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Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast provides "STAR WARS" information and entertainment. This is the home of THE MANDALORIAN AFTER SHOW. From the Classic Trilogy, through the Prequels, Sequels and streaming shows like ANDOR, AHSOKA, THE ACOLYTE, SKELETON CREW...Rebel Force Radio puts you on the front lines of fandom. Plus, plenty of THE BAD BATCH, CLONE WARS and REBELS too! Join hosts Jason Swank and Jimmy Mac McInerney for interviews with celebrity guests, news, opinions, comedy, reviews, g ...
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Books & Writers · The Creative Process: Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing, Life & Creativity
Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing · Creative Process Original Series
Books & Writing episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. To listen to ALL arts & creativity episodes of “The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society”, you’ll find our main podcast on Apple: tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, Spotify: tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists & creative thinkers across the Arts & STEM. We discuss their life, work & artistic practice. Winne ...
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We go IN THE CANTINA with film director James Cox, whose cool new sci-fi book "Grand Theft AI" is available now. James shares stories about working with Carrie Fisher on his film “Wonderland” and of course, James is a huge STAR WARS fan who provides some very original answers to the famous “Yoda Questionnaire”. Once again, we scored some rare vinta…
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How Do Utopian Visions Shape Our Reality & Future? - Highlights - S. D. CHROSTOWSA
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“I like to think of utopianism as “effective social daydreaming” because utopia is associated with consciously imagining societies. Our imagination is always involved in creating reality. The opposition between the two, reality and the imaginary, is not a stark one; they're porous.” S. D. Chrostowska is professor of humanities at York University, C…
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Utopia in the Age of Survival with S. D. CHROSTOWSKA
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As Surrealism turns 100, what can it teach us about the importance of dreaming and creating a better society? Will we wake up from the consumerist dream sold to us by capitalism and how would that change our ideas of utopia? S. D. Chrostowska is professor of humanities at York University, Canada. She is the author of several books, among them Permi…
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THE ACOLYTE After Show: SEASON FINALE
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The Rebel Force Radio ACOLYTE After Show returns for an in-depth look at the season finale, episode 8—"The Acolyte." This series has certainly left its mark on STAR WARS fandom, so join us as we take the time to process and analyze the story in its entirety including The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, along with listener "superchats" and live calls to…
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Climate Change, Mental Health & Fighting for a Better Future - Highlights - CHARLIE HERTZOG YOUNG
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“I've been a climate activist since I was about 12 years old. It began with a deep passion for wildlife. I started taking up litter and telling off my schoolmates, eventually I set up a green council when I was about 13 or 14. As I learned more and more about the climate crisis and how sprawling and interconnected it was, not just with nature, but …
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The Mind, Climate Change & Community Resilience with CHARLIE HERTZOG YOUNG
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The planet’s well-being unites us all, from ecosystems to societies, global systems to individual health. How is planetary health linked to mental health? Charlie Hertzog Young is a researcher, writer and award-winning activist. He identifies as a “proudly mad bipolar double amputee” and has worked for the New Economics Foundation, the Royal Societ…
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It's not the After Show, but it's our first thoughts and immediate reactions to seeing the season finale of THE ACOLYTE. Did the finale satisfy? Were all the main issues raised throughout the season wrapped up? And what does the future have in store, if any, for THE ACOLYTE? F.J. DeSanto joins us for a "first blush" review and reactions. Get full s…
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How and when will we transition to a clean energy future? - Highlights - RICHARD BLACK
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Richard Black spent 15 years as a science and environment correspondent for the BBC World Service and BBC News, before setting up the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit. He now lives in Berlin and is the Director of Policy and Strategy at the global clean energy think tank Ember, which aims to accelerate the clean energy transition with data and po…
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Todd Fisher: Remembering Carrie Fisher
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Carrie Fisher’s brother, Todd Fisher, is a guy who has seen it all in Hollywood. From the experiences provided by Todd and Carrie’s mother, the legendary Debbie Reynolds, to being Carrie’s closest confidant, and onto his own career behind-the-scenes, Todd has lived his entire life as a showbiz insider. And man, does he have stories to share. This w…
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The Future of Energy - RICHARD BLACK - Director, Policy & Strategy, Ember - Fmr. BBC Environment Correspondent
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How and when will we transition to a clean energy future? How will the transition empower individuals and transform global power dynamics? How did China become the world’s first electrostate, leading the drive for renewable energy, and what can we learn from this? Richard Black spent 15 years as a science and environment correspondent for the BBC W…
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Decisions shape destinies in this week's episode of THE ACOLYTE. The curtain finally gets pulled back on the mysteries of what really happened on Brendok sixteen years ago. Join us for the RFR After Show livestream as we delve into the penultimate episode for this season, "Choice", along with your thoughts, theories, and reactions! Get full show vi…
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Resisting Fascism & Ecological Collapse with Writer-Organizer-Activist CHRIS CARLSSON
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In this episode of the Speaking Out of Place podcast Professor David Palumbo-Liu talks with acclaimed author and activist, and San Francisco legend, Chris Carlsson about his new novel, When Shells Crumble. It begins in December 2024, when the US Supreme Court nullifies the popular vote in the Presidential election and awards the presidency to an au…
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THE ACOLYTE After Show: "Teach / Corrupt"
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The stakes rise as teachings clash and corruption spreads as THE ACOLYTE ramps up towards it's season finale with a very character-centric episode. Welcome to the RFR After Show as we get into the heads of Qimir and Master Sol during our breakdown of episode six, "Teach / Corrupt." Hear what we think of this episode along with our analysis, plus li…
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What Do the June 2024 Elections in India Mean? with Angana Chatterji & Siddhartha Deb
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In this episode on Speaking Out of Place podcast Professor David Palumbo-Liu and Azeezah Kanji talk with scholar Angana Chatterji and journalist Siddhartha Deb. For decades, they have exposed the violence and fascism lying behind the mythology of India as the world’s largest democracy. In the wake of India’s most recent elections, in which the far …
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All gloves—and masks—are off as the poodoo hits the fan this week on THE ACOLYTE! Lightsaber duels! Sith! Switcheroos! Reveals! And following this bloodbath, the stakes are higher than ever. It's an episode that will surely have many fans talking, so join us on the RFR ACOLYTE After Show for our analysis along with live calls featuring your thought…
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George Lucas established the galaxy far, far away a long time ago. Now, years after his retirement, his protege Dave Filoni sits in the executive suite at Lucasfilm and has a hand in every STAR WARS tale being created. We analyze interview highlights of Filoni discussing the responsibility of moving The Saga forward without his mentor and the impor…
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PETA Founder INGRID NEWKIRK turns 75: A Lifetime of Animal Advocacy - Author of Animalkind
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How can we show more kindness, respect, and love to the animals we share this planet with? What lessons can we learn from non-human animals about living in greater harmony with nature? Ingrid Newkirk is the Founder and President of PETA, actively leading the organization and advocating for animal rights. PETA is the largest animal rights organizati…
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The Jedi hunt down Mae while attempting to save the reclusive Kelnacca this week on THE ACOLYTE. Join us as we take a close look at the fourth episode of THE ACOLYTE, "Day" on the RFR After Show livestream, along with live calls featuring your thoughts, theories and opinions! Watch the full livestream of this episode on our YouTube Channel! https:/…
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How to Fight for Truth & Protect Democracy in A Post-Truth World? - Highlights - LEE McINTYRE
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“One thing people don't realize is that the goal of disinformation is not simply to get you to believe a falsehood. It's to demoralize you into giving up on the idea of truth, to polarize us around factual issues, to get us to distrust people who don't believe the same lie. And even if somebody doesn't believe the lie, it can still make them cynica…
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On Disinformation: How to Fight for Truth & Protect Democracy with LEE McINTYRE
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How do we fight for truth and protect democracy in a post-truth world? How does bias affect our understanding of facts? Lee McIntyre is a Research Fellow at the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University and a Senior Advisor for Public Trust in Science at the Aspen Institute. He holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a Ph.…
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THE ACOLYTE Predictions From The Prophet
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THE ACOLYTE has fired up STAR WARS fans big time and opinions are being thrown around in a fast and furious way. Filmmaker and friend of RFR F.J. DeSanto ,"The Prophet", joins us this week to break it all down. From the pluses and minuses of the show itself, to the direction the franchise is taking, and the discourse swirling around the fanbase, F.…
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“I think as there is more automation, there is more kind of emphasis on this question of our choice. The story of the development of things tends to be what do humans decide that they care about? In what direction do they want to go? What kind of art do they want to make? What kinds of things do they want to think about? There is in the computation…
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What Role Do AI & Computational Language Play in Solving Real-World Problems?
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How can computational language help decode the mysteries of nature and the universe? What is ChatGPT doing and why does it work? How will AI affect education, the arts and society? Stephen Wolfram is a computer scientist, mathematician, and theoretical physicist. He is the founder and CEO of Wolfram Research, the creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alp…
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THE ACOLYTE goes back in time this week with a flashback to the events on Brendok, where Osha and Mae are faced with a decision that will set their destinies into motion. Join us as we break it down with an in-depth look at "Destiny" with your reactions, thoughts, theories and observations. Get full show video, ad-free shows, bonus exclusive podcas…
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Can we have real conversations with AI? How do illusions help us make sense of the world? - Highlights - KEITH FRANKISH
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“There is magic everywhere. There's wonder everywhere. There's wondrous complexity that is so complex, so difficult to conceptualize, to grasp, to articulate that it might as well be magic for all intents and purposes, but we can gradually start to unpick how the tricks are done, how nature learned to do these wonderful tricks. And that's the wonde…
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Is Consciousness an Illusion? with Philosopher KEITH FRANKISH
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Is consciousness an illusion? Is it just a complex set of cognitive processes without a central, subjective experience? How can we better integrate philosophy with everyday life and the arts? Keith Frankish is an Honorary Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sheffield, a Visiting Research Fellow with The Open University, and an Adjunct Prof…
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How Can We End the Climate Crisis in One Generation? - Highlights - PAUL HAWKEN
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“We and all living beings thrive by being actors in the planet’s regeneration, a civilizational goal that should commence and never cease. We practiced degeneration as a species and it brought us to the threshold of an unimaginable crisis. To reverse global warming, we need to reverse global degeneration.” Can we really end the climate crisis in on…
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Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation with PAUL HAWKEN
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Can we really end the climate crisis in one generation? What kind of bold collective action, technologies, and nature-based solutions would it take to do it? Paul Hawken is a renowned environmentalist, entrepreneur, author, and activist committed to sustainability and transforming the business-environment relationship. A leading voice in the enviro…
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THE ACOLYTE After Show: SERIES PREMIERE
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THE ACOLYTE series premiere is finally here, and with it, an all-new season of RFR After Show livestreams! The lead-up to this show has been divisive among fans, to say the least. But now that we've all seen it, does it live up to the hype or the hate? We review the first two episodes, "Lost/Found" and "Revenge/Justice" and speculate on where this …
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Dee Bradley Baker’s BAD BATCH Debrief
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Celebrating the complete three season run of THE BAD BATCH, Dee Bradley Baker joins us for an exclusive conversation about his connection to each of the characters he voiced, along with behind-the-scenes stories and insights into his creative process. Plus, we finally get around to asking Dee the questions from the famous Yoda Questionnaire. George…
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How Will Our Cities, Communities & Country Cope with Climate Migration - Highlights - ABRAHM LUSTGARTEN
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“Living in California, I've just come to accept the unsettledness of this era we're moving into. And I think that's really how I see the future. You know, we're living in an era of disruption, and there are others I talk to and write about in the book who also muse about the possibility of a more nomadic future. That maybe home isn't a permanent pl…
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On The Move: The Overheating Earth & the Uprooting of America with ABRAHM LUSTGARTEN
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An estimated one in two people will experience degrading environmental conditions this century and will be faced with the difficult question of whether to leave their homes. Will you be among those who migrate in response to climate change? If so, where will you go? Abrahm Lustgarten is an investigative reporter, author, and filmmaker whose work fo…
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