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The definitive teen movie podcast that rehashes the formative films that molded our generation – for better and for worse. From John Hughes to Wes Craven, from Laney Boggs to Regina George, we discuss the iconic fights, football games, proms, parties and pies we love, one nostalgia trip at a time. Join Amy DePaola and Dan Schwartz (and the occasional special guest) every Wednesday for a hang with old friends including Cher, Sidney, Biff, Ferris, Carrie and Duckie!
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Welcome to Daniel Schwartz, where amazing things happen. Cover art photo provided by Andrik Langfield on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@andriklangfield
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DAT Poker Podcast is a poker-focused podcast hosted by three prominent figures in the poker world: Daniel Negreanu, Adam Schwartz, Terrence Chan, and Ross Henry. The podcast covers a wide range of topics related to poker, including strategy discussions, industry news, and entertaining anecdotes from the hosts' experiences in the poker community. The hosts often share their insights into the professional poker circuit, analyze hands, and discuss current events in the poker world.
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A space for exploring the great ideas at the heart of the Jewish tradition.
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Interviews with Scholars of Germany about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/german-studies
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thinkenergy looks at the energy of tomorrow, today. Every two weeks we’ll speak with game-changing experts to bring you the latest on the rapidly evolving energy landscape, innovative technologies, eco-conscious efforts, and more. Join Hydro Ottawa’s Dan Séguin and Rebecca Schwartz as they demystify and dive deep into some of the most prominent topics in the energy industry. Have feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to thinkenergy@hydroottawa.com
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The post-US election podcast from ITV News. Every week, Political Correspondent Daniel Hewitt, Correspondent Robert Moore in Washington and former White House insider Laura Schwartz - along with some extra special guests - bring you analysis and reporting of Donald Trump's last days in office and the transition to the Joe Biden presidency.
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Block Stars is a Ripple-produced podcast that shines the spotlight on some of today’s most innovative and impactful thinkers in blockchain from around the world.
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Daniel R. Catone’s forward-thinking business mind and entrepreneurial spirit speaks to the new breed of investors and focuses on the changing face of the wealth industry. With his diverse background, you’ll be introduced to the transformation of the changing economy and how financial professionals are facing these challenges. Along with him, you will examine the industry with a microscope and find opportunities and learn best practices.
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Learning Sciences Research Institute Speaker Series (Audio) : This podcast delivers the audio from our speaker series. On occasion, the Center has guest speakers come and discuss their latest research and activities to a diverse audience here at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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In My Heart is a podcast hosted by Heather Thomson and is about all things from entrepreneurship, to motherhood and marriage, nutrition, fashion, travel, adventure, friendships and above all, it is about sparking the curiosity we all have inside us that can help us explore our passions and live our dreams. It started with the concept of conversations with friends, experts, learning more, encouraging independent thinking, and digging deeper into topics to inspire new perspectives. Each week, ...
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On An Honorable Mention, former ROH wrestler and manager Shane Hagadorn and his co-host Jeff Schwartz discuss a different event, star, or period from Ring Of Honor history each episode! Shane was there, and shares his ROH expertise, experiences, and secrets with the audience, leaving no stone unturned!
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Whether you are working hard or hardly working, join AEI Resident Fellow Brent Orrell as he explores national trends and public policies affecting the vitality of the American workforce and how to prepare yourself for success in our rapidly-changing economy. And whatever else happens, we promise it will take your mind off of your job.
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Michael Stein interviews comedians, actors, and various other artists from all walks of life, exploring their careers, successes, struggles, and deep thoughts. Hard-hitting, fast-moving, and hyper.
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The Law of Code podcast focuses on the legal framework being built around blockchains, crypto, NFTs, and DAOs. We’ll look at crypto regulations, rights surrounding NFTs, as well as the legislation impacting blockchain. You’ll hear from the top lawyers, lawmakers, and entrepreneurs in the space – we’ll touch on best practices countries are implementing, new regulations, and share ideas on the best path forward.
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Want to develop more willpower and empathy? Positivity Podcast gives you exercises to develop your character traits. In this series, Positivity Dan will help you think about character development the way you think about professional development--with strategies, advice, best practices, and tools to help you grow. The series covers essential topics like Empathy (#2), Talent (#7), Honesty (#9), Meditation (#6), and Forgiveness (#5), from experts that range from academics to best-selling author ...
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The Political Economy Forum of the University of Washington discusses cutting-edge academic research in the area of Political Economy.
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The SnowBrains Podcasts interviews the most intelligent people in the snowsports industry and passes their fascinating knowledge onto you, our listeners. With our listeners, we explore skiing, snowboarding, snowsports, avalanches, technology, climate, snow science, medicine, nutrition, fitness, technique, and cutting edge adventure. The SnowBrains Podcast is hosted by professional freeskier, professional mountain guide, UC Berkeley Molecular Cell Biology graduate, and founder and CEO of Snow ...
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32. Spinoza's Reception and Relevance | Dr. Daniel Schwartz
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J.J. and Dr. Daniel Schwartz examine the convoluted legacy and enduring relevance of Spinoza. Our first mini-series!! Welcome to the second episode of our three-parter covering friend of the pod, Benedict "Barukh" Spinoza. Please send any complaints or compliments to podcasts@torahinmotion.org For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcasts D…
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Daniel R. Schwartz, "Ancient Jewish Historians and the German Reich: Seven Studies" (de Gruyter, 2024)
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Apart from an opening survey of modern study of ancient Jewish history, which emphasizes the foundational role of German-Jewish scholars, the studies united in Ancient Jewish Historians and the German Reich: Seven Studies (de Gruyter, 2024) apply philological methods to the writings of four of them: Heinrich Graetz, Isaak Heinemann, Elias Bickerman…
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Americans are grappling with the complexities of economic growth, technology, and their impacts on society. This week, Brent talks with Oxford University economist Daniel Susskind, who explores these themes in his latest book Growth: A Reckoning. Together, Brent and Susskind discuss the historical context of growth, the role of technological advanc…
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#139 - Changing political tides in DC, Consensys' SEC lawsuit with Bill Hughes
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Bill Hughes (@BillHughesDC) is Senior Counsel & Director of Global Regulatory Matters at Consensys Software, which is behind MetaMask, Infura, and various other software supporting the programmable blockchain ecosystem. For more on Bill’s background, I recommend episode 74 of Law of Code. This conversation is focused on the lawsuit Consensys brough…
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How his multicultural upbringing has profoundly shaped his humor with his material often blends Jewish and Mexican cultural elements, highlighting the humor in these intersections, Eric Schwartz.
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Eric's journey into comedy began during a family cruise talent show, inspired by an illegal internship at a radio station where he honed his comedic skills. Encouraged by his swim team peers, Eric transitioned from DJing at school events to stand-up comedy. His material often blends Jewish and Mexican cultural elements, reflecting the inherent humo…
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Jennifer Louden: Best-Selling Author and Self-Care Activist
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Jennifer Louden joins Heather to discuss her latest book "Why Bother?", how we can regain momentum when feeling discouraged, the importance of community and how she helps women get out of their own way and find their drive again. SPONSOR: OUAI- Go to www.theouai.com and use Code INMYHEART for 15% off any product. Learn more about your ad choices. V…
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Energy Policy Deep Dive with Nicholas Rivers (Part 2)
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Get to the bottom of how policy is ushering along the energy transition. In part two of the series, Associate Professor Nicholas Rivers shares how energy policies are helping shape the actions taken to address climate change. From decarbonizing buildings and transportation to the hard-to-tackle parts of Canada’s economy and its major industries. Pl…
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Joseph A. Skloot, "First Impressions: Sefer Hasidim and Early Modern Hebrew Printing" (Brandeis UP, 2023)
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Joseph A. Skloot joins Jana Byars to talk about his new book, First Impressions: Sefer hasimdim and Early Modern Hebrew Printing (Brandeis UP, 2023). First Impressions uncovers the history of creative adaptation and transformation through a close analysis of the creation of the Sefer Hasidim book. In 1538, a partnership of Jewish silk makers in the…
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David Stahel, "Retreat from Moscow: A New History of Germany's Winter Campaign, 1941-1942" (FSG, 2019)
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Germany’s winter campaign of 1941–1942 is commonly seen as the Wehrmacht's first defeat. In Retreat from Moscow: A New History of Germany's Winter Campaign, 1941-1942 (FSG, 2019), David Stahel argues that it was in fact their first strategic success in the east. The mismanaged Soviet Counteroffensive became a phyrric victory as both sides struggled…
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J.J. and Dr. Martin Goodman go antiquing! They discuss the most important Jewish historian of the Roman period–Josephus Flavius. What did he write? Who was he writing for? And what ideological framework motivated his histories? Please send any complaints or compliments to podcasts@torahinmotion.org For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podca…
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Discovering her passion for comedy later in life and transitioned from being a full-time mom and marketing professional to taking the stage at the Manhattan Comedy School, Felicia Madison.
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Felicia Madison had a childhood dream of becoming a Broadway dancer. Her parents had other plans, which is why she was pre-med in college! Felicia graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in the biological basis of behavior and a minor in marketing. (She jokes that she's only qualified to sell drugs!) Felicia is the Director of N…
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Camp evokes positive memories for most of us – playing sports, swimming in a lake, maybe having your first kiss. But for some of us, camp was work. This week on Save the Last Pod, camp sucks, because we’re talking about the 2003 Disney forced child labor film Holes! In this episode, Amy and Dan discuss a Louis Sachar classic YA book turned movie. T…
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Lawrence has made fitness history as a Mindful Movement Specialist winning the highest number of awards from ACE, IDEA and ECA since 2002. Lawrence travels the world offering world-class secrets in mentoring, fitness and spa consulting. He works on the Advisory Board for the International Council on Active Aging. He is a reporter-in-the-field for t…
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Thomas Sparr, "German Jerusalem: The Remarkable Life of a German-Jewish Neighbourhood in the Holy City" (Haus Publishers, 2021)
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In the 1920s, before the establishment of the state of Israel, a group of German Jews settled in a garden city on the outskirts of Jerusalem. During World War II, their quiet community, nicknamed Grunewald on the Orient, emerged as both an immigrant safe haven and a lively expatriate hotspot, welcoming many famous residents including poet-playwrigh…
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Benjamin Balint, "Kafka's Last Trial: The Case of a Literary Legacy" (Norton, 2019)
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When Franz Kafka died in 1924, his loyal friend Max Brod could not bring himself to fulfill Kafka’s last instruction: to burn his remaining manuscripts. Instead, Brod devoted his life to championing Kafka’s work, rescuing his legacy from both obscurity and physical destruction. Nearly a century later, an international legal battle erupted to determ…
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The Quest to Understand the Unconscious in Art, Mind, and Brain, from Vienna 1900 to the Present
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Eric Kandel was born in Vienna in 1929. In 1938 he and his family fled to Brooklyn, where he attended the Yeshiva of Flatbush. He studied history and literature at Harvard, and received an MD from NYU. He is a professor of biochemistry at Columbia University, and won the 2000 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his research on memory. In addition to his sc…
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33. Abraham Geiger | Dr. Susannah Heschel
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J.J. and Dr. Susannah Heschel survey the fascinating life and brilliant ideas of Abraham Geiger. This guy was flagrantly influential. A practicing rabbi, a leader in the Wissenschaft das Judentums movement and a founder of Islamic studies in Europe, he was on the intellectual vanguard of the 19th century Reform movement, so strap in for a great con…
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Scott Winship on the Wage-Productivity Paradox
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Americans’ views on the economy have soured in recent years, often seemingly disconnected with the realities of work and growth in incomes. One particularly pernicious meme, found on both the left and the right, is that economic growth has not translated into higher wages for American workers. This week on Hardly Working, Brent sits down with Scott…
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His 15-year journey in comedy, starting from his humble beginnings writing for Craig Shoemaker to becoming a seasoned stand-up performer, Jason Love.
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Jason Love is a seasoned comedian whose journey into comedy spans over 15 years. He initially entered the comedy scene after writing for comedian Craig Shoemaker, eventually transitioning into performing stand-up himself. Despite facing the typical challenges of the industry, Love found success, with one of his early notable performances at the now…
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What’s the craziest thing you’ve done lately? Run down the street naked with nothing but a tire to carry around your waist? Pool hop in your principal’s pool late at night? Order a Long Island Iced Tea at the strip club in the middle of the day and run into your dad’s BFF? Oh wait – that’s not you, that’s our movie this week! It’s the 2004 Emile Hi…
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Jan Grabowski, "On Duty: The Role of the Polish Blue and Criminal Police in the Holocaust" (Yad Vashem, 2024)
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"The Polish Police, commonly called the Blue or uniformed police in order to avoid using the term “Polish,” has played a most lamentable role in the extermination of the Jews of Poland. The uniformed police has been an enthusiastic executor of all German directives regarding the Jews." -Emanuel Ringelblum, Warsaw, 1943. Shortly after the occupation…
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Judy Batalion, "The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos" (William Morrow, 2021)
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Witnesses to the brutal murder of their families and neighbors and the violent destruction of their communities, a cadre of Jewish women in Poland--some still in their teens--helped transform the Jewish youth groups into resistance cells to fight the Nazis. With courage, guile, and nerves of steel, these "ghetto girls" paid off Gestapo guards, hid …
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Energy Policy Deep Dive with Nicholas Rivers (Part 1)
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In this first of a two-part series, we unpack the vital role of policy in driving the energy transition with Nicholas Rivers, Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and the Institute of the Environment at the University of Ottawa. Join us as we explore the layers of policy implementation, the interplay of soc…
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WSOP Preview & Stories From The Mirage - DAT Poker Pod Ep #165
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This Week On DAT Poker Pod: Daniel, Adam and Terrence are back with: 0:00 Intros - WSOP Prep 1:30 Remembering Steve Albini 6:35 Farewell To The Mirage - Old School Poker Stories 15:00 Bill Gates Plays $3/6 23:50 WSOP Hype - A Few Days Away! 33:00 DNegs New Routine 38:00 PSA For Money Transfers 42:00 Final Plans 46:00 Steve Albini Interview (Re-Run)…
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Mark Jantzen and John D. Thiesen, "European Mennonites and the Holocaust" (U Toronto Press, 2021)
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During the Second World War, Mennonites in the Netherlands, Germany, occupied Poland, and Ukraine lived in communities with Jews and close to various Nazi camps and killing sites. As a result of this proximity, Mennonites were neighbours to and witnessed the destruction of European Jews. In some cases they were beneficiaries or even enablers of the…
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#138 - The future of sports and crypto: Karate Combat
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This conversation with two lawyers — Samir Patel and David Kuhn — and an entrepreneur who goes by OnlyLarping covers all aspects of Karate Combat, a novel form of sports league that is betting heavily on crypto. Show highlights: [2:51] What is Karate Combat? [7:26] Implementing token governance [13:11] Crypto and sports [19:34] Why they believe it …
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For millennials, there is not much more of a triggering question than, “Team Edward or Team Jacob?” and it's the one we are asking ourselves this week on Save the Last Pod! Round up all your Twi-Hard friends and family, we are flying up the trees of the Pacific Northwest to get into the Kristen Stewart, Edward Cullen Vampire Fantasy Romance that st…
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He was committed to explore the therapeutic benefits of comedy, integrating laughter into healthcare settings to uplift spirits and promote healing, Chuck Meyers.
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Chuck Meyers, originally from Whiting, Indiana, near Gary and Chicago, grew up in a blue-collar, diverse community with a large Eastern European population. Despite his background as a class clown and facing expulsion from high school, he later pursued a career in nursing, working in Chicago as an ICU nurse. Inspired by comedians like Eddie Murphy …
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#137 - Blockchain Association sues the SEC to strike down Dealer Rule
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Recently, the Blockchain Association (BA) and the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas (CFAT) filed a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission seeking a court order to strike down the SEC’s Dealer Rule due to the SEC’s various Administrative Procedure Act (APA) violations including preventing industry participants from being able to opera…
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Lisa Moskovitz is a registered dietitian, nutritionist and the CEO of NY Nutrition Group. She is the author of The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan, a personalized, science-based guide to finding your healthiest, happiest weight. Discover the Simple, Sustainable Way to Lose Weight, Feel Great, and Enjoy Food Freedom! She received a BS in nutrition from S…
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Frédéric Bonnesoeur et al., "New Microhistorical Approaches to an Integrated History of the Holocaust" (de Gruyter, 2023)
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In 1997, Saul Friedländer emphasized the need for an integrated history of the Holocaust. His suggestion to connect ‘the policies of the perpetrators, the attitudes of surrounding society, and the world of the victims’ provides the inspiration for this volume. Following in these footsteps, this innovative study approaches Holocaust history through …
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31. Spinoza's Theology and Politics | Dr. Yitzhak Melamed
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J.J. and Dr. Yitzhak Melamed untangle Spinoza's famed Tractatus Theologico-Politicus and assess the religiosity of its author, a supposed atheist. Our first mini-series!! Welcome to the second episode of our three-parter covering friend of the pod, Benedict "Barukh" Spinoza. Please send any complaints or compliments to podcasts@torahinmotion.org Fo…
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In a world where the traditional boundaries of work are being redrawn, the interplay between work and personal satisfaction, a sense of purpose, and meaning is rapidly evolving. This week on Hardly Working, Brent sits down with John Tamny, editor of RealClearMarkets and president of the Parkview Institute. They discuss Tamny’s 2018 book The End of …
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His adaptive approach to comedy, adjusting his routines based on audience reactions, and his memorable experiences, including receiving a golden ticket from Tony Hinchcliffe, Dave Bressoud.
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Dave Bressoud's path to comedy began in a humorous household in Northern California, surrounded by a hysterical mom and funny uncles. Balancing comedy and baseball during his youth, Dave often found himself cracking jokes in the dugout. His first significant comedy performance was at the Improv in Santa Monica in 1986. Initially dabbling in comedy,…
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Never judge a book by its cover is great advice – especially this week! Don’t let the scary title fool you, Sh!thouse is a real sweetie! That’s right prom kings and queens, this episode of Save the Last Pod is the teeny tiniest, sweetest little package of a film you’ve ever seen. In this ep, Amy and Dan talk indie filmmaking, freshman year dorms an…
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Christopher Ewing, "The Color of Desire: The Queer Politics of Race in the Federal Republic of Germany After 1970" (Cornell UP, 2024)
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The Color of Desire: The Queer Politics of Race in the Federal Republic of Germany After 1970 (Cornell UP, 2024) tells the story of how, in the aftermath of gay liberation, race played a crucial role in shaping the trajectory of queer, German politics. Focusing on the Federal Republic of Germany, Christopher Ewing charts both the entrenchment of ra…
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Heat pumps are proving as one method to combat climate change and decarbonize Canada—because they can operate at 300% efficiency (or greater!), while a standard furnace runs between 93–94%. In this episode of thinkenergy, Hydro Ottawa’s Shawn Carr, Manager, Customer Experience, chats his experience using a heat pump in his home. From the upfront co…
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30. Spinoza's Life and Ethics | Dr. Rebecca Goldstein
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Dr. Rebecca Goldstein and J.J. communicate the story of Spinoza's herem and outline the radicalism of his Ethics. Our first mini-series!! Welcome to the first episode of our three-parter covering friend of the pod, Benedict "Barukh" Spinoza. Please send any complaints or compliments to podcasts@torahinmotion.org For more information visit torahinmo…
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The clock is ticking and that means it is time for a NEW episode of Save the Last Pod! This week, we're delving into a cult-classic that famously lost its backer, Mr. Steven Speilberg, once he saw the final cut. Brace yourself for the David vs. Goliath, anxiety-driven teen romp, “THREE O’CLOCK HIGH!” It's a journey you won't want to miss. That’s ri…
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Laney is the creator of a program called Cook with Confidence designed to help build foundational cooking skills for life. She is an everyday mom, founder and creator behind the food blog Life Is But A Dish, and a girl who’s obsessed with food. Born and raised in Maryland, Laney now lives in Los Angeles, California with her two daughters Zoe and Av…
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Lucy Barnhouse, "Hospitals in Communities of the Late Medieval Rhineland" (Amsterdam UP, 2023)
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Lucy Barnhouse of Arkansas State University talks with Jana Byars about her new book, Hospitals in Communities of the Late Medieval Rhineland: Houses of God, Places for the Sick, out 2023 with Amsterdam University Press. From the mid-twelfth century onwards, the development of European hospitals was shaped by their claim to the legal status of reli…
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From navigating the dynamics of bringer shows to evolving her material and embracing her authentic comedic style as she reflects on the challenges and triumphs of her comedy career, Christine Little.
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Christine Little's journey into comedy is as eclectic as her upbringing. Hailing from Indiana, she navigated through familial turmoil and frequent relocations due to evictions, eventually settling in the affluent town of Carmel. The stark socioeconomic contrasts she experienced became a wellspring of comedic material. Her early days in stand-up, ab…
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Javier Samper Vendrell, "The Seduction of Youth: Print Culture and Homosexual Rights in the Weimar Republic" (U Toronto Press, 2020)
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The Weimar Republic is well-known for its gay rights movement and recent scholarship has demonstrated some of its contradictory elements. In his recent book entitled The Seduction of Youth: Print Culture and Homosexual Rights in the Weimar Republic (University of Toronto Press, 2020), Javier Samper Vendrell writes the first study to focus on the Le…
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"The US Holocaust Memorial Museum Encyclopedia of Camps and Ghettos, 1933–1945, Volume IV" (Indiana UP, 2022)
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The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Encyclopedia of Camps and Ghettos, 1933–1945, Volume IV (Indiana UP, 2022) examines an under-researched segment of the larger Nazi incarceration system: camps and other detention facilities under the direct control of the German military, the Wehrmacht. These include prisoner of war (POW) camps (including…
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Prit Buttar, "Centuries Will Not Suffice: A History of the Lithuanian Holocaust" (Amberley, 2023)
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Prit Buttar's book Centuries Will Not Suffice: A History of the Lithuanian Holocaust (Amberley, 2023) explores how different people responded to the Lithuanian Holocaust and the roles that they played. It considers the past history of the perpetrators and those who took great risks to save Jews, as well as describing the experiences of many who wer…
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The anecdotes and reflections on his path to becoming a comedian, including his initial confusion about the duration of stand-up sets and his realization of the importance of quality over quantity in comedy ...
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Daniel Eachus is a rising star in the comedy world. Even at such a young age, Eachus has the chops of a comedy veteran, and the world is beginning to take notice. Born and raised in Fresno, CA, he was surrounded by farms but didn’t want to smell raisins for the rest of his life. So, he turned to comedy to get him out. For college, Daniel’s wish cam…
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Robert Gerwarth, "November 1918: The German Revolution" (Oxford UP, 2020)
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Was Weimar doomed from the outset? In November 1918: The German Revolution (Oxford University Press, 2020), Robert Gerwarth argues that this is the wrong question to ask. Forget 1929 and 1933, the collapse of Imperial Germany began as a velvet revolution where optimism was as common as pessimism. A masterful synthesis told through diaries and memor…
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Modernizing the Electricity Grid with the Advanced Distribution Management System
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If electrification is the future of energy, the grid must become more efficient and more reliable. All across Canada, from province to province to right here at home in Ottawa. Jenna Gillis, Manager of Distribution System Integration at Hydro Ottawa, joins thinkenergy to discuss the process. Listen to episode 136, as she shares how Ottawa’s electri…
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