Best Nigerian In America Podcasts (2024)

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You are what you eat! What cultural dishes are local to your community? 20:07

4d ago20:07

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You are what you eat! What cultural dishes are local to your community? Support the Show. As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!By Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji

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S4 E3 - Bagging a PhD Degree in Chemical Engineering after 5 years featuring Dr. Pearl Abue, University of Austin, Texas 1:19:02

7d ago1:19:02

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Leave me a fan note ❤️ HELLLLOOOO GOOD PEOPLE! Yes, yes, I have missed you too. How have you been? I hope you have been keeping well. If I tell you all that has happened to me within the past three months since you last heard from me here, you would not believe! So many changes! I didn't know Season 4 of my life in the US would hit this hard! I'm n…

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Post Father's Day Reflections: What kind/type/style of dad are you? What kind/type/style of dad would you want to be? 25:22

9d ago25:22

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Post Father's Day Reflections: What kind/type/style of dad are you? What kind/type/style of dad would you want to be? Support the Show. As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!…

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Keri Leigh Merritt on Life, Poverty, and Politics in The American South 49:25

15d ago49:25

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Today, I'm talking with Dr. Keri Leigh Merritt about her recent piece in Aeon Magazine, entitled "The southern gap." The piece explores the roots of economic underdevelopment in the American South, a problem that still plagues the region. From there, we talk more broadly about the politics of the South and what it means to be a Southerner today. Ke…

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Raising our hyphenated diasporan African children: Nigerian-American children, a case in point 34:34

20d ago34:34

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Raising our hyphenated diasporan African children: Nigerian-American children, a case in point {Episode 12(b)}. Support the Show. As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!…

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Congratulations young High School and College graduates! Now what? 28:15

25d ago28:15

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Congratulations young one! You have just graduated from High School and getting into College or Just graduated from college heading into the job market. Now what? Here are some tips to help. Consider it my graduation gift! Support the Show. As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just …

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The protection/safeguarding of the children, youths, young adults, the vulnerable, and the Catholic Church. 18:04

28d ago18:04

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The protection/safeguarding of the children, youths, young adults, the vulnerable, and the Catholic Church. Support the Show. As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!By Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji

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An interview with Mr. Nzenwa Nkwachukwu on Igbo culture/tradition, the aftermath of the Ahiara Diocese crisis, and her new Bishop - Nwobi 46:59

1M ago46:59

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An interview with Mr. Nzenwa Nkwachukwu on Igbo culture/tradition, the aftermath of the Ahiara Diocese crisis, and her new Bishop - Nwobi. Support the Show. As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!…

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Job skills application - A second interview with a young entrepreneur: Ogechi Obasi (Beauty Products and more).) 28:33

1M ago28:33

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Job skills application - A second interview with a young entrepreneur: Ogechi Obasi (Beauty Products and more).) Support the Show. As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!…

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Job skills application - An interview with a young entrepreneur: Nomso (Normy Katty) (Agriculture) 24:30

1M ago24:30

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Job skills application - An interview with a young entrepreneur: Nomso (Normy Katty) (Agriculture) Support the Show. As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!By Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji

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Motherhood: A post-Mother's Day discussion on kinds of moms and their styles. 17:12

1M ago17:12

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Motherhood: A post-Mother's Day discussion on kinds of moms and their styles. Support the Show. As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!By Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji

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Job skills for the homeland youths. 26:51

1M ago26:51

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Some job skills are recommended for homeland youths, especially those with school completion certificates, but no jobs to be found. Support the Show. As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!…

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the job market in the next 5 years - especially for my young African followers in diaspora and homeland. 16:16

2M ago16:16

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the job market in the next 5 years - especially for my young African followers in diaspora and homeland. Support the Show. As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!…

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Marriage tradition and stages in Igboland/Africa: What our young ripe-for-marriage adults should know. 32:59

2M ago32:59

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Marriage tradition and stages in Igboland/Africa: What our young ripe-for-marriage adults should know. Support the Show. As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!By Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji

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#What is in a name?#. Your African name makes you unique - Never let anyone shorten it for their own ease. Your African name is meaningful! 12:15

2M ago12:15

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#What is in a name?#. Your African name makes you unique - Never let anyone shorten it for their own ease. Your African name is meaningful! Support the Show. As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!…

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Kristin Lunz Trujillo on White Rural Rage and Being Rural in America 50:56

3M ago50:56

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Dr. Kristin Lunz Trujillo from the University of South Carolina joins to discuss ruralness and identity in America. We talk about the new book, White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy by Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman, as well as some of the broader ideas about who is rural and what that means for the people living in those places. You ca…

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Africa: Who is she as a Continent (And no, Africa is not a Country!) ? Few facts to know. 20:15

3M ago20:15

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Support the Show. As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!By Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji

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Mifepristone and Judge Shopping with Bailey Fairbanks 31:41

3M ago31:41

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Pulaski fellow Bailey Fairbanks joins to talk about the potential for a mifepristone ban and the practice of judge shopping.By The Pulaski Institution

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S4 E2 - Friendship in Your Late 20’s: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly ft. Oluwabusayo Omoleye 1:16:02

3M ago1:16:02

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Leave me a fan note ❤️ Hi guys!!! How are you doing? How have you been? I hope you're thriving & in good health! I'm back with yet another new episode and this time, I came back with a three-time guest; one of my best girls, Busayo! In this episode, we dive into the details of our first big fight and how it almost cost us our 11-year long friendshi…

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Introduction to Ndisco's Village Meeting on the new Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji Podcast. 7:51

3M ago7:51

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Welcome to my Podcast! What the Podcast is all about. The focus audience. Why I embarked on such venture. And more! Support the Show. As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!…

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S4 E1 - So Far So Good 32:56

4M ago32:56

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Leave me a fan note ❤️ Hey guys, Season 4 is finally here!!! And I'm back with a surprise for you....I'm on a new mic!💃🏾 Definitely feeling excited, elated, exhilarated about the new year but at the same time - anxious, worried and tippy-toed! My hope is to capture all of these feelings in this new season, and share how I will be embracing and navi…

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Talking Texas Immigration Law and "Ortho Bros" with Bailey Fairbanks 41:29

4M ago41:29

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Bailey Fairbanks joins Alan to talk about the Supreme Court's temporary hold on Texas's SB4. We also chat about a story featured in one of this week's Headlines from the Heartlands, concerning Russian Orthodoxy and American neo-Confederates. Find the link to our new home for Headlines from the Heartlands here: https://alanelrod.substack.com?utm_sou…

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Season 4 Trailer - Embracing Change 0:36

4M ago0:36

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Leave me a fan note ❤️ Happy New Year my fellow NISs! Wow it’s been 3 years doing podcasting. Started in 2021 just after I moved to the US and now we’re here. Season 3 was a good run - I learnt to navigate adulthood, living in New York City, and survived corporate America. I definitely feel like I learnt a lot about myself! This season will be all …

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Alex Middlewood on IKE Lab, Kansas Politics, and Local Democracy 47:07

4M ago47:07

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Dr. Alex Middlewood of Wichita State University joins to talk about her new venture, IKE Lab. At IKE Lab, Alex and Brian Amos are building data and analysis of Kansas elections down to the most local level. We also talk about a new anti-DEI bill in Kansas, the challenges of brain drain, and crackdowns on local authority in red states. Read Dr. Midd…

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IVF Is Good, Actually with Bailey Fairbanks 38:44

4M ago38:44

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Bailey Fairbanks joins to talk immunity, Judge Aileen Cannon, Alabama's IVF U-turn, and the Michigan primary.By The Pulaski Institution

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Talking About the Alabama Embryo Ruling with Bailey Fairbanks 36:42

4M ago36:42

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Welcome to a new regular segment of The Periphery, in which I'll be joined by Pulaski fellow Dr. Bailey Fairbanks to talk about current events with an eye to Pulaski's mission. This time, we're talking about the Alabama Supreme Court's recent ruling that frozen embryos are children.By The Pulaski Institution

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S3 Bonus/Cross-over Episode with @Grow.with.Lade - Health, Beauty & Fitness Standards since moving to the US in 2020 58:38

6M ago58:38

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Leave me a fan note ❤️ This podcast was originally recorded for Youtube and can be viewed here. Our conversation ventures beyond the professional, diving into the essence of what it means to be healthy in every aspect of life. We navigate the murky waters of emotional and financial stability, touching on the lessons learned from our Nigerian roots …

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S3 E15 (Season Finale): A Gratitude Look-back on 2023 & Plans for 2024 27:50

6M ago27:50

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Leave me a fan note ❤️ Helllllllooo people, It’s almost time to bid farewell to 2023, and usher in a new year! Grateful for the many of you that are still here and hoping for a bigger and better next year for all of us! I hope this episode also inspires you to look back on the beautiful year you’ve had, what could have gone better and lessons you m…

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S3 E14 - A Day in my Life in New York City ft. Oluwafunto Adesanya (Audio Vlog) 1:03:21

7M ago1:03:21

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Leave me a fan note ❤️ Recently, I had a very crazy idea to voice log a day in my weekend life in NYC! It took a lot to put it together but I’m so happy to see it worked out! I had such a cool & cozy Saturday ft. laundry, a visit to the nail saloon, plant mum duties, cooking a typical Nigerian breakfast and hosting a friend! My friend came over to …

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S3 E13 - Traveling back Home for the Christmas/Summer Holidays ft. Oluwabusayo Omoleye 54:27

8M ago54:27

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Leave me a fan note ❤️ Heyyyy y'all! I'm baaaack, and this time I'm back with a familiar guest - Bussy B! As Detty December approaches, Busayo and I sit down to reminisce our experience(s) of going back to Nigeria during Christmas (for me) and Summer (for her). I went back home in December 2022 to see my family and attend my sister's wedding while …

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Special Episode: Dominik Stecula and Ben Stanley on Poland's Elections and the Future of Polish Democracy 44:53

8M ago44:53

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This episode is guest hosted by Pulaski fellow Dr. Dominik Stecula. Dominik is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Colorado State University. His research interests encompass the intersection of political communication, political behavior, and science communication, in the American, but also in a comparative context. He was also born in …

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Matt McManus on The Political Right and Equality 1:05:56

8M ago1:05:56

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Matt McManus joins to talk about his newest book, The Political Right and Equality: Turning Back the Tide of Egalitarian Modernity (Routledge). The book is a wide-ranging and gripping exploration of right-wing arguments against egalitarianism. We talk about as many of McManus's subjects as we can fit into an episode, including Fyodor Dostoevsky, Pa…

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Itoro Bassey on Growing Up Rural, Being Nigerian-American, and How We Relate to One Another 47:46

8M ago47:46

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Itoro Bassey is a first-generation Nigerian-American who grew up in Southbridge, Massachusetts. She is a journalist, playwright, cultural worker, educator, and novelist. Her debut novel, Faith, was published by Malarkey Books in 2022. Itoro has previously worked as a correspondent for Arise News and is now a segment producer for the BBC, based in W…

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S3 E12 - The Out-of-Office Episode ft. my fellow Corporate America girlies! [Love, Dating & Marriage Edition] 1:29:27

9M ago1:29:27

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Leave me a fan note ❤️ Hi guys! Coming to you all the way from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, please say hello to my friends and fellow Corp baddies - Pearl Abue, Daniella Mafe & Blessing 'Bibichukwu' Akonure. I've never had more than two guests per time on a recorded episode so I was a bit nervous about the outcome BUT we had so much fun doing it! (and t…

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Dr. Kevin Vallier on Catholic Integralism, Anti-liberal Elites, and the Hungarian Connection 46:02

9M ago46:02

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Dr. Kevin Vallier is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Bowling Green State University, where he directs their program in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law. Vallier’s interests lie primarily in political philosophy, ethics, philosophy of religion, and philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE). He is also an affiliate with the Center for…

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S3 E11 - Standing Up for Myself at Work, Mexico in 48 hrs and Responding to Your Feedback! 35:39

9M ago35:39

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Leave me a fan note ❤️ Sneaking this in again - Podcast feedback form :) Have a lovely rest of your week! Tolu Support the Show. Please rate the podcast and leave a review wherever you listen; it helps me reach other people like you. Also, follow here for more :) Thank you!By The Non-Immigrant Student

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S3 E10 - Call me Esther, Woman Evolve Conference 2023 Recap, Finding Purpose, Overcoming Burn-out, Personal Finances, RIP Mohbad 💔🕊 36:43

9M ago36:43

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Leave me a fan note ❤️ My AI co-host's description for this episode: Ever wondered how it feels to step out of your comfort zone, face your fears, and conquer new territories? Well, this episode is a testament to that! As your host, Tolulope 'Esther' Olukanmi , I take you through a captivating journey. I discuss my life's voyage, from growing up in…

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S3 E9 - Life Lately: Going back to Cornell, Flying First-Class, New Apartment, Living Alone, Money on my Mind, Health & Wellness, COVID-23? 33:55

10M ago33:55

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Leave me a fan note ❤️ Hi guys! I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording! As promised: T-Shirt interest form Feedback form (I'd love to hear from you!) Love, Dating, Marriage Youtube channel The Morning Show on Apple TV+ Painkiller on Netflix My article on Addiction - Dancing with The Devil Going back to Cornell Till next time ✌🏾, …

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A Pulaski Panel: Misinformation, Disinformation, and Offline Effects in America's Heartlands 1:31:33

11M ago1:31:33

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Pulaski fellows Dr. Hanah Stiverson and Dr. Dominik Stecuła join Dr. Michael Simeone from New America and Arizona State to discuss some of the dangers of misinformation and disinformation, with particular attention given to rural and exurban America. A link to the video version of the panel is here: (488) A Pulaski Panel: Misinformation, Disinforma…

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S3 E8 - The Adulthood Rant Episode ft. The Ibk Global (MBA Student Edition) 59:57

11M ago59:57

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Leave me a fan note ❤️ Hey guys! I'm back one more time before July wraps-up, and this time I'm back with a guest! Yay! So I caught up with an old friend over brunch up about two weeks ago and decided that we needed to continue the conversation over a podcast episode. We had so much fun recounting how we met (during NYSC) and sharing how we've been…

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🔒 S3 E7 - Life Lately: Summer Travels, Mid-Year Resolutions, Dating Resolutions, Concerts, Bridal Showers, and more! 48:26

12M ago48:26

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Subscriber-only episode Leave me a fan note ❤️ Happy Listening :) With love from NYC, Tolu Ps: Here’s the link to subscribe to my friend’s YouTube channel while we anticipate her ‘Naira to Pounds’ interview with me. Thank you! Please rate the podcast and leave a review wherever you listen; it helps me reach other people like you. Also, follow here …

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Craig Calhoun on Meritocracy, Public Virtue, and Revitalizing Our Democracy 1:10:48

1y ago1:10:48

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Craig Calhoun is University Professor of Social Sciences at Arizona State University. Previously, he was Director of the London School of Economics, President of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), founder of the Institute for Public Knowledge at NYU, and a professor there and at UNC-Chapel Hill, Columbia, and Princeton. He is also a member…

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🔒 S3 E6 - Celebrating One Year at Google: Lessons Learned, Overcoming Ageism, and Finding Work-Life Balance 31:39

1y ago31:39

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Subscriber-only episode Leave me a fan note ❤️ Can you believe it's already been a year since I joined Google? Time flies when you're learning, growing, and embracing new experiences! In this special episode, I take a moment to express my gratitude to God, the friends who have supported me throughout my incredible journey, and share some of the inv…

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S3 E5 - The Adulthood Rant Episode ft. My Kenyan Sista! (NYC Edition) 1:24:12

1y ago1:24:12

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Leave me a fan note ❤️ Hellllloooo!!!! I know, I missed you too! This time I came back with a guest, yay! She's none other than Ivy F. Ochieng and she's without a doubt, one of my favorite people! Some of you might remember her as Ivy from this reel OR as my Kenyan sister/roommate from that reel but she's one of the very first friends I made when I…

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Samuel C. Spitale on Fake News, Cognitive Dissonance, and How to Win the War on Truth 1:03:04

1y ago1:03:04

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Samuel C. Spitale is a media studies expert who has written for Huffington Post, as well as Geek magazine and Advocate.com. Previously, he worked at Lucasfilm Ltd. in global product development. In addition to How to Win the War on Truth, he is the author of Star Wars: Collecting a Galaxy. We talk about his book, the ways in which he thinks about o…

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Matt McManus on Liberal Socialism, the Postliberal Right, and Thinking Seriously About Freedom 54:59

1y ago54:59

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Matt McManus is a lecturer in political science at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He is the author of The Emergence of Postmodernity and Liberalism and Liberal Rights: A Critical Legal Argument amongst other books. His forthcoming work includes the essay collection Nietzsche and the Politics of Reaction for Palgrave MacMillan and The Poli…

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Bill Kristol on Liberalism, Illiberalism, and the Arc of History 55:18

1y ago55:18

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William Kristol has been a major figure in American political life for decades. He was a founder of The Weekly Standard, and is a regular guest on leading political commentary shows. Prior to his work at The Weekly Standard, Kristol led the Project for the Republican Future, an organization that helped shape the strategy that produced the 1994 Repu…

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🔒 S3 E4 - Traveling Back Home to Renew Your F-1 Visa (ft. My 27th Birthday Testimony) 36:09

1y ago36:09

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Subscriber-only episode Leave me a fan note ❤️ Hi guys! It's been half-a-minute! Another much awaited episode on the travails of going back home to renew your F-1 visa is here! But not to worry, I gat you! In this episode, I share my own experience of going back home (to Nigeria) to renew my F-1 visa (aka student visa) and I did say a lot in the ep…

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Justin Ellis on Drag Queen Story Time and LGBTQ Rights in Australia, America, and the United Kingdom 46:58

1+ y ago46:58

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Dr. Justin Ellis is a senior lecturer in criminology at the Newcastle School of Law and Justice. His research into digiqueer criminology critically analyses the relationship between digital media technology, criminal justice, and queer representation and resistance. His broader research focus is on the relationship between digital technologies on i…

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🔒 S3 E3 - The Niceties and not-so Niceties of Working in Big Tech 43:46

1+ y ago43:46

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Subscriber-only episode Leave me a fan note ❤️ Another much awaited episode! This episode details my experience working in Big Tech these past nine months and more! I also reminisce on my previous work experience in Nigeria as an Oil & Gas Engineer and how I’m able to make the best of this new experience in a new field/industry. Happy Listening and…

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