Fearless music activists. Savvy tech entrepreneurs. Social disrupters. Into Africa shatters the narratives that dominate U.S. perceptions of Africa. Host Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Africa program director and senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington D.C., sits down with policymakers, journalists, academics and other trailblazers in African affairs to shine a spotlight on the faces spearheading cultural, political, and economic change on the continent.
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The Energy Impact Podcast features world-renowned experts across international energy policy and project finance along with regular news updates leading journalists specializing in energy innovation.
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Deborah Zara Kobylt is an award-winning journalist best known for her work on CNN, Fox11 Los Angeles, KCAL9 News, Turner Entertainment, and Deborah Kobylt LIVE, a successful video/audio podcast. Deborah believes everyone has a story to tell, and because of her keen interest in people and community, her guests feel relaxed enough to reveal what they might not tell anyone else. And that’s her gift as a journalist and storyteller. Born in New Jersey, she currently lives in Los Angeles with her ...
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Chasing the Story is the International Center for Journalists' podcast. In every episode, an outstanding journalist in the ICFJ network takes us behind the scenes to better understand how they conducted some of the world’s most important investigations. Reporters will explain how they chased - and landed - a major story, from following dark money across the U.S.-Mexico border to going undercover to expose sexual harassment in Nigerian universities.
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This is a podcast by students from Georgetown University produced with training from the International Center for Journalists and the UN Foundation.
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Gold Coast Builders Association Builders Spotlight
Sam Yates, Yates & Associates, Public Relations & Marketing
The Gold Coast Builders Association Builders Spotlight focuses on some of the most innovative and industry leading builders in Florida and the United States. Hosted by national award-winning anchor and journalist and acclaimed owner of Yates & Associates Public Relations and Marketing, the podcast brings a level of professionalism to podcasting that is second to none. From single family homes to multi-story, housing and multiple use facilities, the Builders and Associates featured on the Gol ...
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The World Beyond the Headlines from the University of Chicago
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The World Beyond the Headlines series is a collaborative project of the Center for International Studies, the International House Global Voices Program, and the Seminary Co-op Bookstores and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Its aim is to bring scholars and journalists together to consider major international issues and how they are covered in the media.
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Conversations with journalists, pastoral leaders, activists, theologians, and scholars from across the globe who are working on the forefront of issues affecting the Catholic Church in the southern hemisphere—Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Based at DePaul University, the Center for World Catholicism & Intercultural Theology (CWCIT) is a leading center of research and reflection on the Church in the global South; it hosts visiting scholars each year, publishes the Studies in World Catholici ...
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Stance is an independent award-winning arts, culture and current affairs podcast run by New York based journalist and curator Chrystal Genesis. An episode is released on the 1st of every month. Stance is produced by Chrystal Genesis, Zara Martin and Saskia Sewell. stancepodcast.com @stancepodcast Guests so far include musicians Four Tet, Jamila Woods, Róisín Murphy, Amber Mark, Caribou, Kaytranada, Jessie Ware, Tricky and Nao, authors Yaa Gyasi, Sayaka Murata, Elif Shafak & Valeria Luiselli, ...
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International Cyber Security Expert Scott Schober with Cyber Tips for Businesses
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Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! If your business (or you) has ever been hacked, fallen victim to phishing, or had your website and data held hostage by ransomware, you need to know about Scott Schober and the cyber security tips he is sharing with and for business owners. The Gold Coast Builders Association's Builders Spotlight sheds n…
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Rwanda's Strained Relations with Neighbours
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Rwanda has endured a series of destabilizing moments that have shaped its complex history and relations with neighboring countries. Colonial rule set the stage for ethnic divisions that worsened under post-colonial governments, leading to the horrific 1994 Rwandan genocide. Following the genocide, Rwanda's rapid reconstruction transformed it into a…
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Cathryn Michon, Animal Advocate & Bestselling Author, “I’m Still Here: A Dog’s PurposeForever”
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Cathryn Michon is a filmmaker, actor, animal advocate, and she joins us to talk about her latest book, “I’m Still Here: A Dog’s Purpose Forever.” So many of us are dog lovers. After all, they are our family. Did you ever wonder why dogs don’t live longer? Cathryn addresses that and so much more in her national bestseller. “I’m Still Here” is told f…
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Nanette Zumwalt & Mary Beth Barry, Chair, CORE Kidney Foundation
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Did you know you could have kidney disease and not even know it? It happened to a family member of mine, and it nearly took his life. Please join me in speaking with Nanette Zumwalt and Mary Beth Barry, kidney recipients and ambassadors of the CORE Kidney program, which raises awareness about kidney disease as well as organ donation. Nanette receiv…
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The boomers in Mali getting their news from TikTok
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The story of older people in Mali who consume news on TikTok symbolizes the larger trends sweeping through the Sahel. In this episode, Catherine Nzuki is joined by Doussouba Konaté, the Country Director of Accountability Lab Mali. We unpack two of these shifts in the Sahel. First, growing anti-French sentiments in the region has led to language dec…
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The CSIS Africa Program is excited to announce the launch of The Afropolitan, a podcast hosted by Catherine Nzuki, Associate Fellow with the Africa Program. The Afropolitan is dedicated to exploring Africa’s growing influence on the global stage. By 2050, one in four people on the planet will be African. Africa will increasingly drive key aspects o…
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Michelle Danner, Founder, The Creative Center for the Arts” & “TheLos Angeles Acting Conservatory
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Michelle Danner, film director and founder, “The Creative Center for the Arts” & “The Los Angeles Acting Conservatory,” has had a remarkable career in multiple areas of the arts, and she joins us today to talk about longevity, how the business is changing, and how a good story always rules. Michelle is behind some of the industry’s most notable fil…
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Dr. John Roberts,MD MPH FACEP, International Medical Corp
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Please welcome to our show, Dr. John Roberts, who has worked with International Medical Corps since Hurricane Katrina, providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response to areas hit hardest from natural and manmade disasters. Dr. Roberts joins us to discuss the critical work of @InternationalMedicalCorps, which works in over 30 countries, hel…
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Youth Voices: The New Wave of Kenyan Activism
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Youth movements have become a powerful catalyst for demanding change across Africa. Kenya’s #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests emerged in June 2024 as a response to a controversial finance bill that included significant tax hikes. Despite violent police crackdowns resulting in over 60 deaths, the movement successfully pressured President Ruto to withd…
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An Exclusive Interview with National Housing Endowment President/CEO Mark Pursell
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Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! What is the state of America's housing industry and, more importantly, the future of home building as a shortage of workers continues to grow? That is but one of the major topics covered in a focused and far-ranging interview with the President and CEO of the National Housing Endowment, Mark Pursell. Pur…
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Hurricane Milton Update - National Hurricane Center - National Association of Home Builders - Gold Coast Builders Association
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Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! We revisit and update a recent Gold Coast Builders Association Builders Spotlight Podcast featuring important information from the National Home Builders Association, the National Hurricane Center and your Gold Coast Builders Association. This information may save lives. Please share. The Gold Coast Buil…
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Botswana, known for its political stability and diamond-rich economy, has made significant strides since independence in 1966, particularly in education and health. Beneath the surface of political stability and dazzling achievements, a vibrant civil society is actively striving to tackle the nation's most urgent challenges including youth unemploy…
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Fritz Coleman, 5-time Emmy Award-Winning Stand-Up Comedian & Former Weathercaster, NBC4LA
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Most of us in LA know Fritz Coleman as the former weathercaster from NBC4 Los Angeles, giving us the sunny forecast of seven sun-balls for the week ahead. But did you know this five-time Emmy winner started out as a comic, got his first stint in weather by chance, was on the Tonight Show eight times, and has opened for legends like Ray Charles, Geo…
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Ep 118: Anthony Casciano & Erika Gupta - Financial Services, Siemens
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1. Where Erika and Anthony grew up, respectively, as well as how their passions for sustainability came to be 2. The process of Siemens Financial Services and how they think ahead both strategically and tactically 3. A deep dive into The Decarbonization Business Optimizer (DBO) tool 4. A discussion of software and hardware technologies and how both…
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Mvemba is joined by Kemi Okenyondo, the Founder/Executive Director of the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria, to discuss accountability for Nigeria's military and police and security issues in the country.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Debra Mark, News Anchor & Voiceover Talent
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Please welcome to our show a voice you know well, award-winning newscaster @DebraMark from @KFIam640’s @JohnKobyltShow, joining us today not to tell someone else’s story, but her own. It’s a very personal story, one she wants to share for #SuicidePreventionMonth. Most of us who know Debra would describe her as cheerful and always positive. She grew…
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Publisher and author Scott Ryan is like Google when it comes to TV and film. He knows the genres intimately, and has written niche books about everything from Letterman to Streisand. Today, he joins us to discuss his latest book, “The Last Days Of Cinema,” which is a brilliant look at cinema in the 90’s and the impact those films had on pop culture…
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David Kessler, Grief Specialist & Author, “Finding Meaning: The SIXTH STAGE of GRIEF”
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Please welcome to our show David Kessler, a leading expert on grief and loss, who will be discussing the different stages of grief along with his book, “Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief.” Like most people, I’ve had my fair share of grief, and it rocked me in way I could barely recognize myself. I can say I wish I was introduced to David so…
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Paul D. Corona, MD, Author, “The Corona Protocol” Solutions to Stop Addiction and More
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For anyone feeling not quite like themselves, I invite you to our show today as we speak with Paul D. Corona, M.D., who will discuss healing from so many issues plaguing our society from depression to addiction, bullying, homelessness and more. Dr. Corona authored “The Corona Protocol” after years of research connecting the mind and body with well …
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Andy Kotzian, President of Green Payroll Services, Shares HR Tips, Payroll Insight, and Best Practices for GCBA Members
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Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! Andy Kotzian is the President of Green Payroll Services, an innovative payroll company that is far more than just a payroll company. His innovative services help growing companies expand their financial footprint while helping fill in the blanks with HR solutions and best practices. Kotzian joins GCBA Ex…
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Fostering Transformative Leadership: The Mandela Washington Fellowship
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Since its inception in 2014, the Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) brings together an annual cohort of established African youth leaders for an immersive six-week leadership program at U.S. colleges and universities. The fellowship culminates in a summit where participants network and engage in high-level workshops. MWF is the flagship program of…
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Engaging with the dynamic and rapidly evolving development landscape in Africa presents a complex challenge. Historically, global powers have treated Africa as a tool for extraction and a pawn in geopolitical struggles, from colonialism to the Cold War. However, with the growth of Africa and the world shifting into a multipolar era, the U.S. finds …
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Please welcome to our shows, Alexo Wandael, Italian film director, producer, and director based out of LA and NY, and he joins us to discuss an incredibly interesting project he’s been working on called ITALIANY.US, where he photographs his subjects and black and white, all of them from Italy, and interviews them about the life they’ve created here…
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Alessandra Repini, Author, "The Italian Lady. The Book. The
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Please welcome our shows Alessandra Repini, who wrote, “THE ITALIAN LADY: The Perfect Guide To Making Yourself ever Cheerful, Classy and Admired.” Alessandra talks about how to discover the “modern day dolce vita and enjoying it wherever you are in the world,” which is another subtitle to her book. Have you ever noticed how Italian women always see…
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Joshua M. Greene, Author, filmmaker, educator and Holocaust scholar.
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I’m thrilled to welcome to our show, Joshua M. Greene, who, in his own words, says he’s spent much of his life’s work “sharing extraordinary stories about extraordinary people.” Mr. Greene spent countless years practicing yoga and meditation with George Harrison, and eventually wrote “Here Comes The Sun,” a biography that chronicles the spiritual a…
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The African continent faces several unique challenges that increase its vulnerability to cyber-attacks: a shortage of cybersecurity professionals, outdated software, lack of digital literacy among individuals, and struggles with personal data protection. While digital accessibility is on the rise in Africa, 60 percent of Africans (about 700 million…
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Susan Lieu, Author, "The Manicurist’s Daughter Memoir"
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Author, playwright, performer, and TEDx speaker Susan Lieu joins us to talk about her tell-all book, “The Manicurist’s Daughter,” along with her one-woman theatrical show, 140 Pounds: How Beauty Killed My Mother, which has been on a 10-city sold out national tour. About Susan: Her family are refugees from the Vietnam War, escaping to California in …
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State Representative Toby Overdorf (R) Shares State Updates from the Southeast Building Conference
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Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! Fresh from his updates to members of the many local builder associations in Florida and the Florida Home Builders Assocation who attended the Southeast Building Conference in Orlando, Florida State Representative Toby Overdorf (R), District 85, made a special guest appearance on the Gold Coast Builders A…
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Partnerships for Peace: The Global Fragility Act
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In 2019, the U.S. Congress passed the bipartisan Global Fragility Act (GFA), approving up to $200 million annually for prevention and stabilization efforts in target countries and regions, including Mozambique, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, and Togo. The GFA aims to strengthen fragile states, described by the Department of State as those "wh…
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Gold Coast Builders Association Supports School for Autism by Pulling a Fire Truck!
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Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! Gold Coast Builders Association former President Jay Huebner makes no bones about stepping up to support a Palm Beach County school for autistic children. In fact, he not only steps up he is literally "pulling" for the Connections School by competing in a Fire Truck Pull to see which Team may pull a full…
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