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House Of The Dragon With Mary & Blake is dedicated to the hit TV show on HBO, House Of The Dragon In House Of The Dragon with Mary & Blake, House Of The Dragon podcast hosts Mary and Blake dive in head first on character, theme, favorite moments, production, predictions and every facet you can think of for House Of The Dragon on HBO. While we have read A Song Of Ice And Fire books, we have not yet read Fire & Blood. Furthermore, since we are podcasting one episode at a time, this will be a S ...
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Here you'll find me talking about stuff, and asking the opinions of you the people!
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Where we talk about lasers, life and all the ish in between!
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A Black Boy and His Black Coffee is a podcast in the form of a conversation meant to empower, embolden and elevate the Black Community. Open enrollment is welcomed as everyone can get a dose of his uninhibited, uninterrupted, anti-alternative fact soapbox. So, if you enjoy your coffee black with no cream, and conversations real with no filter then this is a moment for you. And for those that enjoy coffee with their cream, a dose will be had for you as well.
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Blonde Hair Black Heart covers pop culture and current events as told by a guy with hair of gold and a heart of coal. Listeners can expect hilarious takes on your favorite moments from TV, movies, music, & more, plus interviews, politics, and a lot of personal stories that will make you realize that having a black heart is better than having no heart at all and that blondes really do have more fun!
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One man's opinions and commentaries on happenings in the video game industry.
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I will be talking about different topics. Life, music and current events. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marcus-my/support
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Come one, come all, to this tragic affair, and subscribe here for the best music show in your podcast library. Hosted by Blake Murphy and Jake Goldsbie, Columbia House Party is your home for Riots and Black Parades, Cork Trees and Significant Others. At times it will showcase the very finest the music industry had to offer, often around the pop-punk and emo boom of the early-to-mid 2000s. At its worst, it will indulge in those forgotten records we all have lurking in our collection. All the ...
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Check out the Proper English Podcast produced by Proper English LLC, and hosted by Blake The Great. ENJOY
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The Chosen Gods Podcast seeks to empower members of the afro-spiritual community, and their allies, to achieve optimal mental, spiritual, and financial wellness. Reach a new and improved lifestyle by gaining insights through powerful, relatable, and authentic conversations
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Join The Langston Joules and Papermade as we embark on a mission to increase Black people’s interest in STEM by exploring science from a Black perspective, bringing the diaspora’s STEM feats to the forefront, and thus spawning a new wave of Black techies, scientists, engineers and medical professionals.
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Enjoy live conversations from the biggest literary arts festival in the country featuring Black writers, Black stories, and Black culture.
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A four part weekly podcast exploring four icons of African History. Tara Munroe is joined by a special guest each week as they delve into the life and legacies of Eric Williams, Olive Morris, Paul Stephenson and Barbara Blake Hannah. Special guests from the world of Academia, Art and Activism.
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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay dissect the biggest topics in Black culture, politics, and sports. Two times per week, they will wade into the most important and timely conversations, frequently inviting guests on the podcast and occasionally debating each other.
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The Comic Trope is a podcast about Comics and the culture that surrounds them. I, Me, Blake invite friends over (Such as Smiling Dave, Encyclopedia Black, Amazing Amos and others) to ask questions about the things we all google while at work.
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What really matters to Black Austinites?
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Curl up and enjoy discovering the history and ghostly events that surround different places, locations and people.
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Blake Reilly and friends break down the Disney's popular hockey trilogy The Mighty Ducks five minutes at a time in a weekly funny show. 2020 MxM Award: Best Weekly Show
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Today's tricky tongue twister. Podcast by @andyberdan (twitter) Podcast image by David Boyle. See him on IG at @davids_doodles
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Blake and Kyle break down Clerks one minute at a time, Clerks II two minutes at a time and break down other aspects of the View Askeniverse.
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Two Bounce enthusiasts, Dad & Dad, discuss the only type of music to have ever existed (and subsequently get side-tracked). An Endless Banter Podcasts production!
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Weekly Space for Everyday People - SpaceWeek is a news podcast to bring you everything currently happening in our galactic backyard. Join us each week to discuss topics such as Astronomy, Exploration, Research, and ongoing programs from industry leaders like NASA and SpaceX. We present things in an easy and fun way that makes listening to our podcast enjoyable for everyone!
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Let's talk about movies. Also TV shows. And general pop culture. Maybe books.
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Daily commentary on news, culture, and politics with freethinker Amala Ekpunobi.
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The Grind Podcast, hosted by Erik Van Woerkom is a hunting podcast that varies in topics of shooting, bow hunting, ammo, behind the scenes of hunts, and anything else hunting-related.
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Blake Law and Brad Chester interview 40k community members about their favorite faction lore, and what got them into the faction!
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Interviews with Scholars of Intellectual History about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history
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Boston.com's Bruins reporter Conor Ryan offers up weekly thoughts, opinions and analysis on all things surrounding the Black and Gold in “Poke The Bear” — a new podcast centered on the Original Six club. Each week, Conor and a number of guests offer in-depth breakdowns on the latest news surrounding the B’s — and having plenty of fun along the way. So sit back, grab a libation (or Dunks, no one’s judging here) and let’s talk some hockey.
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Welcome to the Short Back and Sides Show (SBAS), the podcast that pays homage to the rich tradition of black barber shop culture. Join our five professional hosts, The Doc aka Wayne, Million-are-Mike aka Mike, Pleasure P aka Pascal, Trife aka Terry, RW aka Ries, and Mr Blake aka Kieron, as they engage in insightful conversations about the past, present, and future experiences of black men. SBAS is more than just a podcast; it's a virtual barber shop where we gather to exchange ideas, seek wi ...
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Life long acquaintances talking about anything from Abraham Lincoln to the first slave he freed and everything in between. We question everything "colorful" from religion, to comedy, and even to your mom's preference on black or white Jesus. New topics are always coming up, and sometimes they're hard to swallow. So sit back, relax, and take a load off, "WE'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE"!! DISCLAIMER, we don't mean to be offensive unless you are offended.
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Sh!t Talk Reviews is a group of friends that shit talk each other and help lovers of rock, metal, punk and hardcore music discover present day noise that is actually worth the time to listen to. As a rule, the shit talking is kept between the three jokers doing the reviews and is not directed at the artists who are reviewed. Is this a podcast for the kiddos? Eh, there's some foul language and shots are routinely fired between the hosts, so perhaps not. (On the other hand, the kids these days ...
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat reporters Curt Hogg and Todd Rosiak join host JR Radcliffe to discuss the Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball and life on the Brewers beat.
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REWIND: The Podcast, led by the dynamic duo Blake Rackley and Raven Dawson, is your ultimate time-traveling experience through the coolest corners of pop culture. These two besties, whose friendship blossomed whilst reminiscing the golden era of flip phones and mixtapes, bring you the juiciest discussions on everything from today’s hottest hits to the OG classics that shaped our childhoods. With their infectious energy and encyclopedic knowledge of all things rad, Raven and Blake serve up a ...
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Working class and queer actor Laura Checkley (King Gary, Screw) and working class theatre director Hannah Chissick (Treason, Little Wars) discuss and celebrate all things working class. Each episode they are joined by a different guest who grew up working class. They talk about their journey and rise to where they are now, celebrating their success and hopefully inspiring a few along the way. Guests include: comedians, actors, sports stars, poets, and more - fondly remembering their roots an ...
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JACK & AUDREY'S PRIVATE VOICEMAILS ABOUT CELEBRITIES' PERSONAL LIVES WERE LEAKED.
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Interviews with Authors about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
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We're Still Spinning: We are two entertainment PR specialists that have spent the last 20 years of our lives manufacturing mainstream headlines from the taint of society (the media machine) and would now like to dedicate the next chapter of our careers to dissecting our collective newsfeeds through a delightfully ruthless (and very qualified) PR lens. Brand apologies, celebrity statements, new products that aim to disrupt but mostly just disturb...we talk (tawk) about it all.
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R&B Money Podcast is hosted by the Legendary Grammy Award winning R&B singer/songwriter/producer TANK and his business partner multi-platinum songwriter & executive J. Valentine. This podcast is for the super dedicated R&B fans, covering everything from Keith Sweat to Pink Sweat$. R&B Money has created a fly space for artist & executives in the game to reminisce, with exceptional compelling story telling and a place of discovery for the fans.
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Welcome to Pagan's Witchy Corner! Here, you can find discussions on the world of witchcraft and the occult with some of the top voices in these communities. I will also share aspects of my own practice and how I integrate it into our life on our homestead. Sometimes, as a rare treat, I upload guided meditations and rituals. Check out the blog and follow me on social media: https://linktr.ee/witchycornerproductions Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paganswitchycorn ...
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Former High Times senior editor and columnist Bobby Black joins us each week to bring us the Burndown (a quick recap of the week’s top pot headlines), Trumpocalypse Now (a running commentary on the state of the embattled Trump administration), and Rockin’ Reviews (reviewing cannabis-related products, music, films and events). Plus, guest interviews and so much more.
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Join Brad and Blake Perry as they guide you through what’s worth watching in theaters and at home.
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King of Wrestling Podcast puts the spotlight on Independent Wrestlers & Promotions we interview a new Wrestler or Promotion every week,
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The Slate Daily feed includes new episodes from more than 30 shows in the Slate Podcast Network. You'll get thought provoking analysis, storytelling, and commentary on everything from news and politics to arts, culture, technology, and entertainment. Discover new shows you never knew you were missing.
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Ebony Blake & Shavey Brown are breaking down the juiciest snubs in awards show history! Two triple threats and longtime BFFs from NYC have the rapport and the savvy to guide you through all this “snubbery” - and have fun doing it! From the Grammys to the Oscars, you won’t want to miss these hot takes on historic snubs of (ahem, mostly) Black artists as Shavey & Eb set out to find the Greatest Snub of All. Because no matter what they take from Bey, they can’t take away her dignity! Tune in fo ...
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The Leader and Lover podcast showcases Black women who have it all. It dispels any misnomers that Black women can't be powerful in the boardroom and pleasurable in the bedroom.
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Hand Me My Purse provides a comprehensive approach to understanding and tackling social emotional well-being, cultural matters, mental health, and everyday life experiences in the Black community. Think of it like talking to your favorite Auntie, in this case, ~Auntie Supreme~ MeMe Walker! In her purse she has everything you need to approach these experiences from a transparent, relatable, authentic, and funny perspective. The concept of handing your Auntie her purse is a catalyst for action ...
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This week, we welcome back Blake from Great Lake Laser Suppy. He updates us on his journey. Also, he has a generous deal for our listeners/viewers. If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us on Patreon!! You can check out the tier options and perks here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRileyBlackProject Check out my Linktree for my social media li…
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Bessie N. Rigakos and Wesley R. Bishop, "Liberating Fat Bodies: Social Media Censorship and Body Size Activism" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024)
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Using a multidisciplinary and intersectional approach, Liberating Fat Bodies: Social Media Censorship and Body Size Activism (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024) by Dr. Wesley Bishop & Dr. Bessie Rigakos explores the social factors that influence the ways in which societal norms police fat bodies. Chapters examine the racist and colonial constructions of Wes…
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Uluğ Kuzuoğlu, "Codes of Modernity: Chinese Scripts in the Global Information Age" (Columbia UP, 2023)
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In the late nineteenth century, Chinese reformers and revolutionaries believed that there was something fundamentally wrong with the Chinese writing system. The Chinese characters, they argued, were too cumbersome to learn, blocking the channels of communication, obstructing mass literacy, and impeding scientific progress. What had sustained a civi…
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Claire Carter et al., "Contemporary Vulnerabilities: Reflections on Social Justice Methodologies" (U Alberta Press, 2024)
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Contemporary Vulnerabilities: Reflections on Social Justice Methodologies (U Alberta Press, 2024) centres on critical reflections about vulnerable moments in research committed to social change. Exploring the many vulnerabilities within social science research, this interdisciplinary collection gathers critical stories, reflections, and analyses ab…
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Nick Haddad, "The Last Butterflies: A Scientist's Quest to Save a Rare and Vanishing Creature" (Princeton UP, 2019)
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Butterflies have long captivated the imagination of humans, from naturalists to children to poets. Indeed it would be hard to imagine a world without butterflies. And yet their populations are declining at an alarming rate, to the extent that even the seemingly ubiquitous Monarch could conceivably go the way of the Passenger Pigeon. Many other, mor…
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Robin Bernstein, "Freeman’s Challenge: The Murder That Shook America’s Original Prison for Profit" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
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In the early nineteenth century, as slavery gradually ended in the North, a village in New York State invented a new form of unfreedom: the profit-driven prison. Uniting incarceration and capitalism, the village of Auburn built a prison that enclosed industrial factories. There, "slaves of the state" were leased to private companies. The prisoners …
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Bruce W. Dearstyne, "Progressive New York: Change and Reform in the Empire State, 1900-1920: A Reader" (SUNY Press, 2024)
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In the first two decades of the twentieth century, New York State was a hotbed of change. Cities grew as immigrants arrived from Europe and African Americans trekked up from the South. Corporations grew in power and women fought for the right to vote. In political speeches, muckraking journalism, and expert reports, New Yorkers argued out the issue…
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Jennifer Ponce de León, "Another Aesthetics Is Possible: Arts of Rebellion in the Fourth World War" (Duke UP, 2021)
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In Another Aesthetics Is Possible: Arts of Rebellion in the Fourth World War (Duke UP, 2021), Jennifer Ponce de León examines the roles that art can play in the collective labour of creating and defending another social reality. Focusing on artists and art collectives in Argentina, Mexico, and the United States, Ponce de León shows how experimental…
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Julie Kliegman, "Mind Game: An Inside Look at the Mental Health Playbook of Elite Athletes" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2024)
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In growing numbers, athletes are speaking up about their struggles with mental illness—including high-profile stars such as Michael Phelps, Kevin Love, Simone Biles, and Naomi Osaka. More disclosures are surely on the way, as athletes recognize that their openness can help others and inspire those around them. In Mind Game: An Inside Look at the Me…
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Laurien Vastenhout, "Between Community and Collaboration: 'Jewish Councils' in Western Europe under Nazi Occupation" (Cambridge UP, 2022)
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The first comprehensive, comparative study of the 'Jewish Councils' in the Netherlands, Belgium and France during Nazi rule. In the postwar period, there was extensive focus on these organisations' controversial role as facilitators of the Holocaust. They were seen as instruments of Nazi oppression, aiding the process of isolating and deporting the…
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Christopher Beckman, "Twist in the Tail: How the Humble Anchovy Flavoured Western Cuisine" (Hurst, 2024)
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A Twist in the Tail: How the Humble Anchovy Flavoured Western Cuisine (Hurst, 2024) by Christopher Beckman takes readers on a tantalising voyage through European and American gastronomic history, following the trail of a small but mighty fish: the anchovy. Whether in ubiquitous Roman garum, mass-produced British condiments, elaborate French haute c…
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Dear Prudence | I’m Dating My Former Professor and It’s Affecting My Relationship With My Sisters. Help!
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In this episode, Samantha Bee (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and Choice Words with Samantha Bee) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers about what to do when your relationship with an older man is compromising your living situation, how to respond when your children’s disagreements are threatening your relationship with…
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What Next TBD: Crypto Courts the 2024 Vote
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The last crypto boom left the industry cash-rich and reputation-poor, so they’re doing what any beleaguered industry does—donating to politicians. Guest: Zeke Faux, investigative reporter for Bloomberg and author of Number Go Up. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your …
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A Word: Masters of the House…and the Senate
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Many congressional staffers and workers on Capitol Hill have argued that, regardless of the party in power, the institution hasn’t evolved much on diversity in the workplace. And that means African Americans are frequently underrepresented in high level jobs, and can often be targets of racism and abuse during their work. On today’s episode of A Wo…
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Disney CANCELS Star Wars: The Acolyte After One Season
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It’s been announced that Star Wars: The Acolyte will not be renewed on Disney+ for a season 2. SHOCKER! Many on the left say this is the result of racist, misogynistic Star Wars “fans” who couldn’t bare the thought of a queer, POC Star Wars story. I have a different theory. Let’s talk about it!
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Political Gabfest: The Democrats ‘Do Something’ Convention
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This week, John Dickerson returns and joins Emily Bazelon and David Plotz to discuss the Democratic National Convention; presidential polls; and overtourism. Here are this week’s chatters: John: @jdickerson on Threads: Background Sounds on iPhone Emily: Tablets Shattered by Joshua Leifer; Gabfest Reads: Where Does the American Jewish Experience Go …
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Michael Tyler previews keynote address campaign strategyBy CBS Radio News
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CBS NEWS INTERVIEWS: Oprah Winfrey on why she took the stage at the DNC to endorse Kamala Harris
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Oprah Winfrey on why she took the stage at the DNC to endorse Kamala HarrisBy CBS Radio News
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Could the Bruins bring in a former star on a PTO deal?
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In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky run through some potential PTO pickups for the Bruins ahead of training camp, including Blake Wheeler and Max Pacioretty. That, and much more! Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn y…
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Care & Feeding: Parenting Fearlessly, Onstage and Off
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On this episode: Lucy sits down with actress and author Mandy Gonzalez for a wide-ranging conversation about parenting, building a creative mom group, and enduring cancer treatment with your head held high. Mandy also answers questions from our own budding Broadway stars. Then: Lucy, Zak, and Elizabeth debrief with a round of parenting Triumphs & F…
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Blake Lively Cancelled!!! It Ends With Us Drama
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Blake Lively has been smeared a ton in the news recently. Is this a PR attack or is Blake Lively just THAT CONTROVERSIAL. What do you think? ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVW97dZy-yMBy Mediaholic
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Have you been told your draft isn’t ready yet, because you still need to find your argument? We have all gotten that feedback at some point. But what we haven’t been told is how to find our argument. Today we return to The Dissertation-to-Book Workbook: Exercises for Developing and Revising Your Book Manuscript (U Chicago Press, 2023), with Dr. Kat…
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Robert McCorquodale, "Business and Human Rights" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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Business and Human Rights Law is a rapidly growing area of law, which has dramatically transformed many parts of international law. In this new volume in the Elements series, Robert McCorquodale explores how the responsibility for human rights abuses has transitioned from a purely state obligation to also being the responsibility of businesses. Bus…
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Ren Pepitone, "Brotherhood of Barristers: A Cultural History of the British Legal Profession, 1840–1940" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
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How did ideas of masculinity shape the British legal profession and the wider expectations of the white-collar professional? Brotherhood of Barristers: A Cultural History of the British Legal Profession, 1840–1940 (Cambridge University Press, 2024) by Dr. Ren Pepitone examines the cultural history of the Inns of Court – four legal societies whose r…
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Duane A. Garrett, "Job: Evangelical Exegetical Commentary" (Lexham Academic, 2024)
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The book of Job is challenging. Its Hebrew is often obscure, its length and subject matter are intimidating, and its meaning has been debated throughout the history of biblical interpretation. Thankfully, in Job: Evangelical Exegetical Commentary (Lexham Academic, 2024), Duane A. Garrett presents a fresh argument for the book's meaning. Job demonst…
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Edward Pearson, "The Enslaved and Their Enslavers: Power, Resistance, and Culture in South Carolina, 1670-1825" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2023)
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In The Enslaved and Their Enslavers: Power, Resistance, and Culture in South Carolina, 1670-1825 (U Pennsylvania Press, 2023), Edward Pearson offers a sweeping history of slavery in South Carolina, from British settlement in 1670 to the dawn of the Civil War. For enslaved peoples, the shape of their daily lives depended primarily on the particular …
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In this episode Salman Sayyid talks to Ian Almond about his work in world literature, including his 2021 book World Literature Decentered which looks at literature beyond the idea of the West. Ian is professor of World Literature at Georgetown University, whose work asks what it would mean to do literary study that embraces the non-West not as a re…
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Jeffery D. Long et al., "Hinduism and Tribal Religions" (Springer, 2021)
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Hinduism and Tribal Religions (Springer, 2021) offers an overview of Hinduism as found in India and the diaspora. Exploring Hinduism in India in dynamic interaction, rather than in isolation, the volume discusses the relation of Hinduism with other religions of Indian origin and with religions which did not originate in India but have been a major …
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"The Threepenny Review": A Discussion with Wendy Lesser
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Today’s spotlight is on the literary magazine The Threepenny Review. I’m joined by the magazine’s founding and current Editor, Wendy Lesser. Wendy Lesser is the author of twelve nonfiction books and one novel; her latest book, entitled Scandinavian Noir: In Pursuit of a Mystery, came out from Farrar Straus & Giroux in May 2020. She has received awa…
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This week, Modya and David look at the weekly Torah portion through a new lens -- that of Truth. They explore whether there is absolute truth, and when and if to be truthful in thought, speech, and action. They explore how Moses changes some of the narrative of the past 40 years, and what that means for both the speaker (Moses) and the listener (ou…
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Rachel Kousser, "Alexander at the End of the World: The Forgotten Final Years of Alexander the Great" (Mariner Books, 2024)
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In 330 BC, Alexander the Great conquers the city of Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire. His troops later burn it to the ground, capping centuries of tensions between the Hellenistic Greeks and Macedonians and the Persians. That event kicks off Rachel Kousser’s book Alexander at the End of the World: The Forgotten Final Years o…
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What Next: The DNC Is A Party. How Long Will It Last?
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They swapped candidates, are on the offensive, and almost all in accord. The Democrats are suddenly feeling good. Guest: Jim Newell, senior politics writer at Slate. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by…
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Working: Transitioning From One Project to the Next
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On this week's episode of Working Overtime, hosts Ronald Young Jr. and June Thomas get into the weeds on in-between time and pivoting from one job to the next. June is at the tail end of the promotional tour of her book, while Ronald is gearing up for a new season of his podcast Weight For It. How do you take the final steps of wrapping up one proj…
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Reacting to the DNC: DELULU, NUTS, CRINGE
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The Democratic National Convention has kicked off in Chicago with plenty of awkward moments and speeches from AOC, Joe Biden, the Obamas, and more. Plus Bill Maher’s strange conversation with two young girls goes viral, and Amazon’s show My Lady Jane with a gay black disabled king of England is canceled after one season. Become a Patron: https://ww…
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CBS NEWS INTERVIEWS: FKA twigs on how new adaptation of The Crow redefines cult classic
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FKA twigs on how new adaptation of The Crow redefines cult classicBy CBS Radio News
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CBS NEWS INTERVIEWS: How a Black swim instructor is tackling inequalities in aquatic sports
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How a Black swim instructor is tackling inequalities in aquatic sportsBy CBS Radio News
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OVER: The Acolyte Is Officially Cancelled!
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One of the worst shows on television has finally reached its end. Disney has decided to pull the plug and will not be renewing The Acolyte Season 2. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuQYMO3B9LQBy Mediaholic
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PR PLAN: TRUMP'S AI vs. TAYLOR SWIFT, BEYONCE'S WHISK(E)Y, JLO + BEN (THE FINAL CHAPTER)
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In this episode, we examine Donald Trump's recent use of AI to create an unauthorized candidacy endorsement from Taylor Swift. It kind of reminds us of the movie CLUELESS when 'Cher' sends herself flowers and accepts them in front of a room of people she is hoping to impress and influence. We look at the media coverage around this news item, noting…
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On this week's episode of The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine welcome the multi-talented Robin Thicke to the pod. Robin shares his deep connection to Black culture, influenced by six generations of musicians in his family. The conversation covers his early days learning from industry legends, his breakthrough moments, and his experiences wo…
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Le Lin, "The Fruits of Opportunism: Noncompliance and the Evolution of China's Supplemental Education Industry" (U Chicago Press, 2022)
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An in-depth examination of the regulatory, entrepreneurial, and organizational factors contributing to the expansion and transformation of China’s supplemental education industry. Like many parents in the United States, parents in China, increasingly concerned with their children’s academic performance, are turning to for-profit tutoring businesses…
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Diana V. Edelman and Philippe Guillaume, "The Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures in Five Minutes" (Equinox, 2024)
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The Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures in 5 Minutes (Equinox Books, 2024), co-edited by Philippe Guillaume and Diana V. Edelman, is a digestible, concise, reader-friendly introduction to biblical scholarship for undergraduate students and lay readers alike. Written without technical language or jargon by diverse specialists in Hebrew Bible, its 83 cha…
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Joachim C. Häberlen, "Beauty Is in the Street: Protest and Counterculture in Post-War Europe" (Penguin, 2023)
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In post-war Europe, protest was everywhere. On both sides of the Iron Curtain, from Paris to Prague, Milan to Wroclaw, ordinary people took to the streets, fighting for a better world. Their efforts came to a head most dramatically in 1968 and 1989, when mass movements swept Europe and rewrote its history. In the decades between, Joachim C. Haberle…
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Steven J. Zipperstein, “Pogrom: Kishinev and the Tilt of History” (Liveright/Norton, 2018)
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In what has become perhaps the most infamous example of modern anti-Jewish violence prior to the Holocaust, the Kishinev pogrom should have been a small story lost to us along with scores of other similar tragedies. Instead, Kishinev became an event of international intrigue, and lives on as the paradigmatic pogrom – a symbol of Jewish life in East…
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Oliver Volckart, "The Silver Empire: How Germany Created Its First Common Currency" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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The problems that gave rise to the widespread desire to introduce a common currency were myriad. While trade was able to cope with-and even to benefit from-the parallel circulation of many different types of coin, it nevertheless harmed both the common people and the political authorities. The authorities in particular suffered from neighbours who …
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Lost in Ideology: A Conversation with Jason Blakely
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If ideology has never before been so much in evidence as a fact and so little understood as it appears to be today then, Jason Blakely argues in his new book Lost in Ideology: Interpreting Modern Political Life (Agenda Publishing, 2023), this may not be because we are like travellers guided by old maps of the political world but because we make the…
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Lost in Ideology: A Conversation with Jason Blakely
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If ideology has never before been so much in evidence as a fact and so little understood as it appears to be today then, Jason Blakely argues in his new book Lost in Ideology: Interpreting Modern Political Life (Agenda Publishing, 2023), this may not be because we are like travellers guided by old maps of the political world but because we make the…
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Joseph Heathcott, "Global Queens: An Urban Mosaic" (Fordham UP, 2023)
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Joseph Heathcott discusses his latest book, Global Queens: An Urban Mosaic (Fordham University Press, 2023), an engaging hybrid of text and visual that features a trove of his personal photography of urban spaces throughout NYC's most diverse borough. Including: airports, overgrown yards, possibly the last living speakers of indigenous languages, t…
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Cyrus Ali Zargar, "Religion of Love: Sufism and Self-Transformation in the Poetic Imagination of ʿaṭṭār" (SUNY Press, 2024)
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Farid al-Din ‘Attar’s writings have greatly influenced Persian Sufism, but what do we know of him as a thinker? Engaging his diverse writings from poetry to stories, Cyrus Ali Zargar’s Religion of Live: Sufism and Self-Transformation in the Poetic Imagination of ‘Attar (SUNY Press, 2024) captures for us some of ‘Attar’s worldviews, especially as it…
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