Best Tyler Olson Podcasts (2025)

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Summer clips: Patrick Martinez 45:20

4d ago45:20

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Episode No. 711 is a summer clips episode featuring artist Patrick Martinez. Martinez is among the artists showing in the Boston Public Art Triennial, which was developed by Pedro Alonzo, Tess Lukey, and a(n unspecified) curatorial advisory group. Martinez's 2025 Cost of Living may be seen at Boston's Downtown Crossing. Martinez is a Los Angeles-ba…

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How Big Life Changes Wreck, or Rescue, Your Student Loan Strategy, Ep 31 33:56

9d ago33:56

33:56

You might think that making more money solves more problems, but early-career physicians know it can have the opposite effect. The moment you or your partner graduate, sign a contract, or even get engaged, your financial world shifts. And if one of you has massive student loans tied to forgiveness programs like PSLF, those life events don’t just ch…

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Thiebaud's art from art, Tony Lewis 1:23:51

12d ago1:23:51

1:23:51

Episode No. 710 features curator Timothy Anglin Burgard and artist Tony Lewis. Burgard is the curator of "Wayne Thiebaud: Art Comes from Art" at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. The exhibition details how Thiebaud drew ideas from and reimagined European and US artworks both old and new. It is on view through August 17. A superb catalogue was p…

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Ornamental Blackness, Monstrous Beauty 1:28:01

19d ago1:28:01

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Episode No. 709 features author Adrienne L. Childs and curator Iris Moon. Childs is the author of "Ornamental Blackness: The Black Figure in European Decorative Arts." The book, which was published by Yale University Press, examines the role decorative arts played in the representation of Black people within European visual and material culture. Am…

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What If Your Paycheck Disappeared Tomorrow?, Ep 30 29:10

23d ago29:10

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Imagine waking up tomorrow and not being able to work, no more surgeries, clinic, or call shifts. For most physicians, your ability to earn an income is your single greatest financial asset, yet few stop to consider how vulnerable it is. If you’ve never heard of “own occupation” disability insurance or assumed your employer coverage is enough, this…

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Paul Pfeiffer 58:11

26d ago58:11

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Episode No. 708 features artist Paul Pfeiffer. The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is showing the retrospective "Paul Pfeiffer: Prologue to the Story of the Birth of Freedom." For over 25 years, Pfeiffer has investigated spectacle and mass culture, especially sport, and has found within it the power to create and extend political narratives. Inc…

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Holiday clips: Lorna Simpson 51:20

1M ago51:20

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Episode No. 707 of The Modern Art Notes Podcast is a holiday weekend clips episode featuring artist Lorna Simpson. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York is presenting "Lorna Simpson: Source Notes," a survey that focuses on paintings that Simpson has made over the last decade. Across more than 30 works, "Simpson" spotlights the artist's explorati…

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John Wilson, Grace Hartigan 1:33:35

1M ago1:33:35

1:33:35

Episode No. 706 features curators Leslie King-Hammond and Edward Saywell, and curator Jared Ledesma. Along with Patrick Murphy and Jennifer Farrell, Hammond and Saywell are the co-curators of "Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson" at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The exhibition surveys Wilson's 60-year career, spotlighting the ways in whi…

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Why Your Disability Insurance Might Not Work When You Need It Most, Ep 29 41:07

1M ago41:07

41:07

It’s not like physicians wake up thinking about disability insurance. But you might wish you had. Today, Dr. Stephanie Pearson shares a raw, firsthand account of the career-ending injury that forced her to trade the OR for the insurance world. Her story doesn’t just highlight the importance of coverage, it exposes the hidden traps in policies that …

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Elizabeth Catlett, Beatriz Cortez 1:16:30

2M ago1:16:30

1:16:30

Episode No. 705 features curators Dalila Scruggs and Catherine Morris, and artist Beatriz Cortez. With Mary Lee Corlett, Scruggs and Morris are the co-curators of "Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist" at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. The exhibition surveys Catlett's career across over 150 sculptures, prints, paintings, and dr…

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Wafaa Bilal 55:01

2M ago55:01

55:01

Episode No. 704 features artist Wafaa Bilal. The MCA Chicago is presenting "Wafaa Bilal: Indulge Me," the first major survey of Bilal's work. Across his genres-busting career, the Iraqi-American Bilal has made performances, sculptures and related digital presentations that have interrogated the United States' relationship with and conduct within Ir…

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Why Smart Docs Still Stress About Money (Even When They're Set), Ep 28 22:36

2M ago22:36

22:36

Physicians assume that once their income stabilizes and their savings plans are in place, they will have peace of mind. But what if that peace never shows up? What if, despite doing everything “right,” they still feel anxious, distracted, or perpetually behind? In this episode, we explore a surprising culprit: the emotional toll of financial noise …

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Dakota Mace, Gorky & Noguchi 1:16:13

2M ago1:16:13

1:16:13

Episode No. 703 features artist Dakota Mace and curator Claire Howard. SITE Santa Fe is showing "Dakota Mace: DAHODIYINII—SACRED PLACES," an investigation of an atrocity during which the United States expelled the Diné people from Dinétah, their ancestral homeland, and forced them to march as many as 400 miles to the Bosque Redondo in central-easte…

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Holiday clips: María Magdalena Campos-Pons 56:46

2M ago56:46

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Episode No. 702 is a holiday weekend clips episode featuring artist María Magdalena Campos-Pons. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles is presenting "María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold" through May 4. It is the first multimedia survey of Campos-Pons’ work in 17 years. The exhibition spotlights Campos-Pons’ photography, installation, and performanc…

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Simple Steps, Serious Protection: Asset Protection 101, Ep 27 32:30

2M ago32:30

32:30

Physicians don’t realize they’re financially exposed — not just to malpractice, but to everyday events like fender benders, lawsuits, or even divorce. Asset protection sounds like something complex or reserved for the ultra-wealthy, but in reality, there are basic, easy-to-implement steps that can make a big difference. This episode starts by openi…

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Caillebotte's Men, Native Pop! 1:23:36

2M ago1:23:36

1:23:36

Episode No. 701 of The Modern Art Notes Podcast features curator Scott Allan, and curators Will Hansen and River Ian Kerstetter. With Gloria Groom and Paul Perrin, Allan is the co-curator of "Gustave Caillebotte: Painting Men" at the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles. The exhibition, which is on view through May 25, looks at how Caillebotte's inter…

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Tarrah Krajnak, Jennifer Raab 1:11:35

3M ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Episode No. 700 (!) features artist Tarrah Krajnak and curator Jennifer Raab. Krajnak is featured in two exhibitions on opposite sides of the United States. At the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Krajnak is featured in "Around Group f.64: Legacies and Counterhistories in Bay Area Photography" through July 13. The exhibition was curated by Shana…

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You’ve Been Matched with a Residency, Now What? Ep #26 31:18

3M ago31:18

31:18

You’ve matched—congrats! But now what? As you transition from med school to residency, financial decisions are about to get real, and the steps you take now can make a huge difference in your financial future. Many new residents don’t realize how much financial planning matters at this stage—things like student loans, budgeting, and even insurance …

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Jack Whitten 1:28:57

3M ago1:28:57

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Episode No. 699 features two conversations with artist Jack Whitten. The Museum of Modern Art, New York is presenting "Jack Whitten: The Messenger," the third major US survey of Whitten's work since 2014. (Previous exhibitions include a paintings retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in 2014-15, and a sculpture retrospective at …

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Alex Da Corte, Oaxacan prints 1:00:04

3M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Episode No. 698 features artist Alex Da Corte and curator Mark Castro. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is presenting "Alex Da Corte: The Whale," a survey of Da Corte's relationship with painting. Featuring more than 40 works, the exhibition examines Da Corte's interest in consumerism, persona, sex, invisible labor, taste, power, and desire. Cur…

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Why ‘Standard Contracts’ for Physicians Are Anything But, Ep #25 33:27

3M ago33:27

33:27

Most physicians assume their first contract is a “standard agreement” that everyone signs without question. But as Kyle Claussen, CEO of Resolve, reveals in this episode, there’s no such thing as a truly standard physician contract. From compensation structures to non-compete clauses and tail coverage, every detail can significantly impact your fin…

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Gertrude Abercrombie, The Monument's End 1:11:48

3M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

Episode No. 697 features curator Sarah Humphreville and author Marisa Anne Bass. With Eric Crosby, Humphreville is the co-curator of "Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World is a Mystery." The exhibition survey's Abercrombie's synthesis of surrealism, landscape, portraiture and still-life, and is the most comprehensive presentation of the artist's wo…

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Joe Overstreet, Haegue Yang 1:03:56

4M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Episode No. 696 features curators Natalie Dupêcher and Leigh Arnold. Dupêcher is the curator of "Joe Overstreet: Taking Flight" at the Menil Collection, Houston. "Taking Flight" offers work from three of Overstreet's abstract painting series: Flight Pattern (early 1970s), and related bodies of work from the 1960s and 1990s. While recent exhibitions…

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If I Can Manage My Own Investments, Why Pay an Advisor? Ep #24 34:59

4M ago34:59

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Lots of physicians wonder: If I can manage my own investments, why pay an advisor? It’s a fair question. If you're comfortable picking index funds and setting up automated contributions, what’s left for an advisor to do? This conversation unpacks the real value of financial planning beyond investments. From student loans and tax decisions to asset …

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Cannupa Hanska Luger, Painting with Silk 1:31:13

4M ago1:31:13

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Episode No. 695 features artist Cannupa Hanska Luger and curator Ken Myers. The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is presenting "Cannupa Hanska Luger: Speechless," an examination of the complications of colonial histories from an Indigenous perspective. "Speechless" particularly focuses on how narratives, myths, and histories are constructed …

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Tacita Dean, Ilana Harris-Babou 1:15:30

4M ago1:15:30

1:15:30

Episode No. 694 features artists Tacita Dean and Ilana Harris-Babou. The Menil Collection, Houston is presenting "Tacita Dean: Blind Folly," the first major museum survey of Dean's work in the United States. The exhibition examines a range of Dean's production, with a special emphasis on her drawing practice. "Blind Folly" includes new works inform…

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DIY Investing vs. Hiring an Advisor: The Real Value Breakdown, Ep 23 41:33

4M ago41:33

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Managing your own investments can feel empowering—especially when you've done the research and built a solid plan. But when does the complexity of financial planning cross the line from DIY-friendly to requiring professional help? That’s exactly what Dr. W is wondering. As a resident who's been diligently managing an all-equity portfolio, he’s now …

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Holiday clips: John Edmonds 51:42

4M ago51:42

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Episode No. 693 is a Presidents' Day weekend clips episode featuring artist John Edmonds. The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York recently announced the acquisition of Edmonds’s complete 2018 Untitled (Hood) series. The work was included in last year's Guggenheim exhibition "Going Dark: The Contemporary Figure at the Edge of Visibility." Edmon…

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Caspar David Friedrich, Romantic drawings 1:38:22

5M ago1:38:22

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Episode No. 692 features curators Alison Hokanson and Joanna Sheers Seidenstein, and Danielle Canter. Hokanson and Seidenstein are the co-curators of "Caspar David Friedrich: The Soul of Nature," which opens at the Metropolitan Museum of Art this weekend and is on view through May 11. It is the first retrospective of the German Romantic artist's wo…

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From First-Generation Doctor to Mentor: Financial Lessons with Steve Sample, Ep #22 40:46

5M ago40:46

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What does it take to pave the way for the next generation while navigating the scars of being first? When we sat down with Steve Sample, an emergency medicine physician, we were struck by his mix of gratitude, hard-earned wisdom, and tough decisions. From his untraditional path into medicine—starting as a young father with dreams of becoming Garth …

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Kota Ezawa, Amy Pleasant 1:11:42

5M ago1:11:42

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Episode No. 691 features artists Kota Ezawa and Amy Pleasant. The Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture is presenting "Kota Ezawa: Here and There - Now and Then," an investigation into the creation of memory in the Bay Area and nationally, through March 9. The exhibition, organized in collaboration with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, featur…

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Orphism, Beyond the Bouquet 1:00:19

5M ago1:00:19

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Episode No. 690 features curators Vivien Greene and Michael Hartman. With Tracey Bashkoff, Greene is the co-curator of "Harmony & Dissonance: Orphism in Paris, 1910-1930" at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York. The exhibition surveys a transnational art movement that joined abstraction to dance, music, and poetry and that engaged with ideas …

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Holiday clips: B. Ingrid Olson 44:12

5M ago44:12

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Episode No. 689 is a holiday clips episode featuring artist B. Ingrid Olson. Olson's work is included in "Descending the Staircase" at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. The exhibition considers novel artistic approaches to representing the human body. The exhibition is curated by Jadine Collingwood, Associate Curator, and Jack Schneider, Assi…

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A Deep-Dive into Disability Insurance with Larry Keller CFP®, Ep #21 52:55

5M ago52:55

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In the last couple of episodes, we’ve started to scratch the surface when it comes to the importance of disability insurance. Navigating the world of disability insurance as a physician can be complex, especially when it comes to understanding how medical conditions impact coverage eligibility. In this episode of Physician Cents, Larry Keller break…

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Sayre Gomez, The Living End, Ordinary People 1:22:41

6M ago1:22:41

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Episode No. 688 features artist Sayre Gomez and curator Anna Katz. Gomez is included in two of the season's major contemporary group shows: "The Living End: Painting and Other Technologies, 1970-2000," at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and "Ordinary People: Photorealism and the Work of Art since 1968" at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los…

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Holiday clips: Laurie Simmons 55:15

6M ago55:15

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Episode No. 687 features artist Laurie Simmons. Simmons is included in "Diaries of Home" at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. The exhibition features works by women and nonbinary photographers who explore the multilayered concepts of family, community, and home. The exhibition, which is on view through February 2, is co-curated by Andrea Karnes …

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Exploring Financial New Year’s Resolutions with The White Coat Investor, Ep #20 41:04

6M ago41:04

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Is your financial house in order for 2025? In this special episode of Physician Cents, we’re joined by Jim Dahle, the one and only "White Coat Investor," to help you tackle the financial “resolutions” every physician should embrace. From crafting a rock-solid financial plan to protecting your health and wealth, this conversation is packed with acti…

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Holiday clips: Sylvia Plimack Mangold 54:56

6M ago54:56

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Episode No. 686 is a holiday clips episode featuring artist Sylvia Plimack Mangold. An untitled 1966 Plimack Mangold painting is on view in the current permanent collection installation at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. The NGA has one of the finest institutional collections of Plimack Mangold's work: eight paintings and at least a dozen …

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Vincent Valdez, Dugan Aguilar 1:18:07

6M ago1:18:07

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Episode No. 685 features artist Vincent Valdez and curators Theresa Harlan and Drew Johnson. The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is presenting "Vincent Valdez: Just a Dream..." the first major survey of Valdez's career. The exhibition, which features Valdez's work across media, reveals Valdez's construction of US national memory. It was co-curated…

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Tackling Debt: Loan Repayment and Refinancing with Earnest.com, Ep #19 28:09

6M ago28:09

28:09

Debt is a reality that most medical professionals face, with 78% of graduating medical students carrying substantial loans. It’s not the easiest topic to discuss, but it’s a critical one. For most, debt is a significant piece of the financial puzzle—and knowing how to manage it effectively can shape your future. In this episode, Jenny Twomey—the Co…

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Flight into Egypt, The Dance of Life 1:20:32

6M ago1:20:32

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Episode No. 684 features curators Akili Tommasino and Mark Mitchell. Tommasino is the curator of "Flight into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876-now" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The exhibition examines how Black artists and other cultural figures have engaged with ancient Egypt from the American centennial, through the Ha…

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Tala Madani, The Living End 1:19:37

7M ago1:19:37

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Episode No. 683 features artist Tala Madani and curator Jamillah James. James is the curator of "The Living End: Painting and Other Technologies, 1970-2020" at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Madani is among the 60-plus artists included in the exhibition. "The Living End" surveys the arc of painting over the last half-century with a particu…

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Why Every Physician Needs Disability Insurance with Michael Relvas, CFP®, Ep #18 37:16

7M ago37:16

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As a physician, your income is your most valuable asset—but what happens if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury? Disability insurance is critical to protecting the investment you’ve made in your education and career. It ensures financial stability in the face of unforeseen challenges, whether it’s a car accident or a cancer diagnosis. Wh…

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Holiday clips: Leslie Martinez 50:18

7M ago50:18

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Episode No. 682 is a holiday clips episode featuring artist Leslie Martinez. Martinez is included within "Shifting Landscapes," which is at the the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York until January 2026. The exhibition considers how evolving political, ecological, and social issues motivate artists as they address the world around them (whic…

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Tidawhitney Lek 54:39

7M ago54:39

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Episode No. 681 of The Modern Art Notes Podcast features artist Tidawhitney Lek. Lek is featured in "Spirit House" at the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University. The exhibition considers how 33 contemporary artists of Asian descent challenge the boundary between life and death through art, including how the spiritual relates to diaspora, connect…

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The Best Way to Financially Support a Loved One, Ep #17 31:15

7M ago31:15

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If you have a family member whose expenses you plan to cover every month, how do you go about it? This listener wants to give a parent a few thousand dollars a month to help them cover expenses and have spending money. Many physicians are the highest income earners in their families. They often try to support their loved ones. How do you do this re…

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Ronny Quevedo, Imagination in the Age of Reason 1:04:37

7M ago1:04:37

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Episode No. 680 features artist Ronny Quevedo and curator Jillian Kruse. The Menil Drawing Institute is presenting "Wall Drawing Series: Ronny Quevedo" through August 2025. The work on view, titled C A R A A C A R A, is a site-specific drawing that explores the relationship between origin, transfer, and translation. Each of the drawing's three pane…

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Hugh Hayden 52:38

8M ago52:38

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Episode No. 679 features artist Hugh Hayden. The Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas is presenting "Hugh Hayden: Homecoming," an exhibition of new works informed by Hayden's upbringing in Dallas. The show includes sculptures that explore themes such as nostalgia, childhood, education, and religion. The exhibition was curated by Leigh Arnold and will …

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Tackling Questions New Physicians Ask with Dr. Kaveh Hoda, Ep #16 38:41

8M ago38:41

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Most physicians aren’t planning ahead for their finances during their training and residency—they’re surviving. Many assume that once they’re a full-fledged doctor, any financial issues will be resolved. You may be thinking about marriage, kids, or buying a home. But financial decisions aren’t typically top-of-mind. So in this episode of Physician …

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Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350 51:03

8M ago51:03

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Episode No. 678 features curator Stephan Wolohojian. Along with Laura Llewellyn, Caroline Campbell and Joanna Cannon, Wolohojian is the curator of "Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The exhibition examines the role of Sienese artists such as Duccio, Pietro and Ambrogio Lorenzetti, and Simone Martin…

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