Best Ann Marie Baldonado Podcasts (2024)

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Embracing the Messiness of Life 27:16

4+ y ago27:16

27:16

In our final episode of the series, we're looking at how you can take the messiness of the last few months and embrace it to have a more creative and resilient life. To do so, we're joined by Tim Harford from the podcast Cautionary Tales. He's also the author of Messy: How to Be Creative and Resilient in a Tidy-Minded World. Plus, we do a little bi…

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Pornography, Shared Passwords, Incognito Mode, Oh My! 24:59

4+ y ago24:59

24:59

Since the pandemic started, kids have been spending more time online. So how do we keep them from chatting with strangers, sharing passwords, and discovering adult content? Anya Kamenetz, author of The Art of Screen Time, gives us strategies for making sure your kids are safe and responsible on the internet even when you're not watching. We'll also…

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Making Space with Christian Robinson 23:17

4+ y ago23:17

23:17

Feeling angry lately? Overwhelmed? How about your kids? Author and illustrator Christian Robinson has created a tool to help young people process powerful emotions through art. In this episode he'll talk about his video series Making Space, and how childhood struggles can be spun into stories. After the show: Watch Making Space with artist Christia…

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W. Kamau Bell Sings Daniel Tiger 21:14

4+ y ago21:14

21:14

With our nation in turmoil over COVID-19 and protests against systemic racism, the idea of talking about chores may seem frivolous. But most American families are still at home, overwhelmed by laundry, dishes, and dust piling up at unprecedented rates. How do we get our kids to help? Asha Dornfest has some ideas. She's the author of the books Paren…

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Racism and Resilience 26:49

4+ y ago26:49

26:49

Racism has a profound impact on the health and well-being of our kids. This week, racism against the Black community is being laid bare for all families to see—from the pandemic's disproportionate impact to police brutality and other racist violence. For this week's show, child psychologist Allison Briscoe-Smith will share her advice for talking wi…

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Julie Andrews and Raising a Reader 24:50

4+ y ago24:50

24:50

Reading, writing, and storytelling can be a creative first aid kit for families stuck at home during the pandemic. But where do you begin if your kid says they don't want to read or write? Today we've got some strategies for making reading and writing exciting. First, we'll hear some games dreamed up by the one and only Julie Andrews. She and her d…

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Rob Huebel, Grace Lin, and the COVID Slide 26:18

4+ y ago26:18

26:18

With the school year coming to an end, parents and caregivers might be feeling a mix of relief and worry: relief that they no longer have to play makeshift teacher … and worry that they didn't do enough to help their kids learn this year. In today's episode, Amanda Morin from Understood shares tips on how to support your kids in these last few week…

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Managing Pandemic Anxiety, Stress-Free TV, Hug a Tree 21:20

4+ y ago21:20

21:20

During a pandemic, there's so much to be stressed about. Dr. Dave Anderson of the Child Mind Institute has some strategies for keeping your anxiety in check—including one that involves eating a sandwich! Plus, some de-stressy family TV suggestions from Polly Conway from Common Sense Media. And then the director of the Icelandic Forest Service Þröst…

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Unveiling Invisible Work, Husband Education, Edible Surprises 21:51

4+ y ago21:51

21:51

What happens when the invisible work of mothers becomes visible during a pandemic? Better Life Lab director Brigid Schulte says now is the perfect time for couples to dream up better ways to share responsibilities at home. Then, Common Sense's Editor-in-Chief Jill Murphy recommends some great content for Mom that is not about being a mom. Plus, the…

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Screentime, Scribble Time, Space-Out Time 25:48

4+ y ago25:48

25:48

Ever since schools closed due to social-distancing requirements, a lot of kids have been spending most of their time online. Today we'll find out whether all that screen time is harmful—and we'll get some drawing lessons from author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka and some weird parenting wins from the Longest Shortest Time podcast's Hillary F…

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Mom, I'd Like to Make an Appointment 2:02

4+ y ago2:02

2:02

The coronavirus has upended families' lives. Host Ann Marie Baldonado talks with experts, celebrities, and listeners about life, work, and learning with kids at home. And we want to hear YOUR tips and suggestions! What questions do you have right now? How are you getting through this? Send your questions and tips -- especially the strange ones -- t…

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That Dont Impress Terry Much - Rapture 0:18

6y ago0:18

0:18

More things that don't impress Terry Gross.By Fresh Air From WHYY

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That Don't Impress Terry Much - Ronan 0:18

6y ago0:18

0:18

How do you improve upon Shania Twain's 1997 hit? Add Terry.By Fresh Air From WHYY

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Willie O'Ree, NHL's First Black Player 18:22

6+ y ago18:22

18:22

O'Ree spoke with Fresh Air's Dave Davies in 2008. He has been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.By Fresh Air From WHYY

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'Fresh Air' Remembers Engineer Kevin Griffin 5:49

7y ago5:49

5:49

We remember longtime WHYY engineer Kevin Griffin, who died Saturday. We'll miss him.By Fresh Air From WHYY

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Farewell to Ann Marie Baldonado 3:48

7y ago3:48

3:48

For 20 of our 30 years, Ann Marie Baldonado has worked on Fresh Air, first as an intern, then associate producer, and for the past bunch of years, she's produced interviews with film and TV people. We say goodbye to her today. We will miss her so.By Fresh Air From WHYY

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Dorothy Ferebee Obituary 5:26

7y ago5:26

5:26

Dorothy Ferebee, our longtime Administrative Assistant, joined the Fresh Air team in 1990. She died last week, after a long illness. We'll miss her terribly. This is her on-air obituary.By Fresh Air From WHYY

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Celebrating 30 Years Nationwide 6:51

7+ y ago6:51

6:51

30 years ago today, Fresh Air became a daily, national show on NPR. Terry looks back on some of the most memorable moments over the years. #FreshAir30By Fresh Air From WHYY

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From the Archives: Sacha Baron Cohen On 'Borat' 51:06

7+ y ago51:06

51:06

In 2007 while promoting the film 'Borat,' director/writer/star Sacha Baron Cohen did almost all press in character as Borat. We were lucky enough to get an interview with Cohen out of character, and it ended up being a staff favorite. We noticed the audio it isn't online, so here it is.By Fresh Air From WHYY

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Goodbye, John Sheehan! 4:59

7+ y ago4:59

4:59

We're so sad to say goodbye to Fresh Air producer John Sheehan today. He's worked with us for 9 years, writing copy, editing a zillion interviews, and producing Fresh Air Weekend. John also created a podcast for kids, The Radio Adventures of Eleanor Amplified, which dropped last year. You can listen to a little bit of it here, as part of our goodby…

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Anthony Bourdain On Why Food is Political 2:26

8y ago2:26

2:26

"There's nothing actually more political than food," he says.By Fresh Air From WHYY

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Trevor Noah on the Power of Language 4:18

8y ago4:18

4:18

'Daily Show' host Trevor Noah reads a passage from his book, 'Born a Crime,' about how he uses language to “cross boundaries.” He reads in Afrikaans and Zulu.By Fresh Air From WHYY

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross Drop by The Lonely Island feat. Funkmaster Flex 0:15

8+ y ago0:15

0:15

The Lonely Island guys give Fresh Air's opening an upgrade. Special thanks to Peter Rosenberg!By Fresh Air From WHYY

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Farewell Dorothy! 5:14

8+ y ago5:14

5:14

Today we say goodbye to our longtime administrative assistant, Dorothy Ferebee. She joined the Fresh Air team in 1990.By Fresh Air From WHYY

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Downton Abbey Walking Dead Mashup 1:27

9+ y ago1:27

1:27

Walking Dead showrunner Scott M. Gimple listens to Fresh Air producer Sam Briger's Walking Dead/Downton Abbey mashup. The full interview:The Allure Of Gore: 'Walking Dead' Producer On Zombies And Mean Tweets http://n.pr/1JoB6PQBy Fresh Air From WHYY