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What are we even talking about when we talk about true crime? That’s the big question DIE-ALOGUE host, Rebekah Sebastian, is getting to the heart of when she interviews her guests — a diverse cross section of true crime and criminal justice players. From lawyers and creators, to authors and survivors, DIE-ALOGUE examines the most compelling aspects of true crime, challenges the genre's tropes, and explores the ethics of true crime content for both creators and consumers. Listen in to hear th ...
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storymark® invites you to a refreshing spin on the leadership podcast. These interviews are dynamic, story-driven conversations about pivotal moments that propelled each guest towards success. You’ll hear revealing truths and unexpected insights from creative visionaries, pioneering innovators, and global leaders. Each guest is leaving a unique mark in their industry and the world — and all are anchored by a connection to Israel. In his role as itrek CEO, storymark host Gil Galanos has spent ...
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storymark LIVE: Tzipi Livni, Former Vice Prime Minister of Israel | Driven By Belief
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When deciding which professional path to pursue, Tzipi Livni defied the expectations set by her politically active parents and initially chose a career in law. But sometimes a calling transcends pragmatism, and when Israel found itself split down the middle and rife with tension Tzipi was compelled to change direction and run for office. Tzipi amas…
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Seth Siegel, Businessman, Author and Activist | A Smorgasbord of Success
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Seth Siegel has a penchant for following his curiosity and doing the unexpected. As a serial entrepreneur, Seth seamlessly moves from one endeavor to the next. This agility led to a diverse range of experience, from practicing law to licensing trademarks, and from writing an award-winning book on the global water crisis to producing a Broadway show…
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Laura Hassner, Educator and Builder, Berkeley Changemaker | The World is a Classroom
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Laura Hassner intentionally sought out educational experiences in unfamiliar environments so she could stretch herself personally and intellectually. From opting into a multilingual school setting, to embarking on foreign exchange experiences in Chile and England, Laura truly considers the world her classroom. Eager to introduce a global mindset to…
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Tom Cohen, Head Conductor and Artistic Director of the Jerusalem Orchestra East & West | Music Without Borders
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Tom Cohen's love for music has deep roots that can be traced back to his childhood home, where he and his parents listened to a wide variety of genres without judgment. This impartiality would prove invaluable as Tom later developed his own sound. As the founder and head conductor of the Jerusalem Orchestra East and West, Tom creates a new, integra…
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Alma and Daniel Hernandez, Current and Former Representatives of the Arizona House | Barrier Breakers, Change Makers
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Alma and Daniel Hernandez are a dynamic brother-sister duo; each with a powerful story to tell. Raised in a loving Mexican-American home, they harnessed their family’s love and support as a springboard to forge their own paths. During their adolescence, Alma and Daniel each faced unexpected traumas that could have derailed their plans. Instead, the…
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Felipe Neves, Lawyer, Educator, and Founder of the NGO Project Constitutional Law in School | The World is a Classroom
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Felipe Neves takes nothing for granted. Growing up in Brazil, his mother worked tirelessly to provide Felipe with a private education. After graduating from law school in Brazil and working at a law firm for several years, Felipe developed a burning desire to share what he learned about his country’s government and political infrastructure with you…
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Dov Moran, Entrepreneur, Investor and Inventor | Failing Upwards
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You’ve heard of failing upwards and there’s a reason for that. Today’s guest is best-known for inventing the widely used USB memory flash drive. But perhaps Dov Moran should also be revered as an entrepreneur who isn’t afraid to fail, and isn’t afraid to admit it. As a child, Dov had the characteristics of an entrepreneur; curiosity, aptitude for t…
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Niruban Balachandran, Foreign Policy Expert and Peacebuilder | How Can I Be a Bridge Builder?
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Ten days in Israel and an inherited passion for Indonesia were all Niruban Balachandran needed to dedicate his life to cultivating connections between unlikely cultures. Where others saw the likelihood of failure, Niruban saw opportunity. Believing that his global finance background would be instrumental in promoting peace, he leveraged his experie…
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Adeena Sussman, Cook and Cookbook Author | The Sacred Act of Cooking
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For The New York Times best-selling author, Adeena Sussman, cookbooks aren’t just a collection of recipes — they’re love letters. At just nine years old, Adeena was tackling complicated recipes in her family’s kosher home. Yet, she was more interested in fostering connections than mastering recipes. Adeena relished the shared stories and camaraderi…
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Matti Friedman, Author and Journalist | Stories from the Fringes
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According to his middle school yearbook, Matti Friedman wanted to be a journalist when he grew up. The only problem? He didn’t really know what that meant. But Matti knew that writing was the best way to make sense of a very complicated world. As his career progressed, Matti allowed his life experiences to influence the formation of his work. From …
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Adi Altschuler, Co-Founder of Krembo Wings, Entrepreneur and Educator | Creating Inclusive Spaces
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For Adi Altschuler, “inclusion” and “safe spaces” have been a way of life since childhood. More than performative buzzwords, she embodies both by truly seeing and hearing those who are different. At the age of 16, Adi successfully established Krembo Wings, a social movement for all youth with and without disabilities. The idea blossomed from a beau…
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Siqi Mou, Founder and CEO of HelloAva, itrek Alum | Skin in the Game
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In an effort to become more comfortable in her own skin, literally, Siqu Mou utilized her joint MBA/MPA degree from Harvard and Stanford to find new solutions to age-old skincare problems. Relying on new technology and her entrepreneurial upbringing she founded HelloAva, the first online smart-skin consultant. Gil gets a peek into Siqi’s early year…
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Uri Levine, Co-Founder of Waze, Entrepreneur and Author | A Driving Ambition
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Traffic: most of us tense up just thinking about it, but not today’s guest! He studied and obsessed over it — believing there had to be a solution to this aggravating byproduct of modern civilization. He was right. Uri Levine co-founded Waze; the first crowd-sourced, real-time, traffic app. While he didn’t eliminate traffic altogether, he successfu…
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Yael Arad, Olympic Medalist, Chairperson and Businesswoman | Leaving it All On The Mat
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At her very first judo class in the mid-1970’s, Yael Arad was the only girl. The youngest of four, she was used to being a tagalong, but in this class she led the pack. What followed was an unexpected journey that opened up her world and laid the foundation for her future career. Yael Arad took to the sport instantly, not only because of her natura…
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Rebekah Sebastian| The Final (é) Conversation
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All good things must come to an end. This is the final episode of DIE-ALOGUE! Tune in to hear my interview with true crime author and friend, Tori Telfer — learn the WHY behind my decision to end DIE-ALOGUE, at least for now. Make sure to listen through to the end for some fun, surprise appearances! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING AND FOR KILLING T…
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How can a justice system allow an innocent man to remain in prison? Bone Valley explores that maddening question and so much more. What a thrill to conclude our series on WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS today with Gilbert King, the host of my favorite podcast this year, BONE VALLEY. Gilbert is also the Pulitzer prize-winning author of Devil in the Grove. HE h…
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It's November 30, do you know where your holiday spirit is?!? I am delighted to present Season 2 Episode 1 of SANTA MAYBE, A CRIMINAL - on the feed today! Enjoy this true crime satire, Yuletide mystery podcast created by my friend and editor, Jason Usry. Listen closely to hear yours truly for an audio appearance, along with several other true crime…
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Jason Flom + Maggie Freleng | The High Cost of Wrongful Convictions
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In addition to the moral cost of incarcerating the innocent, it’s also literally expensive. Today’s guests are going to share about the high cost of wrongful convictions. They are a dream team, a force to be reckoned with, a dynamic duo — and they are applying their talents to combat the horrors of wrongful convictions. Please welcome back Maggie F…
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Lauren Bright Pacheco | Justice is Not One Size Fits All
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What happens when political corruption leads to a wrongful conviction? Unfortunately, that’s what unfolds in the podcast, Murder in Oregon, hosted and produced by today’s guest, Lauren Bright Pacheco. Lauren is an Emmy award winning TV Producer who has parlayed her storytelling skills to podcasting. It’s in this medium that she discovered “audio ac…
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Jeff Deskovic | What Happens to an Exoneree After Their Release?
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What happens to an exoneree after they are released? Let's find out as we welcome BACK today’s guest, Jeff Deskovic. A truly remarkable human, Jeff is an exoneree, an advocate for criminal justice reform, a lawyer, and the founder of the Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation. I would encourage you to go back and listen to his first interview (which is two pa…
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Lori Rothschild | If We Rattle the Cages, We Can Make a Change
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What do you get when a successful reality TV producer crosses paths with a celebrity so famous that her social media following rivals the population of a small country? A true crime podcast called THE SYSTEM, executive produced and hosted by Kim Kardashian and today’s guest, Lori Rothschild. Now what you were expecting? Lori either. The story of Ke…
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Christine Schiefer | Do You Believe? Podcasts, Tours + Ghosts!
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Let’s spook it up a little since it’s Halloween week! Christine Schiefer is here to talk about her podcast, ‘And That’s Why We Drink,’ and the book she co-wrote with her show co-host, Em Schulz; ’A Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops, Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales.’ From how she viewed true crime as a girl, to whether or not she belie…
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Jimanekia Eborn | What Does Your Safety Look Like?
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What does your safety look like? Trauma and sex education expert, Jimanekia Eborn, asks this question and allows victims and survivors to answer it for themselves. Today we are taking a more intimate, less legislative/legal look at consent. Jiamekia Eborn is the perfect person to help us do so. Jimanekia, a self- entitled TRAUMA QUEEN, is no strang…
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Miri Eisin, Retired IDF colonel & former Israeli Foreign Media Advisor | A Woman’s Battle Through Motherhood, Military, & Misogyny
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In an environment defined by physical strength and hyper-masculinity, Miri Eisin deployed a leadership style which pushed gender boundaries and expectations. Often the only woman in the male dominated IDF upper ranks, Miri constantly considered when and how to integrate her femininity into the job. From whether or not to wear make up, to the tone o…
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*Content Warning* Today's episode deals with consent and sexual assault, please listen with care and refer to the show notes below for resources. What are three F words that should never take place in Sex? Force, Fear, and Fraud. Today’s episode will empower you to demand justice for victims and survivors of sexual assault. After surviving three se…
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Uriel Reichman, Founder of Israel’s First Private University | The Future Lies On The Toil Of Individuals
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What is a country — even a new one, without a guiding set of rules and beliefs? Legal scholar and former politician Uriel Reichman believed Israel’s constitution was overdue. So, he spent six years drafting a proposal for an Israeli constitution. Reichman applied that same tenacity to education where he went on to found the country’s first non-prof…
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Welcome to a new season of DIE-ALOGUE! We are approaching 150 episodes and are ready to explore some new themes and re-visit others - always with fresh perspectives from the leading voices in crime, culture, and justice. Join me this season as we explore the heart of true crime. Up first? The Complexity of Consent! Season 5 Episode 1 drops Wednesda…
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DIE-ALOGUE IS BACK | Rebekah's Update Episode
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The dog days are over, my friends! I am back and I can't thank you enough for being so patient with me. Today's episode gives you a glimpse into my life the last three months. I took some necessary time off and now I am more than ready to launch a new season of DIE-ALOGUE. Please tell your friends about DIE-ALOGUE - the new season drops Wednesday, …
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