Best Pepperdine Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 402: The Vision for Pepperdine 40:06

29d ago40:06

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Pepperdine has gone through a few leadership changes, starting with new Director of Athletics Tanner Gardner. He joins the pod to talk about the Waves' vision for the future and the new basketball facility, The Mountain at Mullin Park.With Summer League and the Olympics this month, it begs the question who will be the breakout stars of next season?…

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Luke Thomas, CEO of World Child Cancer: Bridging the Gap in Pediatric Cancer Care 26:24

1d ago26:24

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Luke Thomas, CEO of World Child Cancer: Bridging the Gap in Pediatric Cancer Care We delve into the critical work of World Child Cancer, an organization dedicated to improving the diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancer in low to middle-income countries. World Child Cancer was established in 2007 to address the significant disparity in survival…

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How To Immunize Your Mind Against False Beliefs with Carnegie Mellon University's Andy Norman 39:43

5d ago39:43

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Today's guest is Andy Norman, philosophy professor at Carnegie Mellon University and the author of a fascinating book, Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind Parasites and the Search for a Better way to Think. Andy argues that it’s possible to immunize the mind against harmful beliefs, just as it’s possible to immunize the body against germs. He a…

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Episode 404: How High Should the Expectations be for the Zags? 40:28

7d ago40:28

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The way-to-early rankings have Gonzaga easily in the top 10 and many in the top 5. So where should the Zags finish? What would be disappointing? @LockedOnZags Andy Patton joins to review the Gonzaga offseason.#marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #s…

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Naghma Mulla, CEO of the EdelGive Foundation, on supporting grassroots organisations in India 32:17

8d ago32:17

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The CEO of the EdelGive Foundation, Naghma Mulla, joins us on the Do One Better Podcast to discuss the impact of their GROW Fund (Grassroots, Resilience, Ownership and Wellness) which strengthened 100 high impact grassroots organisations in India over 24 months, through capacity-building and supporting key organisational functions. We explore what …

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Jo Maugham KC, Founder and Director of the Good Law Project: leveraging the law to change the world 37:56

15d ago37:56

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The Founder and Director of the Good Law Project, Jo Maugham KC, on leveraging the law to craft the world you’d like to see. The law is a powerful means to effect positive social change but not everyone has access to it and the law isn’t always used for good. In this episode we explore social impact through the lens of public interest litigation, a…

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RISE With Alumni: Kenneth Vargas & Emily Shaw 41:52

18d ago41:52

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Pepperdine alumni Kenneth Vargas, RISE Podcast Producer, and Emily Shaw, RISE Program Specialist, sit around the RISE Roundtable to reflect on their resilience journeys at Pepperdine and post-grade and share some tips and insights they learned along the way. We also hear from three more Pepperdine alumni, who each share what has supported their res…

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Want to Understand Today’s Political Debate? Study PsyOps: Sci-fi Author & Science Journalist Annalee Newitzs 41:13

21d ago41:13

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Find this week's episode description below... Join Eric's 'Truth, Disinformation & The 2024 Election' Class at The University of Chicago It’s open to everyone via Zoom. It will discuss what’s going on in the coverage of the election, with a wonderful collection of guest speakers, educators, prominent political reporters and polling experts. It will…

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Episode 403: How Deep are the Zags? 42:13

22d ago42:13

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Zags brought back four of its five starters from a year ago and added a slew of guys who will make the Bulldogs 9-10 guys deep. Spokesman Review's Theo Lawson drops by to chat about the upcoming season and the Zags in Las Vegas.Also, San Francisco has added another big matchup. Can they get over the hump and back into the Big Dance?Saint Mary's new…

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Danny Sriskandarajah, CEO of the New Economics Foundation, on his new book "Power to the People", Universal Basic Income and creating a better future 28:23

22d ago28:23

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Danny Sriskandarajah, CEO of the New Economics Foundation, on his new book "Power to the People", Universal Basic Income and creating a better future. Overview In this intellectually stimulating episode, host Alberto Lidji interviews Danny Sriskandarajah, the Chief Executive of the New Economics Foundation (NEF). The discussion delves into various …

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Mucho Gusto: Astros Prospect Ryan Gusto Talks Triple-A Turnaround 19:04

26d ago19:04

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Jimmy (@AstrosFuture) and Kenny are joined by Astros pitching prospect Ryan Gusto to chat about his turn around in Triple-A, additions to his pitching arsenal, toughest hitters he has faced and much more.By Apollo Media

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Sarah Bouchie, CEO of Helen Keller Intl on Combating Global Blindness, Malnutrition, and the Impact of Climate Change 31:13

29d ago31:13

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Sarah Bouchie, CEO of Helen Keller Intl on Combating Global Blindness, Malnutrition, and the Impact of Climate Change. Helen Keller International's Mission: Helen Keller Intl, a 109-year-old organization, focuses on combating blindness, poor health, and malnutrition. The organization scales innovative solutions to ensure everyone can live a healthy…

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RISE With Nicole Fashaw: Resilience Through Music 29:04

1M ago29:04

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Nicole Fashaw, rising senior, joins RISE Podcast Producer Bo Jaden James at the RISE Roundtable. The two discuss the power of music and songwriting to strengthen one's resilience, and Nicole does a special performance of an original song. We also hear from three Pepperdine community members, who each share a song that reminds them about resilience:…

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Using the Tools of Tech to Hold Big Tech Accountable with Pulitzer-Winner & Proof News Founder Julia Angwin 40:11

1M ago40:11

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Misinformation, rumor, psy-ops and propaganda--whatever you want to call the four horsemen of today’s media apocalypse—have been with us as long as the media itself. But you have to admit that the arrival of digital technology, led by social media, has given all of those forces outsized power. We still haven’t quite come to terms with how tech has …

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Kieron Boyle, CEO of the Impact Investing Institute, on creating a fairer, greener, and more resilient future 28:40

1M ago28:40

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The CEO of the Impact Investing Institute, Kieron Boyle, discusses the nuances of impact investing, its various definitions, and the role it plays in creating a fairer, greener, and more resilient future. Kieron explains the mission of the Impact Investing Institute, a nonprofit established by the UK government to accelerate impact investing both i…

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Episode 401: New Era at Washington State, Summer League Begins 39:12

1M ago39:12

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@WSUCougarAthletics begins in a new conference, with a new head coach, and a new look for the team. Cougars Head Coach David Riley joins the pod to talk about building on the program's past.NBA Summer League begins soon and there are a lot of familiar faces on rosters, including a head-to-head with a past Saint Mary's backcourt. #marchmadness #NCAA…

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Jon Rosser, Chair of the Single Homeless Project, on the systemic undercounting of women experiencing homelessness. 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Jon Rosser, Chair of the Single Homeless Project, on the systemic undercounting of women experiencing homelessness. Overview: In this eye-opening episode of the Do One Better Podcast, Alberto Lidji sits down with Jon Rosser, Chair of the Single Homeless Project, to delve into the pressing issue of homelessness in the UK, with a particular focus on …

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RISE With Dr. Jaz Gray: Storytelling & Resilience 1:08:04

2M ago1:08:04

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Dr. Jaz Gray, Professor of Communication Studies, joins RISE Program Specialist Emily Shaw at the RISE Roundtable. The two discuss the power of narrative storytelling in strengthening one’s resilience. We also hear from three Pepperdine community members, who each share a story that has impacted their perspective on resilience: Hope Dease, Assistan…

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Episode 345: Is Santa Clara Ready? 40:34

2M ago40:34

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Santa Clara has won 20+ games in three of the last four seasons. Will the Broncos get over the hump and return to the NCAA Tournament?NBA Draft is on the horizon. What will Jonathan Mogbo and Anton Watson be?#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sa…

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Tony Hulton, CEO of Walking with the Wounded: Supporting Veterans 34:06

2M ago34:06

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In this enlightening episode, we are joined by Tony Hulton, Chief Executive Officer of Walking with the Wounded. Tony shares the critical work his organisation is doing to support ex-service personnel in the UK. The discussion spans across various support services provided by the charity, including mental health, social work, employment support, an…

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RISE With Isaac Bonilla: Discovery in the Risk of Failure 35:00

2M ago35:00

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In this episode, Isaac Bonilla, a rising senior, joins RISE Student Lead Ethan Barragán at the RISE Roundtable, sharing his resilience journey to Pepperdine and how he practices resilience skills to support all of his various academic and co-curricular commitments. We also hear from three Pepperdine undergraduate students, who each share risks they…

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The Original Fact Checker: How To Know What's True with The Post's Glenn Kessler 40:05

2M ago40:05

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Finding your way to the truth is the informal job of the 21st-century citizen. All of us. Unless you want to be manipulated, you need some check on the claims you hear uttered by powerful people or repeated, innocently or not, by others. For a few thousand people in this era, correcting the record is a profession, even a calling, and today’s guest …

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Episode 344: Dons Keep it Rolling, Mobgo in the NBA Draft 39:58

2M ago39:58

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San Francisco brings back a strong core, high level transfers, but do lose WCC First Teamer Jonathan Mogbo to the NBA Draft.USF Head Coach Chris Gerlufsen joins the pod to chat everything Dons.#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portlan…

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Geoff Ibbotson, Executive Director of the Global Surgery Foundation, on Strengthening Surgical Care Systems and Empowering Global Health 32:25

2M ago32:25

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In this episode of the Do One Better Podcast, Alberto Lidji engages in a compelling conversation with Geoff Ibbotson, the Executive Director of the Global Surgery Foundation. Geoff shares his journey and the critical work his organization is doing to improve surgical care systems worldwide, particularly in low-resource settings. This episode sheds …

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Episode 343: Offseason's Biggest Surprises, WCC Schedule Release 35:35

2M ago35:35

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The WCC has released the home and away matchups for the 2024-25 season. 18-game schedule. Who benefitted, who will need to step it up?Also, what was the most surprising outcomes of the offseason?#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portl…

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Mr. Irrelevant no more: Pascanel Ferreras talks quick rise with Astros 19:13

2M ago19:13

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Jimmy Price and Kenny Van Doren sit down with Astros prospect Pascanel Ferreras to talk about the draft, his quick movement up the system, adjustments to Double-A, favorite walk-up song and much more!By Apollo Media

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Cameron McCollum, Director of the Sudreau Global Justice Institute at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, on justice system reform in Africa 31:00

2M ago31:00

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Cameron McCollum, Director of the Sudreau Global Justice Institute at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, on justice system reform in Africa. In this episode we delve into improving access to justice and building capacity within justice systems in Africa. We discuss the problem of case backlog and how ADR (alternative dispute resolution) can help impr…

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The Lost Art of Civil Discourse with Clea Conner CEO of Open to Debate 45:51

2M ago45:51

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Any institution that aspires to get at the truth needs a process for testing what it believes to be true. Central to the judicial system, for example, are lawyers challenging their opponents’ arguments. In science, claims must be peer-reviewed, and experiments have to be replicated. But in politics and culture, any kind of rule-based, civil testing…

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Honor Wilson-Fletcher, CEO of the British Exploring Society, on inequality of access to the great outdoors and transforming lives 29:25

2M ago29:25

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The CEO of the British Exploring Society, Honor Wilson-Fletcher, on inequality of access to the great outdoors and transforming lives. Significant parts of the population do not feel welcomed, and don’t have access nor experience of what it’s like to be in the outdoors. The British Exploring Society is a youth development charity that’s been around…

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John Craven, former Director of the UK’s Social Mobility Commission and current Executive Officer of System 2, on driving social mobility. 26:30

3M ago26:30

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John Craven, former Director of the UK’s Social Mobility Commission and current Executive Officer of System 2 – a registered charity in Australia – explores social mobility from numerous angles, including education, employability, social networks and intergenerational dynamics. Among the various insights discussed, we explore how the school readine…

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The Logic Behind Illogical Ideologies: Pepperdine University's Jason Blakely 31:49

3M ago31:49

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The political landscape in the US has fragmented into a handful of beliefs, the adherents to which have less and less in common, other than a profound inability to comprehend others’ beliefs. This, unfortunately, is not news. In a fascinating new book, today’s guest attempts to pierce the incomprehensibility cloak. The guest is Jason Blakely, an as…

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Mark Russell, CEO of the Children’s Society, on launching a new hub for children, celebrating a £1M grant from BBC Children in Need and making a positive impact! 31:51

3M ago31:51

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The CEO of the Children’s Society, Mark Russell, talks about the new children’s support hub they’re launching in London, UK in July 2024, their 140-year history, ambitions for the future and creating an evidence base to roll out a nation-wide network of support hubs. We celebrate the £1M grant from BBC Children in Need just announced on 15th May to…

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Episode 342: Enter Grand Canyon and Seattle 40:37

3M ago40:37

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The two newest additions to the WCC: Grand Canyon and Seattle. Are they good fits? Concerns? Pacific and Saint Mary's made some portal news. Gonzaga adds to the non-conference schedule.#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacif…

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Ahmad Alhendawi, Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM): Launching a new global strategy and tackling the SDGs 29:39

3M ago29:39

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The Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), Ahmad Alhendawi, joins Alberto Lidji as the 100-day countdown starts to Word Scouting’s general assembly in August 2024; bringing together members from 174 countries as they launch their new global strategy for the next 10 years; unveiling a refreshed brand, and leveragin…

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Destroying The Internet In Order To Save It: Project Liberty's Frank McCourt 31:07

3M ago31:07

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The guests who come on In Reality come prepared to talk about big issues. Truth, polarization, the information ecosystem: these are not exactly niche issues. Today’s guest though, may have the biggest embrace of anyone I’ve had on the show... You may know Frank McCourt as the billionaire real estate magnate and owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers base…

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Episode 341: Portal Kombat Round One Completed 34:24

3M ago34:24

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The portal has closed. Which teams made it out better than when it opened?The NBA Combine and G-League Elite Camp open. Which of the WCC entries would be the best NBA player?Mahaney to UConn?#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland …

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Frank Aswani, CEO of the Africa Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA), on creating an impact ecosystem in Africa 31:16

3M ago31:16

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The CEO of the Africa Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA), Frank Aswani, joins Alberto Lidji to discuss creating an impact ecosystem in Africa and to explore the continuum of impact capital, from traditional philanthropy to private sector capital. A key challenge AVPA is focused on: How to solve Africa’s long-term sustainable growth financing chal…

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Sunday Shakedown: First ever shakedown, podcast voices, and Pepperdine 21:23

3M ago21:23

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In the first episode of Sunday Shakedowns, host Kaylee Philbrick-Theuerkauf, shares insights from the past week, including the initial challenges and emotions of launching a podcast and managing two distinct businesses. The episode delves into the raw emotions behind scaling businesses, dealing with technical and development hurdles, and the excite…

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Lynette Bell, President of the Truist Foundation, on strengthening small businesses, developing career pathways for economic mobility and why philanthropy is fueling the marketplace of ideas 30:01

4M ago30:01

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The President of the Truist Foundation, Lynette Bell, joins Alberto Lidji to discuss strengthening small businesses, developing career pathways for economic mobility, and why philanthropy is fueling the marketplace of ideas. Find out how the Truist Foundation is co-creating programs, building the body of evidence, and how they are convening nationa…

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How Newsrooms Decide What's True: Former Editor of the Washington Post Martin Baron 49:11

4M ago49:11

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To figure out what’s true and what’s not in today’s chaotic, fragmented, contradictory information environment, all of us news consumers have to think like journalists: is that story I’m seeing backed by evidence, is the headline fair, is the coverage biased? Well, we could do worse than to think like the journalist who is today’s guest. Until his …

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Episode 340: Mahaney in Moraga No More 32:31

4M ago32:31

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Is the sky falling with Aidan Mahaney entering the portal? Not by a long shot. The Gaels have options, but who? Meanwhile LMU has been busy reloading their roster. A familiar face returns to Santa Clara. USF off to a strong start in the scheduling department.#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stm…

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Daniela Ligiero, CEO and President of Together for Girls and Co-Founder of the Brave Movement: working to end sexual violence against children and adolescents 28:32

4M ago28:32

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Daniela Ligiero, CEO and President of Together for Girls and Co-Founder of the Brave Movement, joins us to talk about working to end sexual violence against children and adolescents. Daniela is a survivor of child sexual abuse and has been sharing her story publicly for around 15 years. The silence around this topic is something that needs to be ta…

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Graham Macmillan, President of Visa Foundation, and Melissa Stevens, Executive Vice President of Philanthropy at the Milken Institute, on corporate philanthropy 35:08

4M ago35:08

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We look at the world of corporate philanthropy and are delighted to host Graham Macmillan, President of Visa Foundation, and Melissa Stevens, Executive Vice President of Philanthropy at the Milken Institute. Graham Macmillan develops and executes Visa Foundation’s impact investing and grantmaking strategy in support of its mission to help inclusive…

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Episode 339: Crazy Coaching Carousel 32:41

4M ago32:41

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Washington State and Pepperdine hire their new coaches but wait, there's more! A familiar face is now the head coach at Kentucky and the Zags are slated to face them this season.Mongolian Mike hits the portal. Saint Mary's associate head coach Justin Joyner heading to Michigan.#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #baske…

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FINAL WEEK / NCAA Tournament Recap & What's To Come In 2024-2025 1:08:29

4M ago1:08:29

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The FINAL WEEK of The Perimeter with Adam Morrison, presented by McGillivray Environmental, is now live! On the final week of Season 3 of The Perimeter, Adam recaps the Gonzaga Men's Sweet Sixteen loss to the Purdue Boilermakers & looks into his crystal ball for what is to come for the Bulldogs in the 2024-2025 season. Presented by McGillivray Envi…

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Kate Grant, Chief Executive of the Fistula Foundation, on receiving $15M from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and treating women with devastating childbirth injuries 28:51

4M ago28:51

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Kate Grant, Chief Executive of the Fistula Foundation, on receiving $15M from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and treating women with devastating childbirth injuries. Obstetric fistula is a devastating childbirth injury. It leaves a woman incontinent, humiliated, and—all too often—shunned by her community. Surgery is the only cure. The Fistula Found…

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Episode 338: The End Has Arrived 38:42

4M ago38:42

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The Zags' loss to Purdue on Friday marks the end of the WCC season. Success for the Zags or something left on the table?Pacific, Pepperdine, and Washington State with key changes in leadership. Saint Mary's loses Josh Jefferson to the portal, what does it mean?#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #s…

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Rose Caldwell, CEO of Plan International UK, on children’s rights, girls’ education, and localisation 30:36

4M ago30:36

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The CEO of Plan International UK, Rose Caldwell, joins us back on the Do One Better Podcast to talk about their work on children’s rights, girls’ education, and their approach to localisation. We explore why and how Plan International works with local actors, in humanitarian contexts, including youth-led organisations and those focused on girls’ an…

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Episode 337: Purdue, Gonzaga Meet Again 29:57

5M ago29:57

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For the second time this season, Gonzaga meets Purdue but these two teams looks very different than when they last met. Connor Hope joins to review how we got here and what the rematch with Purdue will bring.#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sa…

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RISE With Paul Kim, Screen Arts Professor 1:07:40

5M ago1:07:40

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In this episode, Paul Kim, Professor of Screen Arts, joins RISE Podcast Producer Kenneth Vargas at the RISE Roundtable. Paul shares his resilience journey as a member of his family, professor, and filmmaker. We also hear from three Pepperdine faculty, who each share how they find a sense of deep enjoyment in life: Martin Premoli, Assistant Professo…

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