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Urbanism Vancouver

Helen Lui & Aaron Johnson

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Urbanism Vancouver explores the built environment of Vancouver, Canada - how we got to where we are, and what our history tells us about how we look forward to the future. We share insights not only from industry experts, but also from passionate advocates, and residents like you. With each episode, we'll look at different components that shape our urban experience in Vancouver, and we'll discuss how we can make cities more vibrant, affordable, and liveable places. With our shared experience ...
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The Civics series at Town Hall shines a light on the shifting issues, movements, and policies, that affect our society, both locally and globally. These events pose questions and ideas, big and small, that have the power to inform and impact our lives. Whether it be constitutional research from a scholar, a new take on history, or the birth of a movement, it's all about educating and empowering.
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Seeking to highlight, support, and encourage pastoral and confessional accountability in the PCA by raising awareness of the beauty of the Reformed Faith and the teaching of the Scripture as summarized in the Westminster Standards. The official podcast of Jude 3 & the PCA.
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What can we learn about making social and political change from talking to professional change-makers? This work takes a combination of persistence, shrewdness, and luck. On the Battles We Pick podcast, skilled advocates and organizers talk about how they deal with the various challenges they confront. Theme music by generous permission of recording artist Stephen.
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Welcome to Strong Reception with Eli James. This podcast covers a whole host of subjects, ranging from election reform in New York City to the history of cover songs. It's for the civic-minded, the historically curious and those who love exclaiming, "I didn't know that!" Hear a range of great interviews with those who know their stuff, and those who are trying to change stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Growth & Grace

Leaha Crawford, Tiffani Lloyd

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Growth & Grace is a radio show that merges entrepreneurial insights with holistic practices, emphasizing how business success, personal well-being, and the creation of generational wealth are interconnected.
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Welcome to RiseUp HR! It’s time to put back human in Human Resources & challenge the status quo together. Join Brenda G. as she uncovers real talk HR matters with senior, c-suite, civic, government, military, & business leaders from various industries. Join this collaborative community to challenge the status quo and reform HR practices & business strategies. We’re paving the way to shift minds, problem solve faster & intelligently. We’re uplifting armed forces in transitions and assisting t ...
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What is justice? Who does it serve? Why should you care? When we think about justice, we think about it as an abstract, something that happens to someone else, somewhere else. Bad people. But justice and the law regulate every aspect of our interactions with each other, with organisations, with the government. We never think about it until it impacts our lives, or that of someone close. News, views and trues from The View Magazine, a social justice and campaigning platform for the rights of ...
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Dialectica Radio

Dialectica Radio Group

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Dialectica Radio examines the civic, political, and economic issues that matter to us all on global, national, and local levels. Dialectica is brought to you by students of the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, is broadcast live on Mondays at 7:00 PM CST over the air and internet by KVRX Austin 91.7 FM Student Radio, and is produced in partnership with the LBJ Journal of Public Affairs.
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Manhattan Insights

Manhattan Institute

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Manhattan Insights is an intellectual engine for advancing economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities. Featuring the nation’s sharpest scholars, journalists, activists, and civic leaders, this show offers a deeper understanding of the policy issues and cultural challenges shaping our future. Hosted by Reihan Salam and the scholars of the Manhattan Institute.
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Black Disabled Men Talk is a podcast where four black men discuss precinct social and political issues of the day. The four black men on this podcast are Leroy Moore, Keith Jones, Lateef McLeod, and Ottis Smith. Their bios are as followed below: Leroy F. Moore Jr., Founder of the Krip-Hop Nation. Since the 1990s, has written the column "Illin-N-Chillin" for POOR Magazine. Moore is one of the founding member of National Black Disability and activist around police brutality against people with ...
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Rodney Taylor, founder of Chosen for Success, discusses his nonprofit helping individuals reintegrate into society after incarceration. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision and plan for life, which his program helps participants develop through a three-day workshop called "Dream, Declare, and Deliver." Taylor shares that the progra…
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In America today, reports show that food insecurity is a pressing issue for over 35 million people. With rising grocery prices, inflation, and the lasting impacts of the pandemic—understanding the complexities of hunger has never been more imperative. Mariana Chilton explores this issue in the book, The Painful Truth about Hunger in America: Why We…
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The program "Growth and Grace" features hosts Leaha Crawford and Tiffani Lloyd discussing the benefits of hiring All Seasons Cleaning, owned by Niketa Everett. Niketa shares her background, starting the business in 2019 after working in the hospitality industry. She emphasizes the importance of energy cleansing in addition to regular cleaning servi…
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David Jackson discussed renewable energy options in Nevada, emphasizing solar panels as the most suitable for the state. He explained that solar panels can cost between $40,000 and $60,000, but low-income homeowners can access a $7 billion federal program to help cover these costs. Jackson highlighted that solar panels can reduce electricity bills …
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If there is one thing on our collective minds these days, it is the issue of politics. But for all the interest it piques, much of it remains a mystery to the American public. Bestselling author and journalist Casey Michel, who tackled the problem of financial corruption in his first book American Kleptocracy, sheds light on an issue that may be un…
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Professor of Political Science Paul Pierson, discusses his new book Partisan Nation. Co-authored with Eric Schickler, this book explores the roots of America’s democratic crisis, highlighting how the mismatch between the Constitution and today’s nationalized, partisan politics has destabilized American democracy. Pierson offers a fresh perspective …
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Nicole Williams, founder of House of Vegas Pride and Social Influence Foundation, discusses her nonprofit's mission to support the LGBTQ community, particularly the black and Latinx communities. The festival, which started as a Pride weekend event in 2018, has grown to include HIV and syphilis testing, job resources, and safe spaces. Williams empha…
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Sean Morris and T. David Gordon join the program to discuss Gordon's latest book introducing Christian ethics. We also discuss how the PCA can make better choices together as a communion of God's people. This is only part of the conversation; the balance of the conversation will be released as "bonus material" in a few weeks.…
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The program "Growth and Grace" discussed key Nevada ballot questions with Attorney Berna Rhodes Ford. Question 1 asks if the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) should be removed from the Constitution, with arguments for and against legislative oversight. Question 3 proposes open primary elections, allowing all voters to rank candidates regard…
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The discussion on "Growth and Grace" focused on mortgages and homeownership. Key points included the importance of consulting with a mortgage professional as the first step, understanding financial requirements, and the misconception about the "first-time homebuyer program." Harris Capital Mortgage offers down payment assistance with a reduced mini…
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Leaha Crawford and Tiffani Lloyd discuss the concept of destiny, emphasizing the importance of hard work and being open to new experiences. They believe that destinies are revealed over time and can be disrupted but ultimately lead to one's purpose. They highlight the significance of recognizing people in one's life for a reason, season, or lifetim…
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What can professional risk-takers — poker players and hedge fund managers, crypto true believers and blue-chip art collectors— teach us much about navigating the uncertainty of the twenty-first century? In the bestselling The Signal and the Noise, statistician Nate Silver showed how forecasting would define the age of Big Data. Now, in his timely a…
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Faith in Action Nevada, led by Shaunda Johnson, aims to end racial and economic injustice and build a more inclusive democracy. Their initiatives include the "We Will Vote" campaign, which focuses on registering, educating, and mobilizing voters of color. They engage faith communities through training programs on politics and organizing. Upcoming e…
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Democracy in a Hotter Time calls for reforming democratic institutions as a prerequisite for avoiding climate chaos and adapting governance to how Earth works as a physical system. To survive in the “long emergency” ahead, the book suggests ways to reform and strengthen democratic institutions, making them assets rather than liabilities. Edited by …
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In his new book, Decade of Disunion, Robert W. Merry explores the critical lessons from the 1850s when the United States faced a growing crisis over slavery. The Mexican War’s vast new territories sparked debates on expanding slavery, clashing with the 1820 Missouri Compromise. Key events such as the Compromise of 1850, the 1854 repeal of the Misso…
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Sequim––a quiet, coastal community just a couple hours away from Seattle––may seem like an unlikely microcosm for the rise of far-right politics. And yet, political journalist Sasha Abramsky has closely followed small-town communities, including Sequim, and argues that places like these have directly influenced current national politics. How could …
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Jonathan and Xan of Desired Couture, a business established in 2018, offer mobile hair and makeup services and medical esthetics. They have been together for 20 years and have expanded their services to include corporate events, weddings, and special effects. The business has faced financial ups and downs, with the pandemic affecting demand. They e…
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Send us a text The Intelligence Project of the Southern Poverty Law Center is well known for tracking and exposing the activities of hate and extremist groups. So it was great to have one of their researchers, Hannah Gais, as a guest on the podcast. Discussing her work on White nationalist and Neo-Nazi groups, Hannah told me about the extremist voi…
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Some Americans fear the Federal Constitution falls short in addressing democratic threats, yet it’s long been revered for its ideals of liberty and equality. Join us at Town Hall Seattle for a discussion with Aziz Rana, Michael Hardt, and Jaleh Mansoor about Rana’s book, The Constitutional Bind, exploring how this flawed document gained mythic stat…
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The discussion on "Growth & Grace" focuses on the importance of rituals in personal and societal life. Hosts Leaha Crawford and Tiffani Lloyd emphasize that rituals, which can include morning routines, religious practices, and oaths, are essential for building identity and structure. They highlight how the 2020 lockdown led many to reevaluate their…
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Over the past decade, charitable crowdfunding has exploded in popularity across the globe. Sites such as GoFundMe, which now boasts a “global community of over 100 million” users, have transformed the ways we seek and offer help. When faced with crises—especially medical ones—Americans are turning to online platforms that promise to connect them to…
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Government-backed guarantees, from bailouts to bankruptcy protection, help keep the private sector in business in our nation’s economic system. What if the same were true not only for businesses but for individuals as well? In her new book The Guarantee: Inside the Fight for America’s Next Economy, Natalie Foster, co-founder and president of the Ec…
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Traffic, parking, gas prices, miles per gallon- many casual concerns might enter your mind when you get into your car and go out into the world. But what happens when your concerns are not casual but constant, and they start with figuring out whether you can even access where you’re trying to go in the first place? One-third of people living in the…
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The conversation revolves around personal growth, self-care, and the importance of journaling and meditation. Leaha Crawford, Tiffani Lloyd, and Lamont Harris discuss their experiences with Bikram yoga, the benefits of morning workouts, and the impact of self-care practices on their mental and physical well-being. They emphasize the need for action…
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At the General Synod in 2024, the ARP voted to dissolve Second Presbytery. Now a number of ministers and congregations have voted to leave the communion alleging the Synod lacks the authority to dissolve a presbytery without due process and without its consent. Seth Yi and Jonathan Cook explain their concerns and why they believe this represents a …
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Technology pioneers like Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft (to name a few) are woven into the fabric of Seattle’s economy. Yet, on a day-to-day basis, how much do you think about what these techno giants mean for the future of our world? With such enormous amounts of influence and money, how are these powers shaping our world today? Economist and journa…
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In April 2020, when the world was in the early months of COVID-19, you may remember the televised concert that Lady Gaga hosted called “One World: Together At Home.” This star-studded show was put together by Global Citizen, an international social justice organization that used the program to promote and support healthcare workers and the World He…
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