Best Transit Jam Podcasts (2024)

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Hospital Initiatives to Transition SUD Patients from Acute Care to Community-based Services 15:41

20h ago15:41

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Podcast host Shawn McNiel, MD, is joined by Noa Krawczyk, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and an author of Initiatives to Support the Transition of Patients With Substance Use Disorders From Acute Care to Community-based Services Among a National Sample of Nonprofit Hospitals. D…

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Campus Fury: A KNX In Depth Special 23:18

1M ago23:18

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After hundreds were arrested at pro-Palestine demonstrations at USC and UCLA, students from both schools sat down with KNX News Chief Correspondent Charles Feldman to give their perspectives on the events.By Audacy

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Xylazine Use Among People Who Inject Drugs, Philadelphia 2022 13:47

2M ago13:47

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Xylazine Use Among People Who Inject Drugs, Philadelphia 2022 Host Shawn McNiel, MD, is joined by Marissa Tan, DO, an Epidemiology Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellow for the Center of Disease Control and Prevention through the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. Dr. Tan and her co-authors sought to help clinicians better identify individuals a…

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KNX In Depth Special: Mayor Karen Bass--Lessons Learned 22:42

2M ago22:42

22:42

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sits down with KNX chief correspondent Charles Feldman, bringing with her several new revelations as she reaches the roughly 18-month mark of her administration: -The Mayor says she was surprised to hear LAPD officers would not object to a new police chief being brought in from outside the Department -She says her next …

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LAPD in Transition: KNX In Depth talks with outgoing Chief Moore & incoming Interim Chief Choi 22:53

3M ago22:53

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In a rare opportunity to look both backwards and into the future of policing in Los Angeles, KNX In Depth talked with outgoing LAPD Chief Michel Moore and incoming Interim Chief Dominic Choi. With Interim Chief Choi taking himself out of the running for consideration as the next LAPD Chief, the city embarks on a comprehensive search effort that wil…

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Exploring the Impact of Opioid Settlements on Addiction Medicine 26:29

5M ago26:29

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Podcast host Shawn McNeil, MD, is joined by Joshua Sharfstein, MD, and Sara Whaley, MPH, from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health who delve into the strategic allocation of $56 billion from opioid litigation settlements. As they discuss the principles for effective fund utilization, they highlight opportunities for addiction medicine sp…

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Personal Review 2023 and Outlook 2024 | #080 52:31

5M ago52:31

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In this podcast episode, I delve into the transformative journey of my 2023 experiences. From setting personal intentions at the year's start to recounting adventures in Spain, Sweden, Portugal, Poland and many other places. Even more important, I discuss the internal transformations that have tkane place during 2023. You will hear me expressing gr…

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Episode 166 - Conrad Grebel at 60, Holiday Video, Storm Closing 26:31

6M ago26:31

26:31

Marcus Shantz, president of Conrad Grebel University College, discusses 60 years of Grebel and the way its guiding principles inform its course offerings and student life. President Vivek Goel releases his annual winter holiday video. A new campus status page provides real-time status updates for each campus in the event of severe weather. We tell …

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Mayor Karen Bass: Year One in Focus 22:21

6M ago22:21

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In our first KNX In Depth monthly special, Charles Feldman sits down for a wide-ranging interview with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to discuss her first year in office and her progress on homelessness and a range of other issues.By Audacy

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Association of Urine Fentanyl Concentration With Severity of Opioid Withdrawal Among Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department 12:42

6M ago12:42

12:42

In episode 28 of Addiction Medicine: Beyond the Abstract, host Shawn McNeil, MD is joined my Ashish Thakrar, MD, MS, an addiction medicine specialist and Assistant Professor of Medicine with the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Thakrar discusses the outcome of his research, which aimed to determine whether fentanyl concentration is associated with t…

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Episode 165 - Student Transition, Giving Numbers, Lunchtime Jam 27:07

6M ago27:07

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Dr. Jenna Gilchrist, a postdoctoral fellow in psychology, discusses her study researching students' transition to first year of university. Get a recap of Giving Tuesday by the numbers. And the Keeping Well at Work Committee organizes a lunchtime jam session for people on campus to get together for musical collaboration.Links and resources: Giving …

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Episode 164 - Sustainable Flight, Teaching Awards, Employee Engagement 28:42

6M ago28:42

28:42

Suzanne Kearns, aviation professor and director of the Waterloo Centre for Sustainable Aeronautics, discusses the ways that interdisciplinary research and learning in sustainable aeronautics can benefit industry, people and the planet. Nominations are open for teaching excellence awards. The deadline for filling out the Employee Engagement Survey h…

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Episode 163 - Sustainability Progress, Highly Cited, Giving Tuesday 30:22

7M ago30:22

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Mathew Thijssen, director of sustainability, discusses the 2023 Environmental Sustainability Report and the progress we are making towards becoming carbon neutral. A dozen Waterloo researchers appear on a distinguished list for being highly cited. Fundraising challenges for Giving Tuesday allow you to support many causes at the University. And the …

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Bill O'Reilly joins KNX In Depth as the show says thank you and goodbye 30:33

8M ago30:33

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The entire state of Maine on edge as a suspected mass shooter is still out there nowhere to be found. We go In Depth. Kids in California probably need to see the dentist more. President Biden's sticky political situation with the Israel/Hamas war.By Audacy

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Lewiston, Maine resident on mass shooting lockdown: "I loaded my gun." 32:43

8M ago32:43

32:43

Another mass shooting. This time in Maine. 18 people killed. The shooter is still on the loose as the town of Lewiston is basically on lockdown. We go In Depth. New numbers show the economy is moving up. But a lot of people still aren't comfortable. We go In Depth into this big disconnect. A man who got a second chance almost no one gets--surviving…

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Republicans finally pick a House Speaker. So what happens next? 29:54

8M ago29:54

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A new House Speaker. Republicans finally come together and elect Louisiana's Mike Johnson. We go In Depth into who he is and why Republicans picked him. Governor Newsom met with a major world leader today. We go In Depth into what they talked about. Quirky rituals. Most of us do them, maybe without even realizing it. We look into whether they're go…

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A simple solution to stop irritating phantom traffic jams 30:26

8M ago30:26

30:26

California and other states hit Facebook's parent company, Meta, with a big federal lawsuit. They claim Meta tries to get kids addicted to social media. We go In Depth. Some researchers say they have the answer to ease a traffic problem. Another Tik Tok trend that can be dangerous for a woman's health.…

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Mid-air scare on a jet raises questions about the mental health of pilots 30:56

8M ago30:56

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A scare in the air. An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot is accused of trying to shut off a jet's engines in mid-flight. We go In Depth into the mental health of airline pilots. Hollywood is looking to end the actors' strike. Can it work before the holidays? We're going to make you IJBOL. If you don't know what we mean by that, we'll tell you because …

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Stanford scientist says there's no such thing as free will 30:32

8M ago30:32

30:32

The solution to high home prices and mortgage rates might be smaller homes. We go In Depth into whether we'll soon see a lot of new homes that are tinier than what we're used to. Three strikes and Jim Jordan is out as House Speaker nominee. Free will. We all have the power to make our own decisions. Or do we? One scientist says we don't. He explain…

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What are Governor Newsom's political motives for visiting Israel? 30:03

8M ago30:03

30:03

Donald Trump's former attorney flips and pleads guilty. We go In Depth into how this could be bad news for the former president down in Georgia. Governor Newsom is headed to Israel next week. We look into what his true political moves are with the visit. The future of affordable real estate in southern California could be the 3D printed home. We ex…

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War crimes investigator says Israel not to blame for Gaza hospital strike 29:20

8M ago29:20

29:20

President Biden stands with Israel. We go In Depth into whether the U.S. can help ease tensions in the region especially after the explosion at that hospital in Gaza. Cursive writing may be a lost art but it'll soon be re-discovered in schools in California. We go In Depth into why this might help students in other academic areas. Offices are filli…

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Incidence and Disparities in Use of Stigmatizing Language in Clinical Notes for Patients With Substance Use Disorder 11:06

8M ago11:06

11:06

The language used to describe people with substance use disorder impacts stigma and influences clinical decision-making. Host Dr. Shawn McNeil, MD discusses with Dr. Scott G. Weiner, MD the presence of stigmatizing language in clinical notes and detects patient- and provider-level differences. ----more---- Based on original research published in th…

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Incidence and Disparities in Use of Stigmatizing Language in Clinical Notes for Patients With Substance Use Disorder 12:06

8M ago12:06

12:06

The language used to describe people with substance use disorder impacts stigma and influences clinical decision-making. Host Dr. Shawn McNeil, MD discusses with Dr. Scott G. Weiner, MD the presence of stigmatizing language in clinical notes and detects patient- and provider-level differences. Based on original research published in the Journal of …

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Can speed cameras slow down LA drivers? 29:10

8M ago29:10

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President Biden getting ready for what might be the most important diplomatic mission of his presidency. We go In Depth into his upcoming visit to Israel. Alec Baldwin is in legal trouble again in New Mexico after it appeared his case was closed. Will speed cameras work to slow down LA drivers? Or will they disappear in a flash?…

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Did Israel have political and intelligence failures ahead of the Hamas attack? 30:45

8M ago30:45

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Did Hamas know secrets about Israel's military before the attack? We go In Depth into whether there were intelligence failures and what happens next. As the actors' strike drags on, others in Hollywood are getting frustrated they can't get back to work. Rite Aid is having major money problems. We look into whether it's a sign of a larger problem wi…

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Gaza braces for a full scale invasion by the Israeli Defense Forces -- Taking global terrorist threats too seriously, or not seriously enough -- Glimmer of hope for SAG-AFTRA? 33:51

8M ago33:51

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The Israeli Defense Forces have reportedly carried out their first raids inside Gaza ... which is only the start of what is anticipated to be a long, grinding and extremely destructive assault on Hamas in The Strip. We will go In Depth on whether Israel's goal of wiping out Hamas can really be achieved. And with Gaza already experiencing a full blo…

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Episode 162 - Whale Safe, Flu Vaccine, Bystander Training 22:33

8M ago22:33

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Graduate student Jake Chateauneuf tells us about a system he’s co-created to prevent whales from getting entangled in fishing gear. Health Services is offering the flu vaccine to students, their families, employees, alumni and retirees. Training is available for staff and faculty to help them intervene when they see harmful or potentially harmful b…

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Actors & studio executives halt negotiations, while moribund Hollywood hangs on by a thread -- The mother of an Israeli man kidnapped by Hamas pleads for her son's return 38:29

8M ago38:29

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The hopes of a quick resolution to the months-long actors strike were dashed when, in the early morning hours, SAG-AFTRA announced that studio executives have walked away from contract negotiations. Meaning the actors strike will continue indefinitely. What went wrong and how soon before the two sides get back to talking? We'll go In Depth. And the…

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Israel prepares for a brutal ground assault on Gaza -- House Republicans do the Speaker dance all over again -- New CDC director on In Depth 31:26

8M ago31:26

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About a million Israelis living in the northern territories of the country were sent scrambling for bomb shelters today, over reports that there was a massive incoming attack from Lebanon and Syria ... likely coming from Hezbollah fighters. The reports turned out to be a false alarm, but it shows how on edge Israel remains ... and how the possibili…

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The Israel-Hamas war is only just getting started: What is the range of Israeli self defense? Does the U.S. have enough weapons to arm two allies at once? And a survival story from an Israeli dance music ... 38:54

8M ago38:54

38:54

Air raid sirens have been going off most of the day over Israeli cities, as Hamas continues its barrage of rockets aimed at civilian targets ... meanwhile Israeli warplanes have already dropped over 1-thousand bombs on Gaza, with hundreds of Palestinians killed. With reports of horrific atrocities emerging from Southern Israel, the war between Isra…

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Israel and Hamas at war, thousands already dead and the threat of the entire Middle East getting involved 31:02

8M ago31:02

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Hamas launches a massive sneak attack on Israel. We will go In Depth on what has been the largest and deadliest attack on Israel since the 1948 ... and Israel's response. We'll also look at what this means for the entire region... and the intelligence failure that left Israel unprepared. We'll hear from both the Palestinian perspective on events ..…

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Boom time for jobs, but some say it's bad news for the economy 29:04

8M ago29:04

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The economy added more than 330-thousand new positions last month. We go In Depth. Electing a new Speaker: one Republican gets a very big endorsement. And...we talk with film-maker Ken Burns about an animal that has become an American icon, but was nearly wiped out.By Audacy

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Bed bugs creep out Paris. Are they a big problem here in southern California? 28:39

8M ago28:39

28:39

Paris--the city of lights. But it's not so romantic anymore. Why? Creepy little bed bugs. We go In Depth though into whether southern California needs to also worry about massive bed bug infestations. An idea quickly catching on amongst Republicans is invading Mexico to stop drug cartels. A Biden family member gets the boot from the White House. We…

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Should Kaiser workers legally be allowed to strike? 28:06

8M ago28:06

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Thousands of Kaiser workers in California and elsewhere are on strike. We go In Depth into whether those in the health care field should have the legal right to walk off the job. So what do the conservative Republicans in the House want exactly? They kicked out Kevin McCarthy. We go In Depth into what's next for them. More kids are now getting a di…

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy gets booted 35:10

8M ago35:10

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A conservative rebellion in the House. Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been voted out. Follow our live coverage as the vote was happening. A big national test is set for tomorrow. Don't worry. You won't miss it and you can't fail. There's a plan to shoot and kill a lot of deer on Catalina Island. We explain why.…

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Will $0 bail lead to more crime or more fairness in the criminal justice system? 30:44

8M ago30:44

30:44

Zero bail--A get out of jail free card? Or is it bringing fairness to the criminal justice system? We go In Depth with LA County DA George Gascon on a lawsuit trying to stop the policy. The governor has picked a new Senator. We look into who Laphonza Butler is. Is Gen Z not ready to work? Some bosses out there seem worried.…

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The life, legacy, and impact of California Senator Dianne Feinstein 25:52

8M ago25:52

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California loses an icon. Senator Dianne Feinstein dies at the age of 90. We go In Depth into how she shaped politics here and in Washington DC. Who will Governor Newsom pick to take over for Senator Feinstein? And will that person decide to run for the seat? A murder mystery that's gripped Las Vegas, LA and the hip hop world might be solved. An ar…

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Episode 161 - Reconciliation Student, University Club, Employee Equity 20:39

8M ago20:39

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First Nations student Jeremiah Hyslop tells us what removing an offensive term in an eye exam has to do with reconciliation. The University Club is reopened for your dining pleasure. Complete your employee equity census to help paint an accurate picture of the UWaterloo community. And Waterloo recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliatio…

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High gas prices. Are lawmakers to blame too? 27:50

8M ago27:50

27:50

Gas prices. Will they ever come down? We go In Depth to find out why they're shooting up so quickly and what might bring them down. Governor Newsom says he's making moves to get the Winter Blend out early but others in Sacramento say more needs to be done. More Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. It could be a troubling sign Taylor met Travis' mom so ea…

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Can Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce make it? 28:56

9M ago28:56

28:56

Former President Trump is the front-runner but can his Republican challengers gain some ground at the Reagan Library? We go In Depth into tonight's GOP presidential debate. Hollywood might be facing a big production scheduling issue soon. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Can these two make it?By Audacy

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Amazon slapped with massive monopoly lawsuit 29:53

9M ago29:53

29:53

Amazon is now the target of a big monopoly lawsuit led by the federal government. We go In Depth into what this might mean for the online giant. Cars are getting fancier and fancier and thieves are getting smarter and smarter when it comes to stealing them. We go In Depth into how you can better protect your vehicle. Men are finding love by creatin…

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Will the tentative WGA deal help end the SAG-AFTRA strike? 27:33

9M ago27:33

27:33

Hollywood writers have a tentative deal with studios. Now what happens to the actors? We go In Depth into when Hollywood can get back to business. The CDC is worried about flesh-eating bacteria. Phone etiquette keeps changing. We look into when it's ok to text, call and even leave a voicemail so you don't make things awkward with others.…

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California Insurance Commissioner calls new insurance deal "beneficial" for homeowners 28:40

9M ago28:40

28:40

What might be a good deal for homeowners in California could be a bigger win for insurance companies. We go In Depth. Hollywood studios and writers are looking to hammer out a deal as local businesses are hoping for a quick return to normal. World peace is a dream that might become reality due to AI.…

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Can an insanity defense work for the man charged with murdering an LA County Sheriff's Deputy? 28:44

9M ago28:44

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Are Hollywood writers and studios close to a deal to end the strike? We go In Depth to find out. We also go In Depth into whether pleading not guilty by reason of insanity might work for the man accused in the recent murder of an LA County Sheriff's Deputy. People are trying the opposite of ghosting when dating now. Seems mature but it can lead to …

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Hollywood strikes leave cake and candy supplier "hanging by a thread" 30:32

9M ago30:32

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If you're trying to lose weight, there might be an ideal time to exercise. We go In Depth and tell you when you should work up a sweat. Writers and studios are talking again as local business owners hope Hollywood can get back to normal so they can also get back to normal. A fish in San Francisco is so old it was born before the Golden Gate Bridge …

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Does Governor Newsom have the power to end the Hollywood strikes? 31:29

9M ago31:29

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Can the governor end the Hollywood strikes? We go In Depth into whether Gavin Newsom is just playing politics or if he can actually get something done. If you get really sick, you'll be glad a certain group of people is moving to California. We talk to one of the co-creators of the hit docuseries "Telemarketers" about what makes that industry so se…

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. sits down with KNX In Depth 33:27

9M ago33:27

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Don't look at the gas prices if you're driving. They'll shock you. We go In Depth into why they're going up so quickly. We could see some big progress this week between striking Hollywood writers and producers. Charles talked to presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. who had a lot to say about vaccines, the Democratic primary system and whet…

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How much does it cost to raise a kid? A new estimate might be way too low 28:48

9M ago28:48

28:48

If you're looking to get the most up-to-date COVID vaccine, you'll have to wait. How long? We go In Depth to figure that out. If you're a parent you're probably not surprised to hear kids are expensive. But a new report explains just how much money you'll need.By Audacy

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Episode 160 - SMILE Club, Postdoc Appreciation, Consent Culture 23:15

9M ago23:15

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Math student Rastin Rassoli discusses SMILE, a student mental health club he created. Some units on campus have refreshed their identities for 2023 and beyond. Waterloo hosts a number of events as part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week. And Waterloo’s Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office is bringing awareness to the 2nd Annual Consent A…

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Actor Jeff Daniels shares Hollywood stories and lessons learned in new project 28:42

9M ago28:42

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The president's son indicted. We go In Depth into the twisting federal case against Hunter Biden. Bill Maher is returning with his hit HBO show without writers who are on strike. We look into whether his fans will join him or side with the writers. We talk to actor Jeff Daniels. He's sharing everything you've ever wanted to know about him and his l…

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