Best Eli Marcus Podcasts (2024)

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Angels in America with David Reddish 57:46

1d ago57:46

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This book gave me an understanding of the queer community that I hadn’t found anywhere else. Today we meet David Reddish and we’re talking about the queer book that saved his life: Angels in America by Tony Kushner. Self proclaimed uber-geek David Reddish is the award-winning author of Sex, Drugs & Superheroes trilogy. The third novel in the series…

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World's Largest Political Memorabilia Collector Austin C. Wright 25:36

4d ago25:36

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Austin C. Wright is the son of the late Jordan M. Wright & serves as Chairman of the Museum of Democracy. In this capacity, he has been able to share his father's ginormous collection with the world through the Museum & its national exhibitions. As Wright continues to grow his father’s collection, his emphasis is on ensuring it remains accessible t…

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The Gaily Show: Get out the VOTE! 30:19

8d ago30:19

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A new episode of This Queer Book Saved My Life drops next week on October 29! In our off weeks, we air the most recent episode of The Gaily Show which J.P. hosts for AM950 Radio. On today's episode: Rae Leiner from the National LGBTQ Task Force and Matt Caffrey from Swing Left. Let’s. Get. Out. The. Vote! Phone bank with the National LGBTQ Taskforc…

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The Hours with Samantha Mann 47:03

15d ago47:03

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Who am I going to be and what is my life going to look like? Today we meet Samantha Mann and we’re talking about the queer book that saved her life: The Hours by Michael Cunningham. Samantha writes essays & articles exploring culture, mental health, motherhood, & LGBTQ issues. Her work has been featured in The Cut, Vogue, Elle, TODAY, Romper, and m…

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Women with Mia Arias Tsang and Chloé Caldwell 1:02:47

30d ago1:02:47

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Am I the only one who feels this crazy about what's happening to me right now? Today we meet Mia Arias Tsang and we’re talking about the book that saved her life: Women by Chloé Caldwell. And Chloé joins us for the conversation! Mia is a writer, freelance editor, and former biologist based in Queens, NYC. She has conducted extensive research in evo…

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Consenting Adult with Eric Marcus 47:31

1M ago47:31

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Is it possible that my family, my mother, could ever accept me? Today we meet Eric Marcus and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: Consenting Adult by Laura Z. Hobson. Eric Marcus is the author of a dozen books, including two editions of Making Gay History (the original 1992 edition is entitled Making History), Why Suicide?, and Breaki…

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389: Unstoppable Business Growth Hacks from Business Leaders | NBX 2024 Insights 48:27

2M ago48:27

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In this special episode of Mind Your Business with Yitzchok Saftlas, we're live from NBX 2024 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center, catching up with entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders from various industries. Instead of focusing on one guest, this episode offers you an incredible mix of insights and actionable tips from dozens of atten…

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The Gaily Show: Lover of Men, The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln 21:18

2M ago21:18

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A new episode of This Queer Book Saved My Life drops next week on September 17! In our off weeks, we air the most recent episode of The Gaily Show which J.P. hosts for AM950 Radio. Today, the director of the new documentary Lover of Men: The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln is here. Also joining me are two historical experts from the film. It debu…

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Exile and Pride with Seeley Quest and Eli Clare 37:24

2M ago37:24

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Exile is not a choice that anyone wants to make. It’s something we come to through necessity. Today we meet seeley quest and we’re talking about the book that saved hir life: Exile and Pride by Eli Clare. And Eli joins us for the conversation! Seeley Quest (sie/hir) is a trans disabled environmentalist, working in literary and body-based compositio…

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Hollywood Secrets and Scandals - with Sue Cameron of The Hollywood Reporter 32:45

2M ago32:45

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Sue Cameron has known, interviewed and befriended a plethora of Hollywood and Music A Listers. In fact they are so famous, they would belong in an A+ list category if there was one. She has been a daily columnist & TV editor for The Hollywood Reporter, Hamptons & a Cosmo contributor. She is an original founder of Women in Film, an organization of 2…

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Broken Horses with Brent Love 54:19

2M ago54:19

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This book isn’t about celebrity. It’s about queer heritage. And passing it on. Today we meet Brent Love and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: Broken Horses by Brandi Carlile. Brent Love is the author of the memoir Leap which debuted in June 2024. He is also the host/producer of the podcasts Hope Works: A Surrogacy and You and Me and…

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388: EQ vs. IQ: Why Emotional Intelligence Wins in Business with Chuck Garcia | Mind Your Business 59:17

3M ago59:17

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In this episode of "Mind Your Business" with Yitzchok Saftlas, we sit down with Chuck Garcia — Columbia University professor, Fortune 500 executive, and author of the bestselling book, "A Climb to the Top," and the newly-published “The Moment That Defines Your Life”—to explore the profound impact of emotional intelligence on personal and profession…

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Stars In My Pocket Like Grains of Sand with Robin Jeffrey 41:53

3M ago41:53

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No queer person is an island. Even if we start off that way. Today we meet Robin Jeffrey and we’re talking about the book that saved her life: Stars In My Pocket Like Grains of Sand by Samuel R. Delaney. Robin Jeffrey is the author of the series of classic murder mysteries with scifi-twists, The Cadence Turing Mysteries and the paranormal romance s…

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7 Minutes in Book Heaven with Katrina Monroe and Through The Midnight Door 14:36

3M ago14:36

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Today, Once Upon a Crime Books presents 7 Minutes in Book Heaven, the podcast where we interview LGBTQ authors about the new books they have coming out for us to love and cuddle up with. Visit them online: onceuponacrimebooks.com Once Upon a Crime Books is an independent bookstore specializing in mystery fiction. Located in Uptown Minneapolis, you …

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387: The Uber of Urgent Flights Featuring Sim Shain, CEO of ParaFlight and UrgentFlights.com 48:21

3M ago48:21

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Join Yitzchok Saftlas in this episode of Mind Your Business for an engaging conversation with Sim Shain, CEO of ParaFlight and UrgentFlights.com. Together, they discuss the challenges and triumphs of managing a dynamic aviation business focused on life-saving missions. His business specializes in providing rapid, reliable air transportation for cri…

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The Clothesline Swing with Mike Z. and Danny Ramadan 45:18

3M ago45:18

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You love your parents because they’re your parents. But would you if they weren’t? This and other queer stories from the Middle East to Canada. Today we meet Mike Z. and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: The Clothesline Swing by Danny Ramadan. And Danny joins us for the conversation! Mike Z. lives in Lebanon and works in art therapy…

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The Gaily Show: Libraries As Spaces Of Connection 21:36

4M ago21:36

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A new episode of This Queer Book Saved My Life drops next week on July 23rd! In our off weeks, we air the most recent episode of The Gaily Show which J.P. hosts for AM950 Radio. Today, Jennie Garner and Andrew Frisbie join us from North Liberty Library to talk about book bans, how to support public libraries, and libraries as spaces for belonging a…

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386: Secrets to Powerful Public Speaking from Expert Alex Holzer 59:16

4M ago59:16

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Discover the secrets to mastering public speaking on this episode of Mind Your Business, featuring communication expert Alex Holzer. Alex, founder of Gain Your Voice, shares invaluable tips for boosting confidence, improving communication skills, and excelling in professional and personal settings. Whether you're an executive, a student, or just lo…

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Running With Scissors with Rex Ogle 44:38

4M ago44:38

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When the adults in your life are this reckless and dangerous, what do you do? Today we meet Rex Ogle and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs. Rex Ogle is an award-winning author and the writer of nearly a hundred children’s books, comics, graphic novels, and memoirs—most notably Free Lunch, …

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More Tales of the City with David Ciminello 47:21

4M ago47:21

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After reading about the characters in this book, I made it my mission to have their kind of life for myself. Today we meet David Ciminello and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: More Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin. David Ciminello is a Lambda Literary Fellow and author of The Queen of Steeplechase Park. As an actor, David gues…

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Paul Takes The Form of a Mortal Girl with Saraid de Silva and Andrea Lawlor 52:00

5M ago52:00

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This book made me think about how my relationship to myself is lifelong. Today, we meet Saraid de Silva and we’re talking about the book that saved her life: Paul Takes The Form of a Mortal Girl by Andrea Lawlor. And Andrea joins us for the conversation! Saraid de Silva is the author of Amma and is a screen writer on the TV series Shortland Street.…

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LGBTQ Book Bans: Narrating the Crisis 58:34

5M ago58:34

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A deep dive into LGBTQ book bans with two of the nation's leading researchers. Today, we are joined by Sabrina Baêta and Tasslyn Magnusson. They are leading researchers in the United States on LGBTQ book bans in our schools. They led efforts to research and write the new 2024 PEN America report Banned in the USA: Narrating the Crisis. Here is part …

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The Fire Next Time with Kim Hines 41:53

5M ago41:53

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When I read his work, I feel like he is a close friend that I lost. That’s how much he resonates with me. Today we meet Kim Hines and we’re talking about the book that saved her life: The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin. Kim Hines is a playwright, actor, director, and author. Her plays have been produced across the United States, including tours at…

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7 Minutes in Book Heaven with Jessie Chandler and Shanghai Murder 12:13

5M ago12:13

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Today, Once Upon a Crime Books presents 7 Minutes in Book Heaven, the podcast where we interview LGBTQ authors about the new books they have coming out for us to love and cuddle up with. Once Upon a Crime Books is an independent bookstore specializing in mystery fiction. Located in Uptown Minneapolis, you can shop in their store Monday through Satu…

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We Are All Armenian with Natalie Cruz 39:17

6M ago39:17

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Seriously though. When you're life is hyphenated, how do you put it altogether to live the life you want? Today we meet Natalie Cruz and we’re talking about the book that saved her life: We Are All Armenian edited by Aram Mrjoian and featuring eighteen essayists. Natalie lives in Philly, is the managing editor of the Queer Armenian Library, teaches…

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How to Succeed in Business & Have an Exit Plan with Eddie Wilson 23:40

6M ago23:40

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Eddie Wilson is a businessman who is known as the “King of Exits.” He has owned over 125 companies and exited over 120 of them successfully. His current private equity firm Collective Influence has significant holdings as well. Of those holdings, the Private Equity firm owns – Think Realty, American Association of Private Lenders, Apticode, FitCon,…

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World Renowned Sales & Entrepreneur Author/Trainer BOB BURG 31:31

6M ago31:31

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Bob Burg has been successfully showing entrepreneurs, leaders, & sales pros for over 30 yrs, how to build relationships, communicate their value, & accelerate their business growth as one of the top Sales and Entrepreneur trainers in the world. Though for years he was best known for his sales classic, Endless Referrals, it’s his business parable he…

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Loveless with Jake Mier 37:56

6M ago37:56

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They say what matters most is love. But for a lot of us...that’s not what matters most. Today we meet Jake Mier and we’re talking about the book that saved their life: Loveless by Alice Oseman. Jake lives in the Twin Cities and works in restorative justice. Loveless is the funny, honest, messy, completely relatable story of Georgia, who doesn't und…

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Catching the Queer Spirit! 47:39

6M ago47:39

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That moment when you meet kindred queer spirits in podcasting. Today we have a special cross-pollination episode with the Queer Spirit podcast. The Queer Spirit podcast has conversations with embodied artists, practitioners and activists who care for, enliven and empower our 2SLGBTQ+ communities to thrive + flourish. Their hosts are Nick Venegoni, …

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Love Lives Here with Archie Arnold and Rowan Jetté Knox 54:35

7M ago54:35

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All the love in our queer families. Today we meet Archie Arnold and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: Love Lives Here: A Story of Thriving in a Transgender Family by Rowan Jetté Knox. Archie is a grant writer working at a community college in Minnesota. His career in grants and fundraising spans twenty years. Rowan Jetté Knox is an …

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Becoming a Man with K Jason Bryan 35:42

7M ago35:42

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As gay kids we have to get through so much that we end up not remembering a lot of our childhoods. Today we meet K Jason Bryan and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: Becoming A Man: Half A Life Story by Paul Monette. Jason is a Sr Client Consultant for corporate insurance, and used to chair his company’s LGBT & Allies ERG. He is a fo…

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Swinging on the Garden Gate with Sandy Hope and Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew 50:25

8M ago50:25

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No one ever told me that I could be divine. That my sexuality was a gift. Today we meet Sandy Hope and we’re talking about the book that saved her life: Swinging on the Garden Gate by Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew. And Elizabeth joins us for the conversation! Sandy is a licensed mental health counselor whose practice focuses Internal Family Systems theo…

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385: The Gift Of Data Featuring Moshe Hecht, Founder & CEO of HATCH 50:05

8M ago50:05

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Data is a gift. And if data is leveraged properly, it can lead to major gifts from donors in the non-profit space. Meet Moshe Hecht, Founder & CEO of Hatch. Moshe built an incredible platform full of data, customized for each organization to login and build a human profile of their intended donor. Knowing your donor can lead to bigger gifts. Watch …

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Nigel Holland of EVIL WOMAN, the AMERICAN ELO, on Success 31:33

8M ago31:33

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Nigel Holland is a founder of the world class band Evil Woman “The American ELO.” The Electric Light Orchestra, known around the world as the “Premier Orchestral Rock & Roll Band," pumped out many great hits in the 1970’s like Can't Get It Out of My Head, Strange Magic & Evil Woman. There was no other band quite like them. They combined the beat of…

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Dress Your Family In Corduroy and Denim with Jacob Budenz 46:36

8M ago46:36

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Everyone calls me ma'am on the phone. I love it. Today we meet Jacob Budenz and we’re talking about the book that saved their life: Dress Your Family In Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris. Jacob is a true multi-hyphenate: musician, author, performance artist, director, and witch. Jacob published their new book Tea Leaves in 2023 and is the front p…

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Am I Blue with Ricardo Galaviz and Bruce Coville 47:51

9M ago47:51

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When a closeted queer kid meets his fairy godfather what does he wish for? Today we meet Ricardo Galaviz and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: Am I Blue? by Bruce Coville. And Bruce joins us for the conversation! Ricardo (all pronouns) is the Associate Director of the Milwaukee LGBT Center. Bruce (he/him) is the author of over 100 b…

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To Kill A Mockingbird with Jean Gustafson 30:43

9M ago30:43

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A tomboy who wants to be Perry Mason (and has a crush on Della) included this book on job applications. Today we meet Jean M. Gustafson and we’re talking about the book that saved her life: To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Jean M. Gustafson is a seasoned attorney who specializes in various branches of law, including employment law, elder law, c…

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The Banned Book Club with John Bracken 18:25

9M ago18:25

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Are you ready to un-ban LGBT books in real time? I share with you about The Banned Book Club and then I sit down with the head of the project: John Bracken who is the Executive Director of The Digital Public Library of America. How to start reading: Download the Palace Project App for iOS or Android in the Apple App store or Google Play. Open the a…

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MASOOD BOOMGAARD - Comedian & (de)Motivational Speaker 28:05

9M ago28:05

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Masood Boomgaard is an internationally renowned comedian who is probably your favorite alternative life coach also known by his alter ego “Self-Help Singh.” The comedian, & (de)motivational speaker and parody expert discovered his inner alter ego when as rumor has it, he fell & hit his head as he rushed to the toilet after some bad lamb vindaloo. I…

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The Front Runner with Leon Acord 46:54

9M ago46:54

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It was such a catharsis that I took the book into the woods and acted out scenes from it. Today we meet Leon Acord and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: The Front Runner by Patricia Nell Warren. Leon Acord is the author of the memoirs Expletives Not Deleted and Sub-Lebrity: The Queer Life of a Showbiz Footnote. Leon created, wrote, …

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Barry Manilow's music partner BRUCE SUSSMAN 25:20

10M ago25:20

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BRUCE SUSSMAN received the 2022 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical for the Broadway show Harmony. With Jack Feldman, he co-authored the scores for Ted Tally’s Coming Attractions (Outer Critics Circle Award) and Wendy Wasserstein’s first musical, Miami, both produced by André Bishop at Playwrights Horizons. He also co-authored the sc…

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The Homosexualization of America with Philip Anthony and Dennis Altman 35:10

10M ago35:10

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You go to his place to hook up. The book that saves your life is on his coffee table. Today we meet Philip Anthony and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: The Homosexualization of America by Dennis Altman. And Dennis joins us for the conversation! Philip is based in Minneapolis and is host of the podcast The Downright Upright Show. De…

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JUDY COLLINS - Legendary singer of Send in the Clowns & Both Sides Now 24:11

10M ago24:11

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Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, & a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism & steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Six decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as n…

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384: 24 Business Strategies for 2024 featuring Marc Bodner, Executive Chairperson at L&R Distributors 57:24

10M ago57:24

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Marc shares 24 strategies to run a successful business, which will help you start 2024 on the right foot: - Strategies for HR, Sales, Marketing, and Management - Staff evaluations - Establishing a mindful sales process - Properly differentiating between B2B and B2C - Dealing with setbacks - Just to name a few topics!…

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7 Minutes in Book Heaven with Jeff Billington and Summer's Second 12:21

10M ago12:21

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Today, we meet Jeff Billington and his new novel: Summer's Second. In this novel, Asher Brock’s last summer of youth is far from ideal. His hopes for the future, including an escape from his constricting Ozark Mountains hometown, seem increasingly fragile as he faces hurdles of poverty and abuse, all while coming to terms with being gay. Jeff Billi…

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383: The Art Of Interviewing featuring Eli Langer, Host of Kosher Money 57:18

10M ago57:18

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Eli Langer, Host of Kosher Money, has tips and strategies for how he hit 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS and he dishes on how to be successful in business. He also discusses: - Content that transcends - Financial tips for younger adults - Goal setting and to do lists - And SO much moreBy 710 WOR Mind Your Business

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BROADWAY STAR of WICKED - Jessica Vosk 28:00

11M ago28:00

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Jessica Vosk is one of Broadway's HOTTEST, surging STARS who played Elphaba in WICKED for 2 years & also appeared in Fiddler on the Roof as well as in Finding Neverland & The Bridges of Madison County. This celebrated singer & actress performs all over the US including at The Broadway Concert Series at Broward Center’s Parker Playhouse in Ft. Laud.…

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382: Solomon's Wisdom featuring Richard Solomon, Noted Attorney 57:18

11M ago57:18

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Richard Solomon, a noted attorney, will be sharing lessons from the front lines, with over 30 years of experience. Bonus: Yitzchok Saftlas, CEO of Bottom Line Marketing Group weighs in too!By 710 WOR Mind Your Business

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CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD author NEALE DONALD WALSCH 35:00

11M ago35:00

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Neale Donald Walsch is the author of the international best seller Conversations With God, published in 1995, which became a global publishing phenomenon, staying on the New York Times Best Sellers List for 137 weeks. He is the author now of Godtalk: Experiences of Humanity's Connections with a Higher Power In this epic interview, we discuss: -Why …

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The Color Purple with Maya Williams 42:20

11M ago42:20

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My eighth grade brain was like: they're such great friends AND they kiss on the mouth?! That's great! Today we meet Maya Williams and we’re talking about the book that saved their life: The Color Purple by Alice Walker. Maya Williams (ey/em, they/them, and she/her) is a religious Black multiracial nonbinary suicide survivor who is currently an Ashl…

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