Best Lousiana Podcasts (2024)

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Problem Solved: A Piece of String, and Dangers I Found in the Lousiana Bayou 21:48

5d ago21:48

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Problem Solved 1 (BRM), A Piece of String, and Dangers I Found in a Louisiana Bayou. In 1983 GrandpaHill, Don Hill, a young metallurgical engineer was assisting with an investigation to find the root cause of a gas line explosion in the Bayous ofLousiana. He expected adventure, success and a lot ofwork. Dr. RayFessler was the lead investigator. Hig…

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COVID Makes Grandpa Healthy - Health Story 25:41

11d ago25:41

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Grandpa Hill, Don starts out fearful of the virus and putson his mask, and, distances himself some from family and even has some of his friends die from COVID. At the time Don thought he probably would survive the illness just fine but didn’t look forward to finding out. Then strange things started to happen the people that promoted early safe and …

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Alex Diaz 1:01:00

12d ago1:01:00

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Alex Diaz will be join us to discuss Nevada politics. Alex will also give us an update on the presidential race in Mexico.By Southern Politics

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Grandpa Learns to Fish at Keystone Lake 13:15

13d ago13:15

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Grandpa Learns to Fish at Keystone Lake - Faith and Family Story. Grandpa goes to Keystone Lake in Pennsylvania. He is repeatedly out fished 10 to 1 by people standing or sitting right next to him at the lake. Inspired by his grandson Breandan, and his wife, Mary Lee, he is inquisitive and talkative and eager to learn how to fish. He meets Adam who…

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Dr. Allan Lichtman 1:02:00

24d ago1:02:00

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Lichtman created the Keys to the White House model with Soviet seismologist Vladimir Keilis-Borok in 1981. The model uses 13 true/false criteria to predict whether the presidential candidate of the incumbent party will win or lose the next election. Using this model, Lichtman has accurately predicted the winner of every U.S. presidential election s…

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Dr. Anthony Chergosky 1:03:00

26d ago1:03:00

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Dr. Anthony Chergosky will joinn us to discuss Wisconsin politicsBy Southern Politics

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Lakshya Jain of Split Ticket 56:00

1M ago56:00

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Lakshya does modeling and data pieces for Split Ticket and handles their presidential ratings. He is a machine learning engineer who analyzes political data in his free time. He went to UC Berkeley (class of 2019 – BA, 2020 – MS), majoring in computer science, and now work in the tech industry. His writing has also appeared in Sabato’s Crystal Ball…

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Jon Ryder will join us to discuss Arizona Politics 1:08:00

1M ago1:08:00

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The Executive Director of the Maricopa County Democratic Party Jon Ryder will join us to discuss Arizona PoliticsBy Southern Politics

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Dante Chinni of the American Communities Project 1:03:00

2M ago1:03:00

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Dante Chinni is a data and political journalist and director of the American Communities Project, which is based at the MSU J-School. He is a winner of the Knight-Batten Award for Innovation in Journalism and co-author of the book Our Patchwork Nation. Chinni is a contributor to and writer for the Wall Street Journal and to NBC News's Meet the Pres…

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Milan Singh of Blueprint Strategies 1:03:00

2M ago1:03:00

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Milan will join to discuss data and research regarding the 2024 elections.By Southern Politics

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Rachel Bitecofer will join us to discuss her new book: Hit 'Em Where It Hurts 1:03:00

2M ago1:03:00

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Bitecofer graduated from the University of Oregon where she earned a bachelor's degree in political science and earned her Ph.D. in political science and international affairs from the University of Georgia. In 2015 she became a lecturer at Christopher Newport University and assistant director of the Wason Center for Public Policy where she conduct…

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Dr. Justin Vaughn 1:03:00

3M ago1:03:00

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Dr. Justin Vaughn will join us to discuss the Presidential Greatness Project: http://www.brandonrottinghaus.com/uploads/1/0/8/7/108798321/presidential_greatness_white_paper_2024.pdfBy Southern Politics

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Steve Singiser 1:03:00

3M ago1:03:00

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Steve Singiser has been a contributing editor at Daily Kos since 2009. Though most of his work can be found at Daily Kos Elections, he also can be read from time to time at Daily Kos Labor. Steve has been a teacher and coach in the Los Angeles area since 1997, and he makes his home there with his wife Kristina and their children Cody and Makenzie. …

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Rachel Bitecofer 1:02:00

3M ago1:02:00

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Bitecofer graduated from the University of Oregon where she earned a bachelor's degree in political science and earned her Ph.D. in political science and international affairs from the University of Georgia. In 2015 she became a lecturer at Christopher Newport University and assistant director of the Wason Center for Public Policy where she conduct…

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Bill Schneider 1:05:00

3M ago1:05:00

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Bill Schneider will join us to discuss his new Substack and the upcoming 2024 elections. Bill Schneider is a former political analyst for CNN, Los Angeles Times, National Journal, The Hill and The Messenger; professor emeritus at George Mason University; taught at Brandeis University, Boston College and UCLA.…

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Kevin Olasanoye 1:09:00

4M ago1:09:00

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Kevin Olasanoye, Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Georgia will join us to discuss his vision for Georgia politics. Kevin will also take questions regarding the New Jersey Senate race.By Southern Politics

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Grandpa, The Gun, and The Liquor Store - A Slightly Wiser Story 11:21

4M ago11:21

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It was Halloween and Grandpa was 19 years old in 1976 in Rochester Michigan. He wore his mummy/robber costumeinto a liquor store in Troy Michigan. It was a dumb thing to do. Grandpa Hill’s Grandchildren beg for stories of whenhe does something stupid or gets in trouble. Gorf and Marshmallow discuss how Grandpa Hill learned tohave empathy. Marshmall…

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A Covid Blessing, Grandpa Meets Melissa at the Y 15:47

4M ago15:47

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Grandpa Hill and Grandma Hill homeschooled their eight children from 1989 to 2016. Grandpa had beendisappointed, he had wished for a surge in homeschooling coming out of the whole Covid 19 scene. It never seemed to have happened. Then he met Melissa at the Y. Her story motivated Grandpa Hill to check out the recent data on homeschooling. He was ple…

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Benjamin Herold 1:07:00

4M ago1:07:00

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Benjamin Herold is a technology reporter at Education Week, where he has profiled teen hackers, led an award-winning investigation into the nation’s online charter schools and detailed Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s multi-billion dollar foray into publication education. Prior to joining Education Week in 2013, Herold covered the Philadelphia sc…

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Wendy Davis 1:02:00

5M ago1:02:00

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Tim, Catherine & David will also recap the New Hampshire primary and look ahead in the primary calendar. We will also discuss the the new Congressional map in Louisana and more!By Southern Politics

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New Hampshire Democratic & GOP Primary Preview 1:00:00

5M ago1:00:00

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Tim, Catherine and David will preview the New Hampshire Democratic & GOP PrimariesBy Southern Politics

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Iowa Caucus Preview 51:00

5M ago51:00

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Tim, Catherine and David will preview the 2024 GOP Iowa CaucusBy Southern Politics

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Alex Diaz joins us to discuss Nevada and Mexican politics 1:04:00

6M ago1:04:00

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Alex Diaz joins us to discuss Nevada and Mexican politicsBy Southern Politics

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Doug Kaplan will join us to discuss recent polling 1:02:00

6M ago1:02:00

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Doug Kaplan of Kaplan Strat. Will join usBy Southern Politics

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Dr. Michael Bitzer 1:01:00

7M ago1:01:00

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Dr. Michael Bitzer will join us to discuss North Carolina politicsBy Southern Politics

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Dr. Isabel Skinner 1:02:00

7M ago1:02:00

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Dr. Isabel Skinner will join us to discuss issues surrounding immigration and the US/Mexico border.By Southern Politics

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Dr. Magic Wade political science professor at University of Illinois Springfield 1:03:00

7M ago1:03:00

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Dr. Wade will join us to discuss crime data and findings in American cities and elsewere.By Southern Politics

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When Grandpa Was a BEE Target 8:49

7M ago8:49

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In 1974 Grandpa was 16 years old and was cleaning theoutside steps that went up through the woods to the front door of Mr. Griemel’s house. There was to be a party thatnight and the steps would be clean of dirt and debris. As he sprayed the water to clean the railroad ties andstones he discovered an in-the-ground nest of yellow jackets. It was easy…

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When Grandpa Whined to Grandma - Children's Story 14:08

7M ago14:08

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When Grandpa Whined to Grandma – Children’s Story In 1989 in December Grandpa was all alone in his little roomabove the Saltsburg Supply Company. Itwas cold! Way too cold for Pennsylvania in December! He had made a huge mistake, he was lonely, and he was cold! He called Grandma in Savage Minnesota to whine about his troubles. Grandma decided to fix…

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David Nir of Daily Kos Elections 1:06:00

7M ago1:06:00

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David Nir will join us to preview the 2023 general elections and moreBy Southern Politics

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Ron Hetrick 56:00

8M ago56:00

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Labor Economist Ron Hetrick will join us to discuss how immigration restrictions are impacting the labor market in Florida and elsewhere. He recently wrote an article on the topic that recieved national attention: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article280203014.htmlBy Southern Politics

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Craig Pittman will join us to discuss Florida political & cultural topics 1:00:00

8M ago1:00:00

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Craig Pittman will join us to discuss Vox's The United States of Florida project, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis calling Florida the "Utah of the Southeast" and more.By Southern Politics

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Joe Lindsley will join us to discussion the war in the Ukraine 59:00

8M ago59:00

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Joe Lindsley will join us to discussion the war in the Ukraine. Also, Tim, Catherine and David will discuss the ongoing vacancy in the Speaker's office and more.By Southern Politics

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JJ Ames 1:01:00

8M ago1:01:00

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JJ Ames will join us to discuss politics from across America.By Southern Politics

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Steve Singiser 59:00

8M ago59:00

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Steve Singiser will join us to discuss education issues and California politicsBy Southern Politics

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Lowell Feld 1:02:00

9M ago1:02:00

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Lowell Feld will join us to discuss the upcoming elections and politics in Virginia.By Southern Politics

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Dr. Daniel K Williams 1:03:00

9M ago1:03:00

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University of West Georgia professor Dr. Daniel K Williams will join us to discuss his recent article What Really Happens When Americans Stop Going to Church puplished in The Atlantic.By Southern Politics

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Evan Scrimshaw 1:04:00

9M ago1:04:00

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Evan Scimshaw of the Lines & Scimshaw Unscripted will join us to discuss politics across the globe.By Southern Politics

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David Mark 1:04:00

9M ago1:04:00

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David Mark is the managing editor for the Washington Examiner magazine. Previously, he was a senior editor at the Washington Examiner and, prior to that, a senior editor at Politico for six years and at CNN Digital Politics, among other roles. He is an author of two books, one on negative campaigning and one on political language co-authored with C…

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Sonia Van Meter 1:03:00

10M ago1:03:00

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Sonia Van Meter is the Managing Partner of Stanford Campaigns. She moved to Austin in 2003 to attend graduate school at the University of Texas at Austin, but soon found she preferred activism to academia. Following a stint in sales, she joined Stanford Campaigns in 2009 and quickly found a professional home. Now in her thirteenth year in the polit…

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Grandpa Flies a Jet Plane - Children's Story 8:50

10M ago8:50

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In the fall of 1975 Grandpa (Don) climbed into a T33 TrainerJet for what he thought would be a short 5 minute ride. His “ride” turned out to be a scare, a thrill, and much more than just a ride. Don was eighteen years old. He had never been in a small plane before. Now he was climbing into the cockpit of a military training jet. They were off! Just…

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Grandpa Drinks With a Bat - Children's Story 4:34

10M ago4:34

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Grandpa Drinks With a Bat – Children’s Story Grandpa Hill has done many unusual things and many of themhappened on his annual Hill and Richman Family back packing trip. For the past 30 years he has gone backpacking with his family and the Richman family. On this trip Grandpa comes eye to eye with a bat. Grandpa was alone. They both wanted the same …

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Don and Mary Decide to Homeschool - Faith and Family Story 28:29

10M ago28:29

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In 1989 Grandpa (Don) and Grandma (Mary), lived in SavageMinnesota with their four children. Three of them attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School. Don while teaching catechism is informed by his student, Sarah, that things have changed since he was a boy in catechism. Her claim: Today’s children need to decide for themselves what is right an…

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Logan Phillips 1:02:00

10M ago1:02:00

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Logan founded RacetotheWH when he was a graduate student at Columbia. He started building the foundation for the website during his Presidential Campaign Management class taught by Professor Karrine Jeanne Pierre, who would later become President Biden’s Press Secretary. Before Graduate School, Logan gained experience in American politics both in D…

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Dr. Rachael Bitecofer 1:03:00

10M ago1:03:00

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Dr. Rachael Bitecofer will join us to discuss politics from across the United States, and even how excited she is about pumping her own gas in Oregon.By Southern Politics

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Er Li Peng 1:02:00

11M ago1:02:00

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Er Li Peng is a Master in Public Policy candidate at Harvard Kennedy School currently working as a Research Fellow at the Ash Center on AAPI affairs and policy initiatives. Additionally, she is a Research Assistant at the Belfer Center focusing on blockchain for urban governance research. Er Li is pursuing a concurrent Master in Business Administra…

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Simon Rosenburg 1:01:00

11M ago1:01:00

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An experienced television news producer and highly regarded political strategist and thought-leader, Simon has spent three decades in national media and politics. He is a veteran of two Presidential campaigns, including a senior role in the famous 1992 Clinton War Room. In his current capacity as President of NDN/New Policy Institute, Simon advises…

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Mary's Super Sight and Quick Thinking 11:36

12M ago11:36

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Welcome to 65th of Grandpa Hill’s True Stories. Don and Mary are going up North to Michigan Tech in 1977. They were off to secure a place up at the college for Don to stay at with Bruce for Don's last year prior to getting married. Late at night as they travel along interstate I-75 near the intersection with M-72, Mary sees a light in the distance …

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Dr. Charles Wheelan 1:02:00

12M ago1:02:00

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Dr. Charles Wheelan will join us to discuss the mission and work of Unite America Unite America is a political organization dedicated to bridging the growing partisan divide and fostering a more representative and functional government. Charles Wheelan is a senior lecturer and policy fellow at the Rockefeller Center at Dartmouth College. He joined …

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When Grandpa Lies to the Policeman 14:35

12M ago14:35

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When Grandpa Lies to the Policeman, Is the 64th Episode of Grandpa Hill’s True Stories. This is what truly happened to him and Grandma in Latrobe Pennsylvania in June of 2010. After Mass and a party on the grounds of St. Vincent's in Latrobe Pennsylvania, Don and Mary were driving home. That’s when it happened Don ran a red light, right in front of…

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