We are YDISTRI, and this collection of podcasts aims to revolutionize the retail industry by showcasing state-of-the-art strategies and technologies designed to enhance store efficiency and drive profits. The initiative zeroes in on refining all facets of retail operations, from how inventory is managed to the quality of customer service, to ensure that stores run more smoothly and profitably.
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History of Ukraine from the ancient time to nowadays
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I’m an engineer. My favorite topics to discuss are science and politics. Cover art photo provided by Bohdan Lesiv on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@m0nky
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A Podcast about Ukrainian History with a Spot of Travel
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The podcast for uncommon weird Artificial Intelligence applications and news.
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“I have been classified as part of Generation Z. There are no letters after Z. Meaning we have a choice: to be an ending, or the people who do things differently.” It’s 2019. Examination is at an all-time high. Mental health problems are an epidemic. Students everywhere are striking school for the climate. Matt is a normal teenager. He likes writing poetry. He likes his friend Aidan. He likes this girl called Amy but is too afraid to ask her out. But sometimes being afraid isn’t an option. S ...
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Home Base Nation brings you discussions on thriving beyond surviving, and conversations with the civilian and military leaders of a grateful nation, who have been listening to our veterans and military families, and creating service for those who have served. Hosted by Dr. Ron Hirschberg, physician at Home Base and Mass General Brigham.
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The Foundation podcast feature talks with tech founders, investors and scientist about long-term thinking, big technological solutions and crazy ideas that will influence future generations during the next 1000 years.
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Starting a career in SaaS can be intimidating, but we're here to make it easier. From the basics to the latest trends, we'll help you build a foundation and stay ahead of the curve. This is the ultimate resource for beginners. With interviews and advice from top professionals, you'll get a firsthand look at what it takes to succeed. Whether you're in product, marketing, sales, or customer success, we'll help you get insight into your role, and the broader industry.
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Addiction takes many forms and knows no boundaries. Anyone is susceptible to this cunning baffling and powerful disease, even clergy. In fact, clergy are more susceptible than average because of the nature of their work. In this podcast you will hear the personal testimonies of clergy who were caught in the hell of addiction and by the grace of God found a way out. Listen to their powerful stories of what it was like while they were addiction, what happened that caused them to get free, and ...
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The Great Hetman of Ukraine - Bohdan Khmelnytsky Part 2
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Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky was a powerful figure in Ukrainian history and an influence in European politics in the second half of the 1600's. His most controversial act was signing an agreement with the Russian Tsar, the consequences of which have reverberated into modern Ukraine. His legacy is also shadowed by Cossack actions against the Jews and t…
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Healing Invisible Wounds With The Common Language of Music - Featuring Ukrainian Hospital Medical Director and Pianist Dr. Bohdan
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In May 2024, Dr. Jarone Lee from Mass General Hospital Center for Global Health, and Global Response Medicine welcomed a Ukrainian of doctors to Boston for two weeks – to train, collaborate and build comradery for care on the frontlines. One of those physicians, Dr. Bohdan, asked if there was a piano he could play while visiting Boston. It turned o…
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Listening Back to the Women of Home Base Nation and Looking Ahead to the 2024 Run To Home Base
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Let’s rewind 5 years-back on conversations that stick with us at Home Base, with amazing women who leave a mark on service, sacrifice and leadership, and teach us how recovery and resilience become a reality. (With - 77th USS Constitution Commander Billie J. Farrell / Air Force Veteran and TAPS Founder Bonnie Carroll / Army Veteran, Author and Canc…
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The Great Hetman of Ukraine - Bohdan Khmelnytsky Part 1
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Bohdan Khmelnytsky (1595-1657) could have been a minor Cossack noble and a small footnote in Ukrainian history until some soap opera level drama shook his life and at the age of 50 he led an uprising that would shake the entire Eastern European political and military landscape. What were his motivations and why did the other Cossacks follow his lea…
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A Very Ukrainian Grieving Process - an Interview with Julian Hayda
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In this interview with journalist and activist Julian Hayda, we discuss the Ukrainian funerary customs and traditions - those Ukrainians observe in Ukraine and abroad. We talk about how these customs evolved, what exactly do Ukrainians do during a funeral and the importance of certain songs and customs to soothe our grief. Photo Credit: ARMYINFORM …
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Not Your Average Day Job: With Two-Time Superbowl Champion and Navy Reservist Joe Cardona
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There are 56,254 Navy Reserves, with typical civilian jobs in law enforcement, medicine, government, and business. One day-job not commonly on the list: Pro-Football. Enter Joe Cardona, who joined the New England Patriots as the 2nd highest-drafted long snapper in NFL history in 2015, and as a Reservist heads up Maritime Expeditionary Security Squa…
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Empowering Retail with Digital Innovation: The Future of Smarter Redistribution
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In today's rapidly evolving retail landscape, technology stands at the forefront of transforming redistribution practices. This section sets the tone by emphasizing the critical role of cutting-edge technologies in optimizing retail network operations, leading to significant improvements in efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall business pe…
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Sviatoslav was the son of a warrior king and a smart queen who loved a good fight (or war) but not so much the actual ruling bit of being a ruler. He won great battles in the east and lost great battles in the west. Was the first "Slav" king that great? And why is his image now so complicated? Find out in this episode of Wandering the Edge! Faceboo…
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Marine Veteran Kirstie Ennis honored at National Memorial Day Concert / The Invisible and Visible Wounds in Ukraine - With Yuliia Matvieieva: VP of Medical and Veteran Affairs at Volia Fund
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The National Memorial Day Concert features Marine Veteran Kirstie Ennis and others and a conversation with Yuliia Matvieieva, working with Ukrainian Veteran Amputees on mental and physical health - Nearly 60,000 people have lost limbs over the the past two years since the Russian envarion of Ukraine in February 2022, the vast majority being service…
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Enhancing Retail Resilience: Advanced Networked Solutions for Optimal Stock Management
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The retail landscape is undergoing a profound transformation in replenishment methodologies, transitioning from traditional, siloed approaches to comprehensive, networked systems. This shift leverages the synergistic potential of retail networks, offering unprecedented levels of efficiency, adaptability, and customer satisfaction in stock managemen…
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The Revolution of Dignity began as the pro-EU Euromaidan protest in November 2013. It then transformed into a revolution that wanted to change Ukraine itself. It turned violent when the government that was elected on behalf of the people, turned on the people. This was also the beginning of this current Ukrainian-Russian war, with 2022 only being t…
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Crossing Your Own Ocean - With Army Veteran Bryan Fuller and Dr. John Lowry
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Bryan Fuller and John Lowry met in kindergarten on the north shore of Massachusetts in 1974. They were living the adventurous life back in elementary school, getting home just before dark – most of the time. After rooming together at UMass-Amherst, John’s path would eventually lead to medicine and Bryan to Army intelligence during the Bosnian War. …
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Smart Shifts: Enhancing Retail Through Tactical Store Transfers
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In the competitive retail landscape, the availability of products is a cornerstone of customer satisfaction and business success. This discussion explores the pivotal role of strategic store transfers within a retail network, a proactive approach to maintaining uninterrupted product availability, thereby ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.…
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Trimming the Fat: Retail's Guide to Sleek Inventory Swaps
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Inventory mismanagement, characterized by deadstock and overstock, remains a significant challenge within the retail industry. This discussion introduces an advanced strategy known as smart inventory redistribution, aimed at transforming these inventory challenges into opportunities for efficiency and profitability.…
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The not so socialist Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko
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Ivan Franko (1856-1916) is considered the third in Ukraine's literary pantheon. He was a poet, writer, social and literary critic, journalist, translator, economist, political activist, doctor of philosophy, ethnographer and staunch Ukrainian independentist. His work has been used by the Soviets to completely alter his historical influence but his …
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DEFENSEMEN: With Boston Bruins Alum and 1970 Stanley Cup Winner Rick Smith, and Navy Captain (Ret.) Dr. Joe Bonvie
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We had the pleasure to host Kingston, Ontario’s own Boston Bruins Stanley Cup winner Rick Smith at Home Base recently, and sit with our own Senior Director of Clinical Services Navy Capt (Ret.) Dr. Joe Bonvie. Joe and Rick talk about the mental and physical toll on the mind and body that happens in and outside the rink. Rick tells us about his jour…
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Navigating New Normals: Retail Reinvention via Intra-Network Unity
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The global health crisis has irrevocably altered the retail landscape, presenting a mix of daunting challenges and unique opportunities. This exploration focuses on the innovative shift towards intra-network collaboration, a strategic maneuver by retailers to convert pandemic-induced challenges into catalysts for resilience and growth.…
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#30 - Shanif Dhanani - AI Expert On Everything You Should Know About A.I. Today
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Shanif Dhanani is a ChatGPT consultant with a background in software development and data science. He helps businesses understand and build systems that connect their internal and proprietary systems to ChatGPT, enabling internal employees, customers, and other stakeholders to reap the benefits of using large language models on their own data. Shan…
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On The Road Again: With Navy Veteran, Home Base Marathoner, and Commercial Truck Driver Yuma Haidara
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In this episode, Dr. Ron Hirschberg talks with Navy Veteran and 7-time marathoner Yuma Haidara about her journey to the Navy, nursing, and a path to a career in commercial truck driving with Walmart. Yuma sees the road in front of her as an opportunity, and at the same time with just enough adventure. She holds a unique balance of bonding with fell…
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Got Stuff That Won't Sell? Flip Them into Hits with Clever Redistribution!
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Let's face it, the retail world can be a rollercoaster ride with its ups and downs and ever-changing shopper tastes. There's a real challenge here: what to do with all that stock that just isn't moving. It's like having money tied up in things nobody wants, and that's tough for any business. But here's a bright idea: what if stores could help each …
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Thousands of Ukrainians were imprisoned in the GULAG system of the Soviet Union. And many of them were involved in the numerous GULAG uprisings that sprang up after Stalin's death in 1953. This episode will look at 3 of them in particular: the Norilsk and Vorkuta Uprisings of 1953 and the Kengir Uprising of 1954. Why did the uprisings occur and how…
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#29 - Jason Shen - Shatterproof your Success: How Building Resilience Now Helps You in the Future
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Jason Shen is a resilience expert and executive coach, renowned for guiding entrepreneurs through crucial transitions. Through his experience as a 3x founder and product leader, Jason intimately understands the challenges that creative and tech leaders face around fear, burnout, identity, and sense of purpose. Find his website: https://www.jasonshe…
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#28 - Bohdan Paladiychuk - Time to Fire Your Customer?! Advice from A Creative Brand Strategist
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Bohdan Paladiychuk is a creative brand strategist from Kyiv, Ukraine. Coming from a background in music and art, he always had a deep appreciation for creative vision. His branding approach combines tried and true practices in user interface and user experience design with a mastery in sound production, videography, copywriting, marketing, and huma…
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Rhythm And Resilience: With Healing Arts Practitioner/Songwriter Lauren Monroe and Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen
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In this episode, Dr. Ron Hirschberg sits with Lauren Monroe and Rick Allen: Couple, and Cofounders of Raven Drum Foundation, leading events to heal and build resiliency through the arts for 23 years. Prior to experiencing a community drum circle with over 70 veterans and 1st responders hosted by philanthropist Ernie Boch Jr., Lauren takes us to 200…
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How much do you know about your family tree? Well, there are some Ukrainian families that can pinpoint where and from whom they came from. That is the case with the Shukhevych Family. This episode will look into the history of this famous family which includes a lot of priests, some legal scholars, musicians, political-cultural leaders and legendar…
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Making Herstory: A Conversation with the 1st Woman to Serve as Commanding Officer of the USS Constitution Commander Billie J. Farrell
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Commander Billie June (BJ) Farrell grew up in Kentucky and at age 10 something about the Naval Academy just clicked. Seven years later she enrolled at the Academy, and in 2004 was commissioned. Commander Farrell as served as an officer aboard the USS Vella Gulf, USS San Jacinto, and the USS Vicksburg. And on January 21st, 2022 she moved with her hu…
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Ukraine is known as Europe's breadbasket - primarily because of the type of soil that naturally occurs there. This episode looks at the history of the Ukrainian peasantry - a social class that is so inherently tied to the land it was seen as a dangerous element by none other than the dictator Josef Stalin. How important was the peasantry to Ukraini…
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Ukraine declared independence from the USSR on 24 August 1991. But it took years of inter-Soviet disfunction and terror to finally thrust independence upon numerous countries. The fall of the Soviet Union also didn't happen in one day, it took years and began with the election of Gorbachev in 1985 and pushed forward by thousands of pro-independence…
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Ukraine's Thermopylae - The Battle of Kruty
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The January 29-30, 1918 Batty of Kruty pitted young Ukrainian soldiers against a larger attacking Red Army. Ukraine only just declared independence and the youth of this nation sacrificed their lives to keep their government alive. Their sacrifice was immortalized, commemorated year after year in the Diaspora and silenced in the Soviet Union. Almos…
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#27 - Kate Dileo - Why The Best Entrepreneurs Have a Story (and how to tell it)
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On today's episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Kate Dileo about brand, storytelling, the state of marketing, and more. Kate DiLeo is a brand architect, #1 international bestselling author, and the founder of The Brand Trifecta, the top branding SaaS product that has helped thousands of organizations craft brands that bring more prospects to…
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The Great Hetman - Petro Konashevych-Sahaidachny
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Who was Petro Sahaidachny and why is he considered, by some, to be Ukraine's greatest Hetman? Well, he was a 17th century Ukrainian political and military leader who commanded his Cossacks at sea using their unique "chaika" boats and led them to almost sack Moscow. He was a diplomat just as much as he was a scholar, but he was always an impressive …
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#26 - Daniel Elizalde - Risk, Innovation, and What It Takes to Build a Great Product
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In today's episode, Daniel Elizalde, a seasoned Product Executive and Advisor, comes onto the podcast to talk about innovation and building products. Daniel is the bestselling author of The B2B Innovator’s Map and a startup mentor at Greentown Labs and Third Derivative, two of the US’s most prominent Climate Tech accelerators. Daniel has over 20 ye…
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#25 - Mickie Kennedy - PR Secrets from an Expert: Why Most Haven’t Tapped Into the Potential of PR
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Mickie is the founder and president of eRelease, a leading small business in press release distribution. Mickie Kennedy is an expert at helping small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility through PR. He’s a press release ninja. Mickie has created a free video Master Class on how to create a winning PR strategy,…
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Therapeutic GOALS – Featuring Ret. Navy SEAL Ryan Croley and Ret. Boston Bruin Frank Simonetti
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Retired Navy SEAL Capt. Ryan Croley founded the Warrior For Life Fund (WFLF) in 2012 after never skating or picking up a hockey stick until his mid-thirties, creating an opportunity for veterans, active duty service members, and families to meet and compete on the ice no matter the skill level, ability…or disability. Frank Simonetti played for the …
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More Than an Unbelievable 29-year Undefeated Track Streak – Featuring Marine Veteran and Teacher Hal Croft, with Brigadier General (Ret.) Jack Hammond and Producer Brandon Millett
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On the show today, Marine Veteran, teacher in the classroom and on the track – Hal Croft, including two of his former Reading, MA High School students – Film Producer Brandon Millett, and Home Base's Executive Director Brigadier General Jack Hammond. Host Ron Hirschberg sits with Hal, Brandon and Jack to talk teaching, building bonds on and off the…
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Ukraine's Smarty Pants Scientists - Part Two
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The second part of episodes dedicated to sciency stuff! Who were some of the most influential Ukrainian scientists in the twentieth century? Well, some liked rocks, others like kidneys and hearts while still others were really into welding stuff. But one was a mysterious man, without whom, NASA wouldn't have gotten to the moon (even though he died …
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#24 - Irwin Hau - Copywriting & Websites that Convert with an Industry OG
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On today's episode I had on Irwin Hau. Irwin is the Founder of web design agency Chromatix and Neon Bright, two Australian agencies focused on web conversion, one on web design and the other in copywriting. He also runs Irwin Hau Business Consultancy and a MarTech Founder starting ConversionCow, a dedicated conversion SaaS tool that helps businesse…
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#23 - Phil Alves - What the Best Product-Builders Know About Bringing a Vision to Life
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On today's episode Phil Alves, Founder of DevSquad, shares what the best product-builders know about bringing a founder's vision to life. Phil has helped 100+ SaaS founders go from idea to reality. In today's episode, he shares how. Find Phil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philalves/By Micaela Richmond
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"This is How I Serve" - With Wounded Warrior Project's Jennifer Jenkins
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Thank you Jennifer Jenkins for How You Serve, and a very happy Thanksgiving to the Jenkins family! Wounded Warrior Project's Jennifer Jenkins is the spouse of a Navy Veteran, the sister of an Army Veteran and the mom of a Marine. She is an award-winning author and has helped build a community of support for military families and veterans for more t…
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Ukraine's Smarty Pants Scientists - Part 1
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Ukrainians are pretty smart - so smart we have scientists! The first world-renown scientist is Yuriy Drohobych - the once rector of the University of Bologna in the 15th century who was a philosopher, astronomer and medical doctor for the king of Poland! We also have two evolutionists - Nicholas Miklouho-Maclay (anthropologist and biologist who was…
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Two Hats and Camo-Scrubs: A Conversation with US Navy Combat Veteran and Current President of the American Medical Association, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld
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US Navy Combat Veteran Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld has worn two hats, both literally and figuratively whether donning his surgical cap in the OR, or his camouflage cap down range, and they seem to blend together when you talk with him about humanity, what the right thing to do is when it comes to stigma, equity in healthcare and equality for all, no matter…
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The Current Russo-Ukrainian War - an Interview with a Veteran
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In this episode, we talk to Nazar Volynets, a veteran of the 24th Assault Battalion ("Aidar") of the Ukrainian Armed Forces who was a reconnaissance platoon commander in 2014-2015. We discuss how he ended up in Ukraine in 2013, why he joined the war, what he saw on the front, the importance of the Battle of Ilovaisk and Debaltseve and why supportin…
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"Embrace your story and don't be afraid to let it go!" - Actor, Advocate and Military Family Member Mariel Hemingway
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Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Mariel Hemingway is known for her iconic roles in Lipstick, Manhattan, and Star 80. But did you know she created a Mental Health Foundation, and that she is from a military family? Her dad enlisted in WWII just after Pearl Harbor, was in the OSS which would become the CIA. Her grandfather, the great American w…
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The Feast Day of the Intercession of the Theotokos - or Sviato Pokrovy
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What is the feast day of the Intercession of the Theotokos? How did a military defeat in far off Constantinople result in a religious feast day in Ukraine? And how did it evolve and influence Ukrainian religious celebrations and even statehood from medieval Kyivan-Rus to the Cossacks to the Second World War and present day? Find out in this latest …
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Honoring Native American Veterans on Indigenous Peoples' Day - A Visit to Home Base From Admiral Michael Weahkee and Navajo Code Talker Peter MacDonald
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On October 9th, 2023 we reflect on the contributions of Indigenous peoples in the US, and what is more of a profound contribution than dedication to and protection of our country? In Post 9/11 times, about 1 in 5 Native Americans have joined the armed forces, and we recognize and salute the service and resilience that runs deep and strong throughou…
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Alexander Dovzhenko is Ukraine's greatest screenwriter, producer and director. Ukraine's film institute is named after him. He was a genius that was tormented by Soviet censorship, favoured and agonized by Stalin's whims and made some of Ukraine's best films. While Sergei Parajanov made Ukraine's greatest film: Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors. The A…
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“Speak Openly and Speak Out!” – A Conversation with The Honorable Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy
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On the show today, The Honorable Carlos Del Toro, the 78th Secretary of the Navy. Dr. Ron Hirschberg and Home Base COO Michael Allard visit the Pentagon and have the opportunity to sit with SECNAV and staff and discuss how great leaders need to know what their troops are going through, they need to be empathic and above all - know that mental healt…
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Ukraine has had a long history of embracing democratic institutions - beginning with the viche in medieval Kyivan-Rus, the Cossack rada that elected their leaders and the Central Rada that declared independence in 1918. In these modern times, we see the example of the Kyiv viche that supported and propelled the Revolution of Dignity in 2013-2014. W…
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"What Are You Doing When You Come Home?" - With NPR News Correspondent on Veterans Quil Lawrence
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On this week’s Home Base Nation, host Dr. Ron Hirschberg interviews the interviewer at NPR Studios in New York City, with the award-winning correspondent and author, Quil Lawrence. Quil has been walking the walk with correspondence on war, government, culture and more for more than 25 years, down range during OIF and OEF, and NPR's Bureau Chief in …
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