A sci-fi anthology set in the not-so-distant future, exploring what makes us human when faced with the unknown.
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Threshold is a Peabody Award-winning podcast about people and the planet. Each season, we do a deep dive into one pressing environmental story, exploring it through the intersections of science, politics, culture, and environmental justice. We aim to make space for thoughtful, honest, and intersectional conversations about human relationships with the natural world. Season 4: "Time to 1.5" documents this profound moment in human history, when the window for keeping global heating to 1.5ºC is ...
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"Harlem Queen" is a Black historical fiction audio drama based on the life and times of Black, woman, "gangster" Madame Stephanie St. Clair during the Harlem Renaissance (the story takes place around 1926-32). Madame St. Clair had a powerful impact on building the Harlem community underground and aboveground and defining the Harlem Renaissance. Our goal is for you to be entertained, educated, empowered and uplifted after hearing this amazing story! Written and independently produced by Yhane ...
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Kirtan, one of the oldest sacred music traditions of the world, helps the mind to become quiet and open to the experience of peace. We bring you a new 60-minute satsang session each week, featuring music by talented new western kirtan artists.
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How do we bring out the potential in all people, including those with disabilities? Get ready to be inspired, hear success stories and learn tips and principles for bringing out the best in the people in your organization. Brought to you by Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global and Sara Ruh, Chief Inspiration Officer. For more information visit www.ruhglobal.com
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Join host Dr. Steve Taddei to learn about the disruptive products and services that are starting to make inroads into the vast underserved community of people with untreated hearing loss. You'll also meet industry insiders to learn about the scientific and technological advancements that are driving the better results when it comes to hearing your phone, your television, your loved ones, and yes, even in noise. And you'll meet people just like you, who are learning how to best cope with thei ...
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Listen to a trailer from Sanctuary by our friends over at Voyage Media! Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Auricle
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Time to 1.5 | Extra 1 | A Conversation with Rebecca Solnit
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In June 2024, the planet hit a terrifying milestone: 12 straight months of global temperatures at or above 1.5 degrees over pre-industrial levels. But even as the impact of climate change becomes more visible and far-reaching, the opportunity to change the trajectory of this global crisis remains possible. Hope is possible. Today, we’re sharing a c…
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Listen to Booker & Olivia by William Sutphin
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While I am putting together more episodes of "Harlem Queen", please enjoy listening to "Booker & Olivia" by William Sutphin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Yhane Washington Smith
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Travel Well: A Tribute To David Newman. December 31, 1963 — April 18, 2024
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Hello friends, I have sad news. On April 18th of this year our Bhakti world lost one of its brightest lights. David Newman left his body after a short illness, and his death sent waves of sadness & grief through the international Bhakti community. He was so young, and had so much left to give. But it was his time, and no one understood that better …
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S4 EP4 - Madame Stephanie St. Clair's Trial (Season Finale)
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This episode tells the tale of Stephanie's trial. This season’s special sponsor is Harlem Brewing headed by the first black woman beer brewer, Celeste Beatty. Get ready for Harlem Brewing’s Harlem themed taproom in Brixton. That’s Brixton in London. This episode was edited by Jordan Kauling, sound designed by Xperience J., Emanie White -Heard is ou…
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S4 EP3 - Harlem Queen Live! Wilhemina Returns.
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This is the recording of our live show!! In this episode Stephanie and Wilhemina hatch a plan that will put Dutch Schultz six feet under. Original music by Jason Moran and produced, edited, written and directed by Yhane Washington Smith. This episode featured: Gabrielle Adkins Kara Young Luke Slattery Ian Bell Karen Chmielnicki Ele Matelan our fole…
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CONTENT WARNING: A lynching is discussed. In this episode, Stephanie escapes tragedy and meets Bunky. Stephanie explains to Josephine how she built her numbers empire. This episode was edited by Jordan Kauwling. Sound designed by Xperience J. original music by Jason Moran and produced, written and directed by Yhane Washington Smith. This episode fe…
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In this episode, Stephanie St. Clair escapes jail in New York City, lands in France and recounts her tale of arrival to "America" to her friend Josephine Baker. Around 1915, Stephanie arrives in “America”, young, pregnant, alone and gets to work building a life for herself and her baby. This episode features: Gabrielle Adkins Marie-Francoise Theodo…
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New episodes of "Harlem Queen" start on May 5! In the meantime, check out "Auricle"!
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Hi! We are ready to drop new episodes of "Harlem Queen" about our very gangster and philanthropic Madame Stephanie St. Clair during the Harlem Renaissance. In the meantime, check out the promo to a show that I listen to for inspiration titled "Auricle"! Help us make more episodes of "Harlem Queen" by becoming a patron!: https://www.patreon.com/harl…
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While we are putting the finishing touches on Season 4 of "Harlem Queen" check out "Harlem and Moscow". I had the opportunity to speak with the writer of the series, Alle Mims. We had a lovely chat about the people of the Harlem Renaissance who traveled to Russia to make this ill-fated Russian propaganda film, the Russian creatives of this film as …
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In Season 1 of Threshold, we reported on the decades-long fight to get the federal government to transfer the National Bison Range, and the bison, back to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. In 2020, it finally happened. Stewardship of the herd was returned to the people who had helped to save these animals from extinction more than a cent…
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Hello friends, Happy Autumn! In this edition we’re featuring artists playing at next week’s Bhakti Love Reunion, October 13-15 in Weldon, CA — that’s near Lake Isabella. Three full days of Yoga, kirtan, music, dancing and great food — doesn’t that sound awesome? I am SO excited to be going, I haven’t been to a festival in such a long time, and many…
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A few weeks ago, Yellowstone National Park released a draft plan for managing bison in the park. In this dispatch, we answer your questions about the plan and what it means for the future of the herd. Read the NPS plan here Submit a comment here or mail your comment to this address: Superintendent, Attn: Bison Management Plan, PO Box 168, Yellowsto…
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Something big is brewing and the world as we know it is about to change. Will Radio be able to say good-bye to their first friend before its too late? Content warning: Loss, death of a loved one. Transmission, episode 6: Gamma Radio, was written by Tee Hoida. Directed by Jennifer Vosters. Designed by Bennett Peck. Episode six features: Erin Dillon,…
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A scientist and journalist attempt to interpret the bizarre writings of a Buddhist monk who claims to have experienced the extraordinary. Transmission, episode 5: Anam Cara, was written by Karl Gfall. Directed by Anuja Vaidya. Designed by Jennifer Overton. Episode five features: Muhammad Sajid and Chhaya Nene. If you'd like to hear EVEN MORE Auricl…
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Yellowstone National Park recently released a new plan for managing the bison herd. It’s in draft form, and maps out three alternatives for how to manage the herd in the future. Before it gets finalized, the public has a chance to read it and weigh in on which path is best. We talked with Morgan Warthin, chief of public affairs at Yellowstone Natio…
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A lonely woman struggling with illness comes in contact with a perspective-shifting new friend. Content warning: Severe depression and disordered eating. Transmission, episode 4: Matter Made, was written by Anne Walaszek. Directed by Dylan Roberts. Designed by Sharlene Burgos. Episode four features: Morgan Massaro and Phil Zimmermann. If you'd like…
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A precarious relationship is pushed to the brink when a morning broadcast takes on a life of its own. Transmission, episode 3: Tuned In to Comfort, was written by Michael Dahlberg. Directed by Dylan Roberts. Designed by Chris Starr. Episode three features: Jennifer Vosters, Sarah Mergener, and Taylor Glowac. If you'd like to hear EVEN MORE Auricle,…
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The perfect road trip before retirement is tested when Beverly suffers a series of unfortunate events. Transmission, episode 2: Radio Check, was written by Taylor Glowac. Directed by Dylan Roberts. Designed by Libby Lussenhop. Episode two features: Tatiana Pavela. Additional voicing by Robin Feltman, Taylor Glowac, Jennifer Macias, Dylan Roberts, a…
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After suffering a loss, Matty makes friends with someone unexpected. Content warning: Loss, death of a loved one, and panic attacks. Transmission, episode 1: Imaginary Friend, was written by Tee Hoida. Directed by Felicia Dominguez. Designed by Troy Cruz. Episode one features: Lisa Kornetsky, Erin Dillon, Cathlyn Melvin, and Jeremy. If you'd like t…
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Hello friends, This set is devoted to the Divine Mother, with the exception of one chant, the title track from Shantala’s remarkable new CD ‘Five’. The whole CD is great, but I’m kind of obsessed with this track & have been playing it on loop. Heather Wertheiimer composed the chant over the course of the pandemic, and the mantra ‘Namah Shivaya” pul…
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Auricle: Season 2, Transmission - Episode one to be released July 1, 2023. Bi-monthly episodes will be released from July-September. Visit auriclethepodcast.com for more - or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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E362: Unleashing Human Potential: Empowering Voices with Paul Polman
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Join host Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global Impact and co-founder of Billion Strong, in a conversation with a business leader, and climate and equalities campaigner, Paul Polman. As the former Unilever CEO and leader of the UN Global Compact, Paul shares insights on leadership, inclusion, and the power of empowering billions of people with disabilities.…
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A lyrical ode to our atmosphere: the invisible, underappreciated substance that makes all life on Earth possible. There are quite a few things working against us when it comes to acting on climate change—not least of them, the simple fact that we literally can’t see the atmosphere, or how we’re changing it. In this episode, we take a guided tour of…
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A few weeks ago, the Biden administration approved the Willow project. It’s a plan to extract 600 million barrels of oil from northern Alaska. There’s a lot of history and politics behind this story, things that tie to issues we’ve reported on in past seasons of Threshold. Amy Martin wrestles with this project and what it means for our netzero futu…
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E356: Educating the Next Generation of Digital Health Clinicians and Consumers
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Digital Health Leader Dipu Patel joins the program to discuss the intersection of digital health and improving patient experiences.
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E355: Disability Debrief- With Peter Torres Fremlin
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Peter Torres Fremlin joins the program to discuss his newsletter, Disability Debrief, which is dedicated to helping people keep up with disability news from around the world and the people that are making change happen.
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I’m feeling blessed by a lot these days. Those of you who listen to the New World Kirtan Podcast are one of my biggest blessings — this community has enriched my life in ways too numerous to count. Thank you for being here. And we’ve been here together for quite a long time — the first edition of the podcast was posted in 2018 before anyone really …
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E353: How Indeed is Supporting Disability Inclusive Employment
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Donna Bungard, Indeed's Senior Accessibility Program Manager for Marketing, joins the program to discuss how Indeed is supporting Disability Inclusive Employment.
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E352: Open Ear Headphone Design- with Auricle CEO Pedro Costa
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This episode features a conversation with Auricle CEO Pedro Costa. Auricle is an audio startup that is on a mission to bring out a completely novel and fresh concept of a personal audio consumer electronics product that uses open-ear bone-conduction headphones.
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Hello friends, I hope this finds you healthy & doing well. If the dark days are getting you down, take heart because on Wednesday we celebrated Imbolc, an ancient Celtic holiday that celebrates the beginning of Spring — it was traditionally celebrated by the lighting of fires to honor the sun goddess Brigid. This holiday traditionally marks the mid…
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E351: Meet Regina Blye from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
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Regina Blye, Chief Program and Policy Officer for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, joins the program to provide an overview of the work that the Foundation is doing. Regina also discusses the challenges that people with spinal cord injuries face and the policy changes that are needed to help those individuals increase their quality of life.…
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E350: Meet Disability Advocate Jessica Lopez
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Disability Advocate Jessica Lopez joins the program. Born without hands and feet, Jessica's lived experience as a disabled woman informs her advocacy for more inclusive and accessible education and workforces.
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E349: The ADA Digital Accessibility Lawsuit Report
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Tune in as Jason Taylor, Chief Innovation Strategist and advisor to UsableNet CEO joins the program to discuss the 2022 ADA Digital Accessibility Lawsuit Report.
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E348: Navigating the Job Market: A Guide for People with Disabilities
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In the latest episode of Human Potential at Work, Debra Ruh converses with special education teacher and disability advocate, Jacob Levy, who is also the founder of Searchable LLC. Jacob, himself a person with a learning disability acquired at birth, leverages his unique information-processing style to help neurodiverse and disabled job seekers nav…
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