Best Alexander Friedman Podcasts (2024)

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"The Words of Cesar Chavez" with historian Miriam Pawl 35:53

8M ago35:53

35:53

Born in Yuma, Arizona, César Chávez began his working life as a manual laborer. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Chávez moved to California to join an organization that helped laborers register to vote. This week's guest is historian Miriam Pawl. He later began organizing strikes among farm workers, calling for better pay and working conditions. Chá…

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"Free to Choose" Milton & Rose Friedman with Prof. Mark Skousen 28:59

8M ago28:59

28:59

Milton Friedman was a 1976 Nobel Prize-winning American economist and advisor to President Ronald Reagan and conservative British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, among others. This week, a conversation with his friend and a Professor at Chapman University, Mark Skousen. In 1980, Friedman partnered with his wife, Rose, to create a 10-part televisi…

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"Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston w/ Prof. Gary Richards 24:15

8M ago24:15

24:15

Zora Neale Hurston brings to life a Southern love story that explores race, gender roles, and identity, which influenced African-American and women's literature. In this episode, we speak with English Professor Gary Richards of The University of Mary Washington. The book is considered a classic of the Harlem Renaissance. Learn more about your ad ch…

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"My Antonia" by Willa Cather w/ Historian Richard Norton Smith 24:31

9M ago24:31

24:31

Willa Cather's novel, My Ántonia, evokes the Nebraska prairie life of her childhood and pays tribute to the spirit and courage of immigrant pioneers in America. Historian Richard Norton Smith discusses Cather's works, including My Antonia, which was written in 1918. The book tells the story of a girl who arrives on the frontier as part of a family …

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The Life of Mark Twain w/ Professor Matt Seybold 35:27

9M ago35:27

35:27

Our guest this week is Elmira College Professor Matt Seybold, who shares insights and introspections into the life of Mark Twain. Named among the great American novels, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has been known internationally since its first printing in 1884 and remains popular yet controversial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…

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"The Common Law" by Oliver Wendell Holmes w/ Historian Stephen Budiansky 29:08

9M ago29:08

29:08

Our guest this week is historian Stephen Budianksy, who shares his insights into the late Justice's life and work. After serving in the Civil War, during which he was wounded, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. became a scholar and jurist, eventually rising to the U.S. Supreme Court after being nominated by President Theodore Roosevelt. While practicing la…

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Life of Frederick Douglass w/ Prof. David Blight 36:37

9M ago36:37

36:37

Our guest this week is Pultizer-Prize-winning Yale Professor David Blight. He expounds on the life of Frederick Douglas, when he learned to read and write, and his relationship with President Abraham Lincoln. Born into slavery in Maryland, Frederick Douglass went on to become a writer, orator, statesman, and key leader in the abolitionist movement.…

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Executive Function Skills in a Post-Digital World 41:16

10M ago41:16

41:16

In this episode of NYC Academic Solutions, we focus on the essential subject of executive function skills in today's digital world, examining strategies to assist children in regulating their emotions, making plans, and managing tasks efficiently. Our guest, Danielle Florio, will provide insights into this crucial topic. Danielle is the Co-Founder …

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Journals of Lewis and Clark w/ Author Lanny Jones 22:23

10M ago22:23

22:23

Our guest this week is author, historian, and magazine editor Lanny Jones. He is the author of "William Clark and the Shaping of the West. His latest work is Celebrity Nation. Shortly after the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, President Thomas Jefferson commissioned Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore and map the newly acquired territory and to s…

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James Madison, Alexander Hamilton & John Jay "The Federalist Papers" 33:53

10M ago33:53

33:53

Colleen Sheehan, Arizona State University Professor, discusses the early life and times of the Federalist's three authors. She explains how their lives challenged their writing and thinking. Plus their lasting legacy today. In September 1787, the newly drafted Constitution of the United States was sent to the states for ratification. Responding to …

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"Common Sense" by Thomas Paine (1776) w/ Professor Richard Bell 28:43

10M ago28:43

28:43

Richard Bell, a University of Maryland history professor discusses Thomas Paine's life, and what led him to publish Common Sense. Common Sense written by Thomas Paine is a 47-page pamphlet advocating for independence from Great Britain, it was published in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How to Build Parent-Teacher Relationships 15:38

10M ago15:38

15:38

In this episode of NYC Academic Solutions, we delve into the crucial topic of forging effective parent-teacher relationships, which play a pivotal role in enhancing students' academic journeys. Our guest for today's episode is Rachel Wallace, a certified classroom teacher with extensive experience spanning Pre-K to high school. Rachel holds a bache…

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TRAILER: Books That Shaped America 1:42

11M ago1:42

1:42

A companion podcast to the 10-episode C-SPAN television series, Books that Shaped America, produced in partnership with the Library of Congress. The Library of Congress created the Books That Shaped America list to explore key works of literature from American history that have had a major impact on society. The 10 iconic books featured in the seri…

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Using Art & Movement to Teach Math 25:04

1y ago25:04

25:04

In this episode of the “NYC Academic Solutions” Podcast, we explore how art and movement can enhance math learning, especially for children with different learning styles. Our guest is Mackinna Hart, an experienced teacher from the Dalton School, who shares how this creative approach can make math lessons more engaging and fun for students. We disc…

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Efficient SAT Prep with the Careless Error Algorithm 33:58

1y ago33:58

33:58

In this episode of "NYC Academic Solutions," we speak with experienced tutor Josh Sohn about efficient, effective preparation for the SAT. We delve into Josh's Careless Error Algorithm, a personalized and efficient approach to tutoring that improves learning outcomes and makes the most of your investment in tutoring. Josh explains the origins and f…

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To Stuy or Not To Stuy - A Parent's Guide 21:39

1y ago21:39

21:39

In this episode, we speak with veteran educator Maya Duani to tackle the question: "Should your child go to Stuyvesant High School?" Together, we explore the school's unique challenges and opportunities, the ideal student profile, and the impact on mental health and college admissions. For questions and episode topics please email: alex@brooklynmat…

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NYC Academic Solutions

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Books That Shaped America

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"The Words of Cesar Chavez" with historian Miriam Pawl 35:53

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"Free to Choose" Milton & Rose Friedman with Prof. Mark Skousen 28:59

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"Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston w/ Prof. Gary Richards 24:15

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"My Antonia" by Willa Cather w/ Historian Richard Norton Smith 24:31

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The Life of Mark Twain w/ Professor Matt Seybold 35:27

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"The Common Law" by Oliver Wendell Holmes w/ Historian Stephen Budiansky 29:08

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Life of Frederick Douglass w/ Prof. David Blight 36:37

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Executive Function Skills in a Post-Digital World 41:16

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Journals of Lewis and Clark w/ Author Lanny Jones 22:23

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James Madison, Alexander Hamilton & John Jay "The Federalist Papers" 33:53

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"Common Sense" by Thomas Paine (1776) w/ Professor Richard Bell 28:43

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How to Build Parent-Teacher Relationships 15:38

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TRAILER: Books That Shaped America 1:42

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Using Art & Movement to Teach Math 25:04

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Efficient SAT Prep with the Careless Error Algorithm 33:58

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To Stuy or Not To Stuy - A Parent's Guide 21:39

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