professor of Classics at Durham University and Fellow of the British Academy. I’m a classicist, originally focused on Ancient Greek theatre. I’ve spent most of my career blending data from ancient Gre…
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