CiTR is proud to present one of the best jazz shows in Vancouver. It has been hosted by notable jazz musician Gavin Walker since 1984. He features Jazz music that is respectful of its tradition and influential to the future. Every 11 o clock an album or an artist is featured and explored in depth. Walker's extensive knowledge and hands-on experience as a jazz player has made this show one of the most listened to in its genre.
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Big Band Serenade is your source for memories of the best of the Big Band Era. Join us each week as we explore the world of Big Bands, Jazz, and the Blues.
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The LJS Podcast is the podcast where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories and advice for becoming a better jazz musician! Hosting the show is the jazz musician behind learnjazzstandards.com, author, and entrepreneur Brent Vaartstra, who’s one goal is to answer any question about playing jazz music you may have. Jazz can be a challenging music to learn and play, but it doesn’t have to be so hard. Each episode features a specific musical challenge that jazz students may come across, w ...
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You can follow the show at @DrMayaShankar on Instagram. Apple Podcasts’ Best Show of the Year 2021 Editor's Note: Maya Shankar blends compassionate storytelling with the science of human behavior to help us understand who we are and who we become in the face of a big change. Maya is no stranger to change. “My whole childhood revolved around the violin, but that changed in a moment when I injured my hand playing a single note,” says Shankar, who was studying under Itzhak Perlman at the Juilli ...
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B-Side Morning Brew with Bij & Niles is a unique radio show broadcasted on 91.5FM KUNV Jazz & More in Las Vegas, pairing music and lifestyle through tasteful consciousness. Live the Lifestyle™. Shows air the first Sunday of each month.
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Larry The Radio Guy and the listener discover jazz together.
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Hi, this is Hot Jazz guitarist recording artist George Cole. I’m super excited to announce my new podcast “The Hot Jazz Network”. With my 40 years of experience in the music business, we are going to get to the bottom of what Hot Jazz is and just as important, what it is not. Join me as we take an in person backstage look into all things Hot Jazz. I’ll be speaking with legendary performers, such as: big band leader, Vince Giordano; acoustic music legend, David Grisman; and great American son ...
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Soundboard features conversations on artistry and craftsmanship between Ben Finane, Editor in Chief at Steinway & Sons, and distinguished pianists, musicians, artists, and creatives. Soundboard seeks out inspiration, hones in on the creative process, parses influences, and attempts to diagnose artistic greatness.
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The Burning Ambulance Podcast features interviews with musicians from the worlds of jazz, metal, modern composition, noise, and whatever else piques host Phil Freeman's interest.
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Jeff Lerner is a former professional jazz musician turned Founder/CEO, bestselling author, investor, and creator of ENTRE Institute, a virtual education platform (250K+ enrolled) that helps adult students of all backgrounds navigate the modern economy and design careers that fit the life they desire. Unlock Your Potential began as an ENTRE research project into the habits of high performers and has become a go to source for entrepreneurs, professionals, performers, and others looking to take ...
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Rob Cope and Tara Minton bring you The Jazz Podcast, in conversation with musicians from around the world. We love stories of how people get into playing music and what keeps them going. We hope you enjoy our collection.
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A jazz podcast that explores jazz music from all of its many perspectives. Hosted by Howard Robertson, Chuck O’Bannon and Deborah Swiney. These three jazz aficionados talk about that classic African American art form called jazz.
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Jim Carolla, certified psychologist, jazz musician, comedian, and patriarch of the Adam Carolla clan reflects on his life, explores life lessons, and adventures into classic jazz on his trumpet.
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asking smart people stupid questions since 2015
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Bullseye is a celebration of the best of arts and culture in public radio form. Host Jesse Thorn sifts the wheat from the chaff to bring you in-depth interviews with the most revered and revolutionary minds in our culture. Bullseye has been featured in Time, The New York Times, GQ and McSweeney's, which called it "the kind of show people listen to in a more perfect world."
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Musicians interview inspirational people as inspiration for a new song.
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Musician and actor Collette Cooper delves into the rich history of female artists who helped develop Blues and Jazz - not just the vocalists like Billie Holiday and Bessie Smith but also the composers, band leaders and soloists. She speaks to broadcasters, writers and many of the up and coming artists on the UK Blues and Jazz scene today to find out what impact women have had and continue to have on this staple of popular culture.
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Inside MusiCast provides in-depth interviews with amazing musicians, producers, session players, and front-line artists. We dedicate our podcast to those who go “beyond the liner notes”. Now, you’re inside the music scene.
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A music interview show where Rock, Pop and Jazz intersect. We feature the tastemakers, artists and the figures who are shaping the future of our scene.
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Join guitarist and composer Parker Speirs along with engineer and producer Maxwell Butterfield as they introduce you to the artists that your favorite artists listen to.
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This podcast contains interviews, lessons, tips, tricks, theory concepts and more, all designed to help musicians of every skill level improve.
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Presented by Tuk Law Offices (http://tuklaw.com), Creative Confidential is a podcast where the arts and commerce intersect. Hosted by Bryan Tuk, a jazz musician, attorney and entrepreneur, this weekly podcast invites listeners into conversations with filmmakers, artists, musicians and non-profit CEOs about their professional and artistic journeys, their influences and the challenges they have faced along the way. This podcast has lessons and stories for aspiring artists, anyone involved in c ...
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Monologues, reviews and conversations about music, hosted by Rob Esse. Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/TheRobEsse https://www.instagram.com/therobesse/
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In conversations with his musical collaborators and friends, Chick reveals insights into his music universe. From the tour buses and airports to the recording studios and backstage. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the details of the creative process from the legends of jazz. "These podcasts introduce a topic that's very exciting to me: giving a helping hand to other musicians." —Chick
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Justin Clauser and Molly Shortridge will interview guests to explore the value of music and the arts in the lives of our community members.
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Welcome to Sticky Jazz, the music show of a Million different opinions on music. I am Jeremy Hinks, a "Gonzo" music journalist in Salt Lake City Utah, I am also the music editor at large for the LGBTQ publication instinct magazine, (nice of them to let a straight guy write for them isn't it?) I will give you the music you might have heard, might not have heard, but definitely should have heard. I'll give you interviews with some big names, some new people, and someone you heard long ago, and ...
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Special French Jazz Podcast by Rachid Khaneboubi as animator and musician From Studio CSL in Montreal, Canada
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/james-green43/subscribe Trading Fours is a music podcast that focuses on musicians in Kansas City and around the world. Your host is Jamie Green. Jamie is a guitarist who has played in numerous bands you've never heard of! It is a casual conversation with musicians about their craft and their creative process. "Trading Fours" is a musical term that means each musician plays a solo for 4 measures. Jamie is the son of a jazz trumpeter and music educa ...
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Independent and jazz music, as well as music history [60s, 70s, 80s], are the interview topics presented by journalist/songwriter Robert Neil. Some episodes are available as both audio and video podcasts. Audio podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn Radio and all major podcast streaming services. Video podcasts are available on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuArgJm-6kaTVnILSic5lbQ) [NOTE: ‘Robert Neil Speaks with…’ replaces the previous podcast ...
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Welcome to the IYOUWE Universe Podcast! Join drum icon and music producer, Lenny White, as he interviews music legends and influencers from all walks of life!
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Wanna know the secrets of the musical multiverse? Sit down, grab an axe, and get abducted. Beyond the Frets is your chance to hear in-depth conversations with legendary guitarists, educators and composers about their process, struggles, accomplishments and thoughts on the modern music industry. Hosted by Zakk Jones, these discussions are full of great stories, anecdotes and a little bit of insanity along the way. This podcast is funded in part by the MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music ...
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Singer-songwriter José James has established himself as a trailblazer with his intoxicating blend of jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and electronica. Join us for a moderated discussion as he talks about his Blue Note Records debut, "No Beginning No End," an album that marks a new chapter in his artistic journey. José will answer a few questions and wrap up the session with a short performance of cuts from the new release.
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A show about music and creativity.
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A showcase of sound recordings and anecdotes connected with my varied work as a musician, guitarist and composer.
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DrDebzz hosts a call-in advice talk-radio show, Sleepless In Studio City, airing nightly at 9pm PT & midnight ET at AmericanHeartsRadio.com If you would like to be a guest caller or featured artist, email her at: SleeplessInStudioCity@gmail.com. Private telephone life coaching 24/7 at 818 326 9003. The first consultation is free.
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THE BASS SHED PODCAST is a collection of in-depth interviews with Double Bassists & Electric Bassists from all over the world. Hosted by Los Angeles freelance Bassist Ryan Roberts, each interview examines artistry, career, culture in a personal ad relaxed style. Rated in the top 10% of ALL podcasts in the world, and listened to in more than 80 countries, The Bass Shed Podcast is a valuable resource for every bassist of any genre.
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Join your host Colton Gee, as he creates in-depth conversations with artists & performers from all genres, giving listeners an opportunity to go beyond the art and entertainment to connect with the individuals themselves and discuss their achievements and their journeys so far.
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NPR and WBUR's live midday news program.
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Clarinet Corner is an exploration of music involving the clarinet. The show features music across genres including: classical, jazz, world, film music, and rock. And the lively conversation includes topics such as: musical history and practice, social justice, playing in a film orchestra, and colorful stories about jazz players. You don't have to be a clarinet player or a musician to join in, host Tim Phillips makes the show accessible to everyone!
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Nolan Wible gives you his perspective as a trumpet player in music school on how to start and navigate your musical career. On this podcast you will get advice, tips, and tools on how to be a successful musician and how to be a great student. Whether you are a beginner, playing just for joy, or full time professional, we are all musicians and students of our craft. So let`s talk about it!
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HAVE YOU HEARD? We have an ear for music and we are touching the WORLD through jazz. CoffeeTalk Jazz Radio shares its concern regarding the lack of interest in preserving radio. Our focus has been to bring radio back through our online digital platform. We’ve succeeded in a BIG way with our award-winning LIVE RADIO BROADCAST. We bring music storytellers from every corner of the globe to one common platform. CoffeeTalk Conversations covers a myriad of insightful personal growth topics on self ...
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Simplifying growth for musicians- especially violin, viola, fiddle, and cello players and teachers- with tips, insights, tools, and stories to grow in their practice, teaching, and career. Exploring intersections in creativity, music education, string playing, music business, and culture, Creative Strings is a non-profit organization supporting music education via online curriculum, orchestra classroom outreach, in-person retreats/conferences, and more. Executive director and host Christian ...
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Music Life and Times, an ongoing discussion between internationally renowned jazz pianist Kevin Bales, and Mike Shaw, singer-pianist and author of the novel The Musician, argues that becoming an accomplished musician takes three commitments: discipline, self-acceptance or self-confidence, and cooperation. They are also the life lessons that music teaches those who would learn to play. Our podcast seeks to prove the premise through revelations about music and musicians past and present as wel ...
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Colombian musicians take on the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
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The famous New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is back this weekend for another round of great food and outstanding music.By WBUR & NPR
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episode 422 with jazz musician wayne escoffery
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episode 422 with jazz musician wayne escoffery https://www.wayneescoffery.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/wayneescofferyofficial https://www.instagram.com/wayne_escoffery/ PLEASE BE SURE TO VISIT ALL MY SPONSORS. THERE’S LINKS ABOVE. PLEASE BE SURE TO TELL THEM WE SENT YOU! PLEASE visit my PATREON at: https://www.patreon.com/scotchandgoodconversatio…
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In this episode, Brent introduces a listener's question about classical violinists transitioning into jazz music. He highlights the challenges classical musicians face, particularly with improvisation, compared to their familiarity with sheet music interpretation. Brent breaks down the process of learning jazz for classical musicians by providing p…
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Week in politics centers around campus protests
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This week in politics has seen party divides.By WBUR & NPR
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Hundreds of comedians perform at Netflix Is A Joke festival
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From now until May 12, some 300 comedians are taking over some of LA’s most iconic theaters to do live stand-up, table reads, sketch comedy shows and more.By WBUR & NPR
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Among the recipients of the nation's highest civilian honor is Opal Lee, who led the effort to get Juneteenth recognized as a national holiday.By WBUR & NPR
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College newspaper editors reflect on the politics of campus protests
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College protests are reverberating politically on campus as commencement approaches.By WBUR & NPR
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Can you survive summer indoors without AC? In Arizona, many don’t
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Nearly half of the people who suffered heat-related deaths in Arizona last year lived outdoors without shelter, but public health officials and lawmakers are starting to pay more attention to the risk of dying indoors.By WBUR & NPR
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Employers slowed hiring in April, report shows
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It's a sign that the American job market may be shifting into a lower gear this spring, a move that has been expected and hoped for by economists for a long time.By WBUR & NPR
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Songwriter-poet Valerie June breaks genre barriers
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Singer, poet and fashion icon Valerie June from May 2023. She's on tour beginning later this month.By WBUR & NPR
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America's first major offshore wind farm is up and running. What's next for the industry?
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Giant turbines spinning off the coast of Montauk are bringing New Yorkers enough renewable electricity to power more than 70,000 homes.By WBUR & NPR
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Trump's trial continues with testimony on a recorded conversation
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A forensic analyst continues testimony Friday about a recording of Trump talking with his then-fixer Michael Cohen about payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels.By WBUR & NPR
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'SpongeBob SquarePants' celebrates 25 years on air
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Nickelodeon's megahit show "SpongeBob SquarePants" made its TV debut on May 1, 1999.By WBUR & NPR
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Journalist working to create missing Indigenous people database
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There is a glaring data hole when it comes to records of people who are missing from reservations.By WBUR & NPR
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Here's what protections the First Amendment offers pro-Palestinian protestors
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Protestors at pro-Palestinian encampments on college campuses across the United States say they are exercising their constitutionally protected right to free speech.By WBUR & NPR
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Republicans in Congress propose excluding noncitizens from census apportionment counts
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The 14th Amendment specifies that a key census count must include the "whole number of persons in each state." But a growing number of Republicans are proposing measures to exclude non-U.S. citizens from that tally.By WBUR & NPR
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The political lessons Biden should take from 1968
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In 1968, anti-Vietnam War protests caused upheaval on campuses across the country.By WBUR & NPR
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Join Brent on Fast Track Friday as he reflects on the week's themes and offers strategic advice for cultivating a mindset conducive to musical flow. In this enlightening episode, Brent explores the intricacies of achieving a state of effortless improvisation, drawing parallels between musical performance and everyday experiences. Through insightful…
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Lisa Ann Walter on the craziest day of her career
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Lisa Ann Walter has been in show business for a long time and has seen a lot. You may have seen her most recently as Ms. Schemmenti on the ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary. When we asked her about the craziest day of her career, she took us back to 2010, to the set of the Ashton Kutcher action/comedy film Killers. Learn more about sponsor message choic…
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For pet owners, their dog or cat (or fish, or gecko, or bird) is a major source of joy. But is the relationship reciprocal? Are our pets as happy as they make us?By WBUR & NPR
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Federal Reserve says interest rate hike unlikely, still focused on stubborn inflation
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has all but ruled out a rate hike this year, but was also coy on the chances of big cuts to interest this year. He pointed to stubborn inflation as the cause.By WBUR & NPR
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'Daybreak' board game tasks players to collaborate to stave off climate change
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The game has players take the roles of world governments as they race to draw down emissions before climate change makes Earth uninhabitable.By WBUR & NPR
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We speak with a nurse who returned from working in Gaza earlier this week.By WBUR & NPR
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How Northwestern University reached a deal with campus protestors
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The university and campus protestors reached a deal this week where both sides got some of what they wanted.By WBUR & NPR
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Mayors address homelessness, affordable housing at White House
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The mayors are looking for more federal help to address the crisis in homelessness and the urgent need for affordable housing.By WBUR & NPR
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Nonesuch record label celebrates 60 years of music
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The label has released music from artists as varied as the Kronos Quartet, the Black Keys, Rhiannon Giddens and Brad Mehldau.By WBUR & NPR
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More than half of Americans say they’d benefit from more sleep, poll finds
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One in five people sleep fewer than five hours a day, a new poll says.By WBUR & NPR
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United Methodist Church reverses ban on LGBTQ clergy and on ministers officiating same-sex weddings
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In the five years since the Methodist Church’s last meeting, there’s been a split between more conservative Methodist congregations and more liberal ones.By WBUR & NPR
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Police storm UCLA pro-Palestinian encampment
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More than 130 people were arrested.By WBUR & NPR
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Congress weighs measures to address reports of rising antisemitism on college campuses
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The House approved a bill to establish a broader definition of antisemitism that the Department of Education could use to enforce anti-discrimination laws.By WBUR & NPR
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Arizona lawmakers repeal Civil War-era abortion ban
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The repeal bill passed on Wednesday afternoon with a vote of 16-14 after two Republicans, Shawnna Bolick and TJ Shope, joined all Senate Democrats in voting in favor of repeal.By WBUR & NPR
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Addressing a query from Patrick LeBlanc, this episode offers insightful tips from Brent on infusing quarter-note-based basslines with the infectious groove of swing. From emphasizing subdivisions to tastefully incorporating triplets, Brent provides practical strategies for enhancing the rhythmic vitality of basslines, catering to musicians of all l…
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episode 423 with comedian shereen kassam https://funnybrowngirl.com/ https://orlandofringe.ssboxoffice.com/events/1001-red-flags-shereens-version/ https://mypaincenter.com/ PLEASE BE SURE TO VISIT ALL MY SPONSORS. THERE’S LINKS ABOVE. PLEASE BE SURE TO TELL THEM WE SENT YOU! PLEASE visit my PATREON at: https://www.patreon.com/scotchandgoodconversat…
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3 salad recipes to segue from winter to spring
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Think of these three salad recipes as an introduction to a new season, a combination of color, textures and bright spring flavors. They are light but substantial and satisfying enough to be a main course for lunch or dinner.By WBUR & NPR
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Meet The Onion's new CEO, former disinformation reporter Ben Collins
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The satire publication has changed hands again.By WBUR & NPR
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Paul Auster died on April 30 at age 77.By WBUR & NPR
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Former Cigna employees report pressure to process claims quickly, rampant wrongful denials
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A retired medical director is blowing the whistle on her former employer, Cigna, claiming her bosses cared more about being fast than being right.By WBUR & NPR
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'Broken Horses' documentary shows the dark side of Kentucky Derby and changes needed in the sport
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This Saturday is the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. Tragedies surrounded last year's derby when 12 horses died in the days before and after the race.By WBUR & NPR
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Police arrest hundreds of protestors at Columbia, City College of New York
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Police officers cleared out an academic building at Columbia University that was being occupied by protesters and broke up an encampment about 20 blocks north on the campus of City College of New York.By WBUR & NPR
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The law, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis last year and upheld by the Florida Supreme Court in April, is seen by many as the closest thing to a total ban.By WBUR & NPR
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Counter-protesters attack pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA overnight
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Pro-Israel protesters attacked the pro-Palestinian encampment overnight. The university called in the Los Angeles police to restore order.By WBUR & NPR
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Inside the efforts to standardize reusable packaging systems
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Returnable containers are the future — but standards are needed to ensure a smooth transition away from single-use plastic, which accounts for around 40% of plastic pollution worldwide.By WBUR & NPR
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Pro-Palestinian protesters at Brown reach deal with university
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On Tuesday, university leaders promised to discuss and vote on divesting funds from companies connected to Israel in exchange for protestors dismantling the encampment. The vote will take place in October.By WBUR & NPR
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Students from multiple colleges form pro-Palestinian encampment at Auraria campus in Colorado
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We get the latest on the pro-Palestinian encampment at the Auraria campus — shared by the University of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan State University and Community College of Denver.By WBUR & NPR
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Debating Trump's trial on falsifying business records
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The case has created a divide among legal experts.By WBUR & NPR
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Haiti's transitional presidential council chooses new prime minister
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Fritz Bélizaire served as Haiti’s sports minister from 2006 to 2011.By WBUR & NPR
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Members of Congress look to push back on Biden's flight refund plan
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Last week, the Biden administration announced a new rule mandating flight providers automatically give refunds for cancelations. However, some members of Congress are working to reverse the plan already.By WBUR & NPR
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